Single Status Certificate Apostille & Attestation in India
Planning to marry abroad? Most countries require proof that you are legally unmarried before issuing a marriage visa or approving a civil marriage. This proof is known as a Single Status Certificate, also called a Bachelorhood Certificate, Certificate of No Impediment, or Eligibility to Marry Certificate.
If you are an Indian citizen or an NRI preparing for a marriage outside India, you will need Apostille or Embassy Attestation of your Single Status Certificate — depending on the destination country.
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Why Do You Need a NRI Single-Status Certificate?
When marrying abroad, foreign authorities often require proof that you are unmarried and legally eligible to marry. This proof comes in the form of a Single-Status Certificate (also called Bachelorhood Certificate).
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What Is Single Status Certificate Apostille & Attestation?
1. Single Certificate Apostille (For Hague Convention Countries)
A Single Status Certificate Apostille is an international authentication issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India.
It is accepted by all Hague Convention member countries, such as:
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France
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Germany
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Italy
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Netherlands
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Spain
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South Korea
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USA
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Portugal
…and many more.
The apostille stamp confirms that your Single Status Certificate is genuine and valid for marriage abroad.
2. Single Certificate Attestation (For Non-Hague Countries)
If the country where you plan to marry is not part of the Hague Convention, then you need Embassy Attestation after MEA attestation.
Common non-Hague countries include:
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UAE
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Saudi Arabia
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Qatar
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Kuwait
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Thailand
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Malaysia
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Vietnam
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China
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Egypt
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Ethiopia
Embassy attestation is mandatory for marriage registration, visa processing, and immigration in non-Hague countries.
Why Is Single Status Certificate Apostille / Attestation Required?
✔ Marriage Abroad
When an Indian citizen marries in a foreign country, local authorities require legal proof that the person is unmarried.
✔ Marriage Visa Processing
Many countries ask for a Single Status Certificate for issuing fiancé visas / spouse visas.
✔ Immigration Documentation
Immigration departments of several countries request Single Status Certificates as part of background verification.
✔ Legal Proof of Marital Status
It officially certifies the applicant as single, divorced, or legally separated, depending on the case.
Process for Single Status Certificate Apostille in India
(For Hague Convention Countries)
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Notary Attestation
Certificate or affidavit notarization. -
State Home Department Attestation
Verification by state authorities (SDM/State Home Department). -
MEA Apostille
Final apostille sticker from MEA.
Time frame: 2–3 working days (varies by state).
Process for Single Status Certificate Embassy Attestation
(For Non-Hague Countries)
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Notary Attestation
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Home Department Attestation
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MEA Attestation
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Embassy Attestation of the destination country
Time frame: 2–3 working days (depends on embassy rules).
Documents Required
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Original Single Status Certificate (affidavit/SDM issued certificate)
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Passport Copy (first & last page)
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Address Proof (if requested by authorities)
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Passport-size photo (for some countries)
Countries That Commonly Require Single Status Certificate Attestation
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UAE
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Saudi Arabia
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Qatar
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Kuwait
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Thailand
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Malaysia
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Taiwan
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Vietnam
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China
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Ethiopia
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Egypt
And many more, depending on marriage laws and visa rules.
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