Personal documents
Single Status Certificate Attestation & Apostille
Attestation or apostille of a single status (unmarried / bachelorhood) certificate, usually needed to register a marriage abroad or to apply for a fiancé or spouse visa.
At a glance
- Category
- Personal documents
- Issued by
- Sub-Registrar, Tehsildar or a notarised affidavit, depending on the state
- Authenticated by
- State Home Department / General Administration Department
- Final stage
- MEA + embassy, or apostille
Process
Single Status Certificate Attestation & Apostille process
- 1
Format check
We check that the certificate or affidavit carries the details the destination expects, such as full name, parents' names, passport number and a clear statement of marital status.
- 2
State authentication
The Home Department or GAD of the issuing state authenticates the certificate or the notary's signature.
- 3
MEA apostille or attestation
An MEA apostille for Hague Convention countries, or MEA attestation for countries that need embassy legalisation.
- 4
Embassy attestation (if required)
For non-Hague countries such as the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait, the destination's embassy or consulate attests the document.
Documents required
- Original single status certificate or notarised single status affidavit
- Passport copy of the applicant
- Authorisation letter for submission on your behalf
- Certified translation, if the destination asks for a specific language
Apostille or embassy attestation?
Frequently asked questions
Is a notarised affidavit accepted as a single status certificate?
Many countries accept a notarised affidavit; others want a certificate from a government office. We confirm what your destination accepts before anything is prepared.
How recent does the certificate need to be?
Marriage registries abroad often want a certificate issued within the last few months. We check the date against the destination's rule during the document review.
Other personal documents
Part of our Embassy Attestation service.
Get your single status certificate ready for use abroad
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