We live in a digital era where connectivity is at its best. People are collaborating with each other worldwide. Communication and connectivity have no longer been restricted to merely professional purposes. Today, not only cross-border trade but also transnational marriages are becoming equally prominent. Individuals now choose to marry and settle in a place of their choice.

So, you have finally decided to start over in a country abroad! Single status

Are you looking forward to settling abroad by tying the knot with a person from abroad?

Then get the Apostille of your single status certificate.

Any individual who is planning to marry a foreigner has to first show proof of their single status. For this purpose, a person has to get a single status certificate. A single status certificate is a document that is proof of one’s bachelorhood. It is a self-sworn statement that a person is single or has no dependents on their previous marriage. The foreign authorities demand a single status certificate to avoid any illegal activity like polygamy.

If the nation where you wish to marry is a signatory to the Hague Convention, then you must also get your single status certificate Apostille. Only getting a single status certificate is not enough. A person has to ensure that the certificate is also applicable in a foreign country. A single status certificate issued in India does not hold legal status in a country abroad. In order to establish the credibility of your certificate, it is first important to obtain an Apostille.

How does an Apostille legalize a single-status certificate?

An Apostille is a form of attestation that helps to authenticate a person’s documents. It allows a document to be verified in an appropriate manner to establish its status as a legal document.

An Apostille is issued by a reliable authority in a country. It is a computer- generated sticker that is issued at the back of every document. Apostille that is issued on a document has a unique identification number on it. This identification number helps the foreign authorities to know the authenticity of a document.  An Apostille on your single status certificate helps the authorities to be certain of your status as a legal citizen who is liable to marry. Every Hague Convention country demands its visitors to get the Apostille. This is to know that every person traveling has legal documents and is traveling for genuine reasons.

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In what situations does a person need to get a single status certificate Apostille?

A single status certificate is required in the following situations:

  • Where a person has not been married before and now wants to marry a foreigner: To marry a foreign national, you have to present your single status certificate attested with the Apostille.
  • Where a person is legally divorced and is marrying a foreigner now : In this case, a person has to present their single status certificate along with a divorce certificate.
  • Where a person is widowed and now plans to marry a foreigner: Here, the foreign authorities may ask you to present a single status certificate as well as a death certificate of the former spouse.

What documents are needed to get a single status certificate Apostille?

In order to get the Apostille for a single status certificate, the following documents are needed: 

  • Passport/Aadhar for address proof.
  • Birth certificate for proof of birth 
  • Death certificate of the former spouse, if widowed
  • Divorce certificate if previously divorced
  • Proof from parents in the form of a letter approving the individual’s single status
The standard procedure to get the Apostille on a single status certificate in India

A proper procedure has to be followed to obtain an Apostille on a single status certificate. An Indian citizen can receive an Apostille on their certificate in the following manner:

  • Notary:- The first step to a document Apostille is the attestation at the regional level. The document here is verified by the notary.
  • SDM/Home Department: This step is all about verification carried on at the state level. Here the document is attested by the state authorities, including the SDM or Home Department. 
  • Issuing of final Apostille: At this final step of verification, an Apostille is issued on the document. The Ministry of External Affairs is responsible for issuing the Apostille either at the back of the document or on a separate attached page called an allonge.

Are you willing to get the Apostille of your single status certificate?

Do you know that you can get it all done smoothly and swiftly?

All you have to do is to connect with MEA Apostille Services.
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