Proof of Being Single

A single status certificate is legal proof of your unmarried status. Simply put, it helps authorities to discover if you’re married to another person in the USA or anywhere.

A married person can apply for it, provided that he or she is previously married, but has divorced now. This can be proved easily with a document called a decree absolute. The court issues and attests it, which makes it acceptable across the world.

Where Can I Get an Unmarried Certificate in the USA?

The local County Clerk is the place where you can obtain this single status affidavit from. There is another alternative authority to issue or, which is the Court or State Registrar.

These two options are for natives.

If you’re not an American or an outsider like NRIs, the local US Embassy or US Consulate office can help you. The federal notary will draft an affidavit, stating that you’re single, your date of birth, and where you put up.

How Does the Single Status Affidavit Look Like?

The proof of your single status is an affidavit or a sworn document. The applicant has to write or get it written from an experienced attorney.

It’s true that you may draft it on your own. But, it’s better to consult someone who is experienced in drafting this legal document. It basically states the name, address, parents’ details, and single status details.

In many Asian countries, this document may include the details of his or her fiancé.

Once drafted, get it attested or apostilled from the aforesaid authorities.

Apostille can be challenging. An unprofessional agent can make mistakes. So, prefer professional agents or consult with Services 2 NRI to fully understand the apostille process. He can also help you with the unique requirements of certain Asian or European countries.

Seeking professional support can save you time and money because an untrained agent can face challenges. It may end up in delays or rejections, costing you more time and money.

Now that it has been apostilled, get it counter-attested from the US Department of State in Washington, D.C. Its stamp would legalize this document.

Finally, visit the Embassy or Consulate office to submit it.

How Can I Get It?

The process has already been discussed above. But, let’s get through it one more time in a more defined way.

• First, visit the nearest American Embassy in the country where you live. If you don’t have any idea of its whereabouts and contact details, explore the embassy section of the website of the U.S. Department of State at usembassy.gov.
• It will ask to schedule an appointment to visit there for verification. Schedule it online to visit an appropriate US embassy. Without appointments, the embassy won’t entertain or welcome any walk-ins.
• Ensure to visit on the appointment day. Carry your passport. The consul will ask for it and the names of your parents, birthdate, and address.
• Show your original documents and the satisfied consul will draft the affidavit. You have to sign there. Once done, the consul signs and stamps it to legalize this document.
• Certainly, it’s a paid service. You have to pay the fee for this certificate, which is $30. It may vary if revised over time. You may pay it in cash or through your credit card.

Remember that the applicant has to confirm if he or she comes from a member country of The Hague Convention. If yes, apostille will work. It authenticates that document.

What Documents Should I Have for It?

• Passport
• Birth Certificate
• Valid Driver’s License
• Social Security Number
• Death Certificate if You’re a Widowed
• Decree Absolute to Prove You’re a Divorcee
• The relevant fee
• Form I-94 if You’re a Refugee in the USA

Benefits of Hiring a Consultant

The consultant can guide you throughout the document legalization journey. There are 50 US states. He can help you find the best fit consulate office.

Later on, he can make it easier to get the document attested from the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., the Secretary of the District of Columbia (D.C.), and select Consulate / Embassy offices in Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles, CA.