Explain Single Status Certificate
A single Status Certificate is a piece of evidence that the applicant is not married to anyone. The certificate is issued in the country where the applicant is born. MEA apostille single status certificate so that the foreign country comes to know that the certificate is genuine. The single status certificate tells the applicant is single at this time, date, and place.
What Are The Documents That Are Needed For A Single Status Certificate Apostille?
There are many documents that a person needs for a single Status affidavit.
- Singlehood/Bachelorhood Affidavit (Original) to know the status of the applicant.
- Passport copy (only front and back page of the passport).
- Aadhar card photocopy
- A birth certificate of the applicant is required as proof of birth.
- A letter from parents is obligatory. The letter tells that the applicant is single. In addition to this, a photocopy of the Aadhar card is attached along with the letter.
- In case the applicant is widowed. A death certificate (Original) of the partner is needed.
- For the applicant who is a divorcee. A divorce certificate (Original) is required.
Mention The Reasons For Which A Single Status Certificate Apostille Is Required.
There are a few reasons that make single status certificate apostille compulsory. These are given below:
- To get married in a foreign country.
- An applicant who wishes to marry abroad after the death of the spouse.
- To get an Employment Visa, some nations demand a single status certificate.
- The applicant is a divorcee. Also, needs a single status certificate to remarry abroad.
How To Get An MEA Apostille Single Status Certificate In India?
Getting an MEA apostille single status certificate in India is uncomplicated. So, read carefully and follow in sequence.
- Notary Attestation: In this step, the notary examines the single status certificate and also other documents. After verifying all the details. The documents are attested by a notary. Then the documents are sent to SDM or State for attestation.
- SDM/State Attestation: Two authorities deal with the attestation process at this stage. The working for every authority is exactly the same. However, there is a major difference in the time frame. The time consumed in attestation at state is quite much.
The process finishes in around three to four weeks. Whereas, the attestation that is done by SDM is finished in three to five days. So, it is better to choose SDM attestation over State attestation. In case the country has specified the state attestation. Then, an applicant has to select state attestation.
- Ministry of External Affairs: This is the third level of attestation. This is one of the essential steps of the entire attestation process. In this step, the Ministry of External Affairs carefully investigates all the details. Once the MEA founds all the documents real. Moreover, all the information mentioned is found correct. Then, only the MEA puts an apostille stamp.
An apostille sticker is also placed on the certificate. This sticker has a unique number that assists the foreign country to check information. This is the last step of attestation for all the Hague Countries.
- Embassy Attestation: All the documents (Major and Supporting) are submitted at the Embassy. A fee that is stated by the Embassy is also deposited. All the submitted certificates are analyzed keeping all the details in mind. After this, the embassy attests all the documents. Now, the certificates are ready to use in a foreign country.
Do You Know The Validity Of Your Single Status Certificate Apostille?
Every attested document has validity. Similarly, an apostille single status certificate also has 6 months validity. But some countries will accept the single status certificate that was attested a year back. So, to know the exact validity. The documents will be analyzed and then accurate validity will be examined.
What Is The Accurate Time That Is Taken To Get The MEA Apostille Single Status Certificate?
The time that is generally taken for the apostille single status certificate is ten to fifteen days. Although if there is any uncertainty then the time may also escalate. The type and number of documents might also increase the time consumed. An apostille service provider will analyze the documents. Then tell the time duration for the MEA Apostille single status certificate.
FAQ
Charges an applicant has to pay to get a single status certificate apostille.
There are a few charges an applicant has to pay to get the single status certificate apostille. The fees depend on the following aspects:
- Fees are paid at every level for attestation.
- Apostille service provider fees.
- A number of documents.
- Type of documents.
What are the countries that require a single status certificate apostille?
Numerous other countries require a single status certificate apostille.
Australia | Azerbaijan | Austria | Argentina | Belarus | Bulgaria | Brazil | Costa Rica | Canada | Czech | Cyprus | Chile | Denmark | Estonia | Ecuador | France | Finland | Georgia | Germany | Greece | Hungary | Latvia | Lithuania | Luxembourg | Italy | India | Iceland | Ireland | Japan | Jordan | Kazakhstan | Korea | Moldova | Morocco | Malta |Mexico | Mauritius | Netherlands | New Zealand | Norway | Peru | Paraguay | Portugal | Panama | Philippines | Poland | Paraguay | Russia | Sweden | Singapore | South Africa | Switzerland | Ukraine | Spain | Ukraine | USA| UK| Vietnam
Is there any other name for a single status affidavit?
The other names for a single status affidavit are mentioned below:
- Certificate of Freedom to Marry
- Certificate of Nulla Osta.
- Certificate of No Impediment.
- Affidavit of Free Status.
- Certificate de Coutume.
- Single Status Statutory Declaration.
- Certificate of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage.
- Single Status Certificate.
Can I get my single status certificate apostille myself?
A person cannot get an apostille single status certificate themselves. Till 2012, the officials used to allow every individual to visit the Ministry of External Affairs for the attestation. However, now only the apostille service provider can go and get the attestation of documents done. So, register here to get the single certificate apostille done.
Do you know the other names for the single status certificate?
The other names for the single status certificate are as follows:
- Certificate of Freedom to Marry
- Unmarried Certificate
- Marriageability Affidavit
- Certificate of No Impediment for Marriage
Seeking for a Single Status Certificate?
EAS provides help for Apostille of singlehood/bachelorhood Affidavit.
There should be no objection if you are getting married outside Canada and you should have all the required documents.
Our team will get the Marriage Certificate Apostille with the embassies or the consulates.
