NRI Certificate of No Impediment (CNI) Marriage Documentation

CNI

The Certificate of No Impediment (CNI) — also known as Single Status Certificate, Bachelorhood Certificate, or Unmarried Certificate — is an official declaration from Indian authorities that you are not currently married and have no legal barrier to marry abroad.

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Certificate of No Impediment (CNI) – Complete NRI Support by Legal Light Consulting (LLC Lawyer)

Fast, Reliable & 100% Remote Single Status / No Impediment Certificate Services for NRIs Worldwide

Planning to get married abroad and need a Certificate of No Impediment (CNI) or Single Status Certificate from India?
Legal Light Consulting – LLC Lawyer offers a fully remote, end-to-end service for NRIs across the globe—ensuring a smooth, legally compliant, and fast documentation process.

Whether you are in the USA, UK, UAE, Canada, Australia, Europe, or Asia, our team handles everything: affidavit drafting, SDM issuance, State attestation, MEA apostille/embassy attestation, and international courier delivery.

It is mandatory for:

  • Marriage registration in foreign countries
  • Spousal/Partner visa (UK, USA, Canada, Australia, UAE, etc.)
  • Immigration & family reunification

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Documents Required

  • Passport copy

  • Visa/residence permit copy (if abroad)

  • Address proof

  • Self-declaration/affidavit

  • Parents’ names and marital status declaration (optional for some countries)

LLC Lawyer will prepare all drafts for you.

MEA

Attestation

Single-Status Certificate - for non-Hague countries

Apostille

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for Hague Convention countries

Countries That Accept Apostille
Certificate of Bachelorhood / Single-Status / Eligibility to Marry

Procedure & Attestation Requirements

  1. Application Filing – Drafting affidavit and submitting documents

  2. SDM / Court Verification – Certificate issuance after due diligence

  3. State Home Department Attestation – Authentication of SDM/Court signature

  4. MEA Apostille / Attestation – Required for Hague Convention countries

  5. Embassy / Consulate Legalization – Final step for non-Hague countries

Validity of the Certificate

Most countries accept certificates issued within the last 3–6 months. For smooth processing, Legal Light Consulting advises obtaining a fresh certificate close to your marriage or visa application date.

We provide secure courier delivery of your attested certificate to:

  • Your residence in India

  • Your address abroad

  • Directly to the concerned embassy or consulate

Why NRIs Need CNI from India

Even if you live abroad, Indian law requires the CNI to be issued in India by:

  • Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM)
  • District Court

Foreign embassies & registries will NOT accept self-declarations or foreign notarized affidavits alone.

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Why Choose Legal Light Consulting?

We streamline the entire process—from documentation to verification—ensuring quick, reliable, and legally compliant issuance of your Single-Status Certificate. Our team handles:

  • Drafting of affidavit

  • Filing with SDM/Court

  • Coordination with State Home Department

  • MEA attestation/apostille

  • End-to-end guidance for international marriage documentation

With our expertise in NRI family law and cross-border legal procedures, we ensure that your marriage documentation is handled with precision, speed, and full compliance with international standards.

After Home Department authentication, the document must be submitted to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), CPV Division, New Delhi.

MEA Attestation (for Non-Hague Countries)

Required for countries not included in the Hague Convention—for example: UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, China, Thailand, Vietnam, etc.

MEA Apostille (for Hague Convention Countries)

An apostille stamp is issued for countries under the Hague Convention—such as: USA, UK, Australia, Germany, Spain, Italy, France, Netherlands, etc.

This final authentication makes the certificate valid for legal use abroad.

Why Do NRIs Need a Certificate of No Impediment (CNI)?

A CNI is required for:

✔ Marriage registration abroad

✔ Spouse visa/Marriage visa processing

✔ Immigration & residency applications

✔ Legal proof of being unmarried

✔ Civil registry requirements in foreign countries

Countries like the USA, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Australia, UAE, Malaysia, Singapore, and Qatar require a legally authenticated single status certificate for marriage.

MEA Attestation (for Non-Hague Countries)

Required for countries not included in the Hague Convention—for example: UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, China, Thailand, Vietnam, etc.

MEA Apostille (for Hague Convention Countries)

An apostille stamp is issued for countries under the Hague Convention—such as: USA, UK, Australia, Germany, Spain, Italy, France, Netherlands, etc.

This final authentication makes the certificate valid for legal use abroad.

Why NRIs Trust Legal Light Consulting (LLC Lawyer)?

✔ 100% Remote Processing — No Visit Required

✔ Fast & Legally Compliant Service

✔ Government-Approved Attestation & Apostille Experts

✔ Multi-country marriage documentation specialization

✔ Secure handling of original documents

✔ Global courier to 150+ countries

✔ Transparent pricing & real-time updates

Countries That Commonly Require CNI (No Impediment Certificate)

Hague Apostille Countries

USA, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand & more.

Non-Hague Countries (Embassy Attestation Required)

UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, China, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Egypt & others.

Why NRIs Need CNI from India

Even if you live abroad, Indian law requires the CNI to be issued in India by:

  • Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM)
  • District Court

Foreign embassies & registries will NOT accept self-declarations or foreign notarized affidavits alone.

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