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CENOMAR is no marriage certificate issued by the high authority or ministry in India. NRI Service providers such as S2NRI help to get this without paying hassle

How NRI Can Get Certificate of No Impediment?

How NRI Can Get Certificate of No Impediment?

Being an NRI, you need to have a certificate to show that you are single and have no dependent from previous marriage.

How do you get it?

Here are some ways to get it.

To know how to get a certificate of no impediment, you need to follow two ways:

  • by applying in person at the Indian Embassy in the country where you live
  • by sending documents signed in front of a local Public Notary via post

First Method: From Embassy

  • Make an appointment at the Embassy as earlier as one month before the marriage to notify that you are going to marry with a foreigner
  • Enclose photocopies of all supporting documents needed to verify your claim for the single status affidavit in India
  • Show proof of your employment and residence in the foreign for the Certificate of No Impediment by means of residence permit, air ticket, etc.
  • Annex the original Decree Absolute if you have been married before and divorced/ marriage annulled
  • Show the Notice of Marriage and affidavit of your parents

Second Method: Attesting Documents from India

For this, you need to send the documents for attestation and notarization to the competent authorities like the court, SDM and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

Checklist of supporting documents:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Scanned copy and origin Notice of Marriage
  • Affidavits for notarization and attestation or apostille
  • Dully filled application form for the certificate
  • A certified copy of your valid passport
  • If widowed, Death Certificate of previous spouse (and Marriage Certificate)
  • Deed Poll if you have changed your name

The non-residents may send all these documents to Embassy by themselves or relatives or friends can also do this job on their behalf. If you have an attorney, make sure that he has a signed letter that reads about the given authority.

Fee Structure

  • SDM attestation – INR 2000 to INR 3000 (as per location)
  • Fee for Notary – INR 350
  • Fee for Attestation – INR 105
  • Fee for Apostille – INR 50

How long does it take?

Since it’s a time-consuming task, you need to raise a request one or two months before your marriage. The attestation may take many weeks, as it has to go through many stages from the competent authorities in India.

Besides, you need to keep into account that there are four authorized outsourcing agencies that are competent to place a request for attestation with. You need to ask them, as the MEA or the state government does not attend any direct request for this.

What does it read?

As aforementioned, you need to enclose two affidavits, one –for yourself and another-for your parents. Being a sworn statement, it should include all these details so that the authorities can verify them with the enclosed supporting documents.

  • Date of birth:It is compulsorily asked by the authority before attesting.
  • Passport number: It is a legal document that shows nationality and also the authentication number, which one has to mention for getting this certificate.
  • Complete address:This detail helps the competent authority to tap the affiant’s country and residential information.
  • Witness’ statement: This statement is essentially required to support affiant’s claim of this certificate. So, provide it with the applicant’s docs & affidavit.
  • Competent authority’s verification: The competent authorities verify the authenticity of the presented documents. Therefore, the affidavit’s closure should mention this sentence:
    “I solemnly confirm that all the above information is true and correct.”
  • Date of verification and signature: The applicant has to mention the date of filing for the affidavit along with his/her signature.

How NRIs Apply for Single Status Letter for Marriage?

How NRIs Apply for Single Status Letter for Marriage?

Single status letter for marriage is known as single status affidavit in India. Non-residents require it when they are likely solemnize marriage with a foreigner. It is an oath attested by the court, which reveals that the affiant is single.

In general, the foreign authorities like PSA or Philippines Statistics Authority are set up in the European and some Asian countries that administer such requests. But since India has no provision to check for the bachelorhood status of even the foreigner, we don’t have any authority, but the court to look into this matter.

Three Single Status Letters Required

Yes, you read it right. You need three single status letters for marriage. But, these all should be drawn by the applicants (both spouses) and their parents from the court.

An affidavit is a sworn statement, affirming that the boy or girl who is going to marry is single. In short, you declare the details related to your matrimonial status, date of birth and address.  These all details are shared in front of the deponent, who creates this statement on your behalf.

The deponent monitors your approach and every expression to analyse the genuine interest. Since it shows facts that are true to his knowledge through the statement of the witnesses, it can be used as the evidence in any court later at any point of time.

  • Letter Formats of Applicant

“I, (name of the applicant), s/o or d/o (parents’ name) born on (D.O.B) in (place of birth), am eligible to solemnize marriage according to the jurisdiction of India and foreign.  I am single (for unmarried)/ & have no dependent from the last marriage (for divorcee/widowed). ”

  • Letter Formats of Applicant’s Parent

“I (name of parents), of (age, like 50 years), married citizens of India or foreign with legal address…sworn by the law, hereby states that I’m the guardian/ parent of (the applicant’s name) born on (D.O.B) in (address). We are the evidences of the fact that he/she has never been married with any man/woman till today (for unmarried).

Or, he/she is divorced now and has no dependent relation from the last marriage (for divorcee).”

Once you draft it, the court verifies your oath with the original documents of your address and date of birth. You need to enclose them with the sworn document.

Documents needed

In short, the verification requires these documents to be verified:

  • You need to submit the aforesaid Affidavits.
  • Enclose  either AADHAR CARD or PASSPORT as an address proof of the applicant.
  • Provide documents such as Birth certificate/schooling certificate as a proof of birth.
  • Attach a letter from his/her parents stating that “the applicant is single” and enclosing their Aadhar cards.
  • For Divorcee applicant, submission of Decree Absolute is necessary
  • Likewise, the deceased spouse’ death certificate is required if the would-be spouse is widowed.

Process to Follow

Every court has notary public, who drafts it. Once it is drafted, the affiant needs to get it attested from the State Home Department or Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM). So, the NRIs can select either of these two ways to get it attested. Later, it is sent to the MEA for apostille stamp or its attestation.

MEA apostille (stamp) on the ‘SINGLE STATUS CERTIFICATE’ is enough if one is going to marry in the country, which is listed in The Hague Convention list. Otherwise, your single status certificate needs to be verified with the MEA prior to getting EMBASSY ATTESTATION.

In all, your document is verified thrice by different authorities in India. The state verification takes relatively long time in processing because the state authentication has to cross check every detail’s authenticity. Once it’s done, it is forwarded to the MEA for counter-attestation.

The MEA verifies it quickly, but through registered agents or NRI services providers. It is completed in less time because the authority only puts stamp, but no background verification.

Validity Expires in 6 Months

You should remember that the validity of this document lapses in six months. So, make sure that your marriage will be solemnized within that time period. Otherwise, you need to start the application procedure from the scratch.

How NRIs Can Get Certificate of No Marriage Quickly?

How NRIs Can Get Certificate of No Marriage Quickly?

Also called CENOMAR or Certificate of No Impediment, the Certificate of No Marriage is essential to have for tying a knot abroad with a foreign native. This is to manipulate the wrong practice of polygamy or bigamy.

Besides, there are some people who intend to change the status for getting the green card of the foreign nation. It is a legislation that the person who solemnizes marriage with the native of a particular country would become a native of that foreign land by default. So, people often attempt wedding to get it easily.

Why do you need this certificate?

Apart from marriage, there are many other reasons that push you to get this bachelorhood certificate from India. These are to get these visas-Employment/ business visa, student visa, change of status document and visa for dependents from family.

Raise a request with DM/SDM

India has an organized segregation of districts and cities, besides villages. Each district has a competent authority called District Magistrate or Sub-Divisional Magistrate. The NRIs can check the list of their DM or SDM to apply for it online, if this facility is available there.

Else, they can ask their parents or someone from their blood relationship to get to the office in person and apply for it on your behalf. Unfortunately, there is no competent authority as Philippines Statistics Authority (PSA) here, except for Punjab. So, you need to get to the civil court or SDM office for requesting for the single status certificate.

When can you apply for

Since most of the countries ask to submit this unmarried certificate prior marriage, so it is ideal to apply for it one or two months ago. You will have enough time to sail across challenges to get the CENOMAR.

In the meantime, you should have the checklist of the documents that you need to show up in the support of the single status affidavit. Here is the list:

  • Passport with photocopy
  • Divorce Paper, if there is any
  • Death Certificate of the former Spouse, if there is any
  • Photograph of the applicant & 2 witnesses
  • Affidavit/ Application for the Unmarried Certificate
  • Original/ Photocopy of Aadhaar Card/ Driving Licence/ PAN Card

Counter-attestation & days it takes

  • Magistrate or Sub-Divisional Magistrate/Notary: This is the very first phase, wherein you apply for the bachelorhood certificate. The notary public notarises it if it is an affidavit, which takes just a day. So, you can reach at 9 in the morning to get it.
  • Home Department: This is valid for the people of those states where there is home department. Some states like UP that do not have it. So, it’s an optional attestation.
  • MEA: This is essential to get a stamp from the ministry of the external affairs. You cannot approach there directly. But, you can access the outsourcing agencies, which are four at present. One of these communicates on your behalf. But, it may take a week or more.
  • Embassy: This is the last level, wherein you need to inform both embassies, i.e. where you permanently live and where you emigrated to. You can book an appointment and get it done.

Service charges

This service passes through different levels for attestation of the certificate. So, the amount that you need to pay varies at each level. Here is an estimate of the fee that you need to pay for this service:

  • Notary/SDM: INR 100 plus
  • Home Department: Nil
  • MEA: INR 50 for agency plus INR 90 for service charge and INR 3 for scanning per page
  • Embassy: Variable

If you still face off any challenge, you can directly raise an issue with these:

  • Attestation Section/Apostille Cell
    Ministry of External Affairs

    Jawahar Lal Nehru Bhawan, Janapath Marg,
    New Delhi-110011.
    Telephone : 011-49018403011-49018403 (Attestation)
    49018404 (Apostille)
  • CPV Division
    Ministry of External Affairs
    Patiala House Annexe,
    Tilak Marg
    New Delhi -110001
    Tel No. 011-23387104011-23387104

 

how to get certificate of no marriage

FAQs

What is the Certificate of No Marriage?

Single Status Certificate is also called CENOMAR or “Certificate of No Marriage Record” or Bachelorhood Certificate, “Certificate of No Impediment” or “Nulla Osta” in different countries. In India, it is issued as an affidavit-a legal document, mentioning that the bearer is single and has no dependent from previous marriage (if it has been solemnized). It subtly says that the bearer is not in a marriage contract. He or she may be a divorcee or widowed, which also depicts singleness.

When is it required?

It is mandatory to submit it in many foreign countries, especially in Europe, Philippines, Australia, the USA, the UK and many other ones if you are willing to get marriage with the foreigner. The immigration authority and external affairs department seek it for preventing their countrymen from being cheated.

Also, the employer or academic institute in the foreign may also ask NRIs to submit it during and after immigration if your purpose of emigration is employment or study.

Where can NRIs apply for it in India or abroad?

If you need it from India, Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) or District Magistrate is the competent authority to address this request. There is no other authority in India that issues it. You ought to notarize the affidavit while verifying supporting documents with notary public.

Then, legalization (i.e. attestation/authorization/apostille) from the State Home Department and then, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) takes place. This attestation takes place at the back of the stage.  Being an NRI, you have the embassy of India as an option to apply with. It fulfills all requirements of attestation or apostille services on its own.

What is legalization of Certificate of No Marriage?

Legalisation means verifying details mentioned in the affidavit while cross-checking if all supporting documents are genuine. These documents check authenticity of the bearer’s identity, address, birth, citizenship and guardians’ proofs. The competent authorities in India, such as SDM and then, MEA, attest and counter-attest respectively this affidavit upon verifying all details of the candidate who applies for it. Subsequently, all foreign countries accept it as an authentic proof of being a bachelor.

Is it necessary to get it attested? How can you get it attested in India?

Yes, it is necessary. You can visit e-sanad website, which is an online service by the government. Unfortunately, it is yet to be available across India. Only a few states and districts have this facility.

Those who are fortunate, they can enclose all supporting documents together with the certificate of no marriage, which is an affidavit. Upload documents and pay the requisite fee online. Upon being attested by the MEA, you get a sticker on your affidavit, denoting that it’s been apostilled.

However, the MEA does not accept direct applications for its attestation. You have to contact the outsourcing agency near you to get it done.

Besides, there are two addresses to contact with in case you face off challenges:

Attestation Section/Apostille Cell
Ministry of External Affairs
Jawahar Lal Nehru Bhawan, Janapath Marg,
New Delhi-110011.
Telephone : 011-49018403011-49018403 (Attestation)
49018404 (Apostille)

CPV Division
Ministry of External Affairs
Patiala House Annexe,
Tilak Marg
New Delhi -110001
Tel No. 011-23387104011-23387104

For NRIs, the consulate does it all by itself. The applicant can fill an online form for this document on the Indian embassy website for the particular country. Then, he needs to select a slot for the interview or physical verification. After that, mark the presence in the consulate and get it immediately.

Is apostille stamp acceptable in all countries?

No, it is not valid for all countries. Only 63 countries are members of the Hague Convention, which needs apostille services for all documents.

If you need it for the country that is apart from those 63 nations, you have to visit or contact the outsourcing agency in India, or, embassy if you’re in abroad.

Which countries need the apostille/ attestation of this certificate? 

Afghanistan, Jamaica, Sudan, Algeria, Jordan, Syria, Angola, Kenya, Taiwan, Bangladesh, Kuwait, Tanzania, Benin, Laos, Togo, Burkina Faso, Lebanon, Thailand, Burma (Myanmar), Libya, Turkmenistan, Cambodia, Macedonia, UAE (United Arab Emirates), Cameroon, Madagascar, Uganda, Canada, Malaysia, Vietnam, Chile, Mali, Yemen, China, Mauritania,  Zambia, Congo Republic, Nepal, Zimbabwe, Congo Democratic, Niger, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Cuba, Pakistan, Egypt, Palestine, Eritrea, Philippines, Ethiopia, Qatar, Ghana, Rwanda, Guinea, Saudi Arabia, Haiti, Senegal, Indonesia, Sierra Leone, Iran, Singapore, Iraq and Sri Lanka

Which supporting documents are needed to enclose with it?

  • Photographs
  • Original Passport & its photocopy
  • Decree Absolute, if divorced
  • Affidavit (of spouses, parents and witnesses)
  • Death certificate (of deceased spouse, if widowed)
  • Original and photocopy of Aadhaar Card/ Voter ID Card/Driving licence

How much does its attestation cost?

The cost may vary, as the competent authority has a right to update it at any point of time. You need to check with the official website of the government or the outsourcing services provider for NRIs.

  • Notary/Affidavit: INR 20 to INR 100 (variable)
  • Home Department: Nil
  • Apostille: INR 50 (may be revised)
  • Embassy: Variable (in thousands of Rupees)
  • MEA: INR 50 (agency charges) + INR 90/- (Service Fee)+ INR 3 per page (Scanning Fee)

How many days does it take to deliver the document?

The postal orders service has been discontinued for normal attestation. So, its delivery can take more than a month.

Court Marriage in India Requires Certificate of Being Single

Court Marriage in India Requires Certificate of Being Single

India permits solemnizing marriage as per rituals under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. This marriage requires no particular document to be produced before marriage. On the contrary, the Special Marriage Act, 1954 is governed by the court across this nation. It is precisely called the court marriage, which takes place between two parties from the same or two different countries. It is held irrespective of any caste, religion or race to let you legally married.

The interested parties can directly visit the marriage bureau or the SDM office to apply for the marriage certificate.  If you are a foreigner or an NRI, you can go through the procedure of getting an affidavit of single status from the Tehsildar and then, the SDM office in India. It is recognized as the ‘certificate of no impediment’, nulla osta, CENOMAR and bachelorhood certificate.  This certificate is notarized by the notary and the, apostilled from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) respectively.

Subsequently, you can get through the legal procedure of getting married in the India’s district court.

How can I legally get married in India?

  • Visit the office of the Marriage Registrar in the district wherein either of the would-be spouses has been living for the period of at least 30 days immediately preceding the date on which such notice is given.
  • Apply for a ‘Notice of Intended Marriage’ there.
  • Upon verification, the Registrar of Marriage can raise the notice of the then published for inviting objections, if he finds any issue.
  • Post 30 days from the publishing of the notice of the intended marriage, the wedding bells can be rung provided there is no objection by either party.
  • It may take place at the specific marriage office.
  • On the big day, the spouses should have at least three witnesses with them to witness the registration and solemnization of the marriage.

Format of the Notice of Intended Marriage: 

Notice of Intended Marriage

Can it be done in a day?

If you have all documents in place, it may take just a day or two.

Documents to be presented by NRIs or natives for the Court Marriage in India:

  1. Application form duly filled and attested by the bride and the groom
  2. Documented proof of birth of both would-be spouses, such as matriculation certificate/ passport/ birth certificate
  3. Receipt of the fee paid against the application form in the District Court
  4. Documentary evidence of the residence, such as ration card or, report from the concerned Station House officer, of one of the spouses, who is living there for more than 30 days
  5. Affidavit of being unmarried, or single status certificate, from bride and groom stating the date of birth and present marital status (unmarried/ widower/ divorced)
  6. An affirmation that the would-be spouses do not hail from the prohibited relationship defined in the Special Marriage Act
  7. Passport size photographs of both would-be spouses two each, which should be duly attested by the gazette officer
  8. A photocopy of the divorce decree/ the court orders in the case any of the spouses is a divorcee or, a photocopy of the death certificate if either of spouses is a widow/ widower

Documents required for the foreigners:

  • A copy of the passport and visa
  • An NOC certificate or CENOMAR from the concerned embassy
  • A duly attested by SHO documentary proof of residence in India, which should state that the foreigner is staying here in India for 30 or more days

As aforementioned, the certificate of no marriage can be obtained from the competent authorities in the foreign or the embassy. Apply for this document one month prior to the marriage so that it would not cause any delay in entering the new phase of your life.

Issues, Challenges Faced in NRIs Marriage and Their Solutions

Issues, Challenges Faced in NRIs Marriage and Their Solutions

Is it easy to solemnize marriage in foreign?

For natives, it’s no big deal. But, the non-residents often encounter difficulties. The foreign immigration officers make their life hell before it. They undergo a rigorous probing session. It’s a tug of war situation. The consul tries to acknowledge whether or not there is any hidden malicious intention beneath. Fraudsters follow bigamy without informing foreign spouse. The idea of acquiring foreign citizenship tempts them. Consequently, all lives split in matrimony. It leads to litigation subsequently.

However, the Indian government has initiated a concrete step to fight this illicit practice. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has executed the law of marriage registration for NRIs. The non-resident diaspora has to formally get the marriage certificate within 30 days post-wedding. Otherwise, their passport will be revoked. The detention and penalty can further intensify their pain.

The imposition of this law led to impounding of 45 passports of the culprit NRIs.  This step is an outcome of rising cases of fraudulent marriages. They encountered issues and challenges in NRI marriages. The MEA got 203 cases in its knowledge between 2012 and 2015.

This situation might not that much severe, if the emigrants’ documents were checked strictly. However, this examining could delay the immigration process. But, it can save many lives. This blog specifically highlights the documentation problems that cause delay in NRI marriages abroad.

Issues and challenges relating to NRI marriages:

  1. No Single Status Certificate: This certificate is also known as the Certificate of No Marriage or bachelorhood certificate. If you’re single, this certificate certifies this fact. It’s noteworthy that a person is said to be ‘single’, if he is unmarried or divorced.

Many European and Asian countries seek this certificate before applying for marriage abroad. The immigrant has to present it to the civil authority, like NSO in Philippines, in the country of his temporary residence.

Solution: How to apply for this certificate?

  • Every person whosoever wants to tie a knot in the UK, Australia or another country can apply for this certificate to the court.
  • He/she should visit the court nearby his/her home in India.
  • Remember that there is no civil authority in India that issues it.
  • Enclose the affidavit (a sworn document) stating that you’re single. Besides, mention the parents’ name, permanent address and date of birth on it. Also, attach the photocopy of your passport, visa, voter ID, bank passbook or electricity bill as supporting documents to verify the name, address and citizenship.
  • Notarize it.
  • Get it attested by the magistrate.
  • Subsequently, visit the embassy to get it attested from there also.
  1. Insufficient documents, like birth certificate, divorce papers: The application for marriage offshore can be rejected due to insufficient certificates, like a birth certificate or divorce papers. Sometimes, this happens when the place set ablaze and they have burnt there. Or, they might be washed away or washed off by mistake. Or, a thief might have stolen them.

How to get birth certificate?

The registrar or sub-registrar of the Municipal Corporation re-issues the birth certificate. You can:

  • File an application for the Non-Availability of Birth Certificate (NABC). It is issued, if you want to re-apply for the same.
  • The registrar will verify your application by seeing the enclosed documents. It can be your school certificate with name, birth date, photograph and address details.
  • Pay the requisite fee.
  • It may take 60 to 90 days, as the registrar has to check his record-books.
  • Afterwards, the certificate is dispatched to the residential address.
  1. Misspelt documents: It’s a major problem. The parents often ignore what spelling the registrar of the Municipal Corporation or the Magistrate is putting on the certificate. Sometimes, we also make the same mistake. It will cause blunder in the future. The passport and visa authority doesn’t accept birth certificate and PAN card/ Bank pass book with different spelling, be it of name or location. So, the person has to go back to the drawing board. He has to re-apply for the certificates with the correct name.

How to apply for the correction in name on your birth/school certificate?

  • Get an affidavit from the court & notarize it.
  • Visit a regional newspaper office.
  • Apply to publish a public notice for changing the name. Mention the correct name in it with reason.
  • When it is published, visit with the two copies of that newspaper to the court.
  • Get it attested by a Gazette officer while verifying it with deed changing name form, which is available with the Controller of Publication (Publication Department). Also, show the address proof.
  • Then, visit the MEA for attestation.
  • The change of name and certificate attestation is a payable service. The cost may vary in different places.
  1. Attestation/Apostille/Notarization: These are the attestation services, which are mandatory to get through before immigration. The certificate is called valid if it carries the stamp and signature of the competent authority. Commonly, the proof of residence, schooling and birth is attested to turn them into a valid proof. Every state has its own authority to attest various certificates. In India, these authorities hold the competency of attestation of various documents:
  • Birth Certificate/NABC: Registrar at Municipal Corporation, Sarpanch of Gram Panchayat, Medical Officer
  • CENOMAR/Bachelorhood Certificate: By a Grade A Magistrate
  • Police Clearance Certificate: By the MEA (at the time of passport application)
  • Voter ID: By Grade A Gazette officer
  • School Certificate/Mark Sheet: By Grade A Gazette officer and the MEA
  • Passport/ Visa: By Grade A Gazette officer/Notary Public and the MEA
  • Address proof: By Grade A Gazette officer/Notary Public and the MEA

Steps to Get Certificate of Freedom to Marry from India

Steps to Get Certificate of Freedom to Marry from India

Are you required to submit the certificate of freedom to marry from India?

Before knowing where you get it from, let’s go through its definition.

What is a Certificate of Freedom to Marry?

Many-a-times called Single Status Certificate/ Certificate of No Impediment/ Certificate de Coutume/ Certificate of Nulla Osta/ Bachelorhood Certificate, the certificate of freedom to marry is a legal declaration stating the bachelorhood of its bearer.

Simply put, it is a valid declaration of NRIs from the country of origin about your freedom to marry.

What should you know to get this certificate from India?

Almost all European countries and a few Asian countries mandate that the marriage applicants should provide a valid proof of their bachelorhood before marriage. However, the diversity of religion doesn’t allow India to come with such kind of provision in the country. This is why there is no formal setup of a competent authority that can issue it.

  • Who does issue this certificate in India?

But, the foreign countries mandate to provide it before solemnizing marriage. Then only, the couple can exchange woos. While keeping this requirement into account, this authority is assigned to the court magistrate. It is segmented as a civil service. Therefore, the court can issue it.

Drill into head that the Municipal Corporation is not the right authority to administer this request.

  • Single Status Affidavits:

A single status affidavit defines a sworn document wherein an affiant (the applicant/would-be spouse) declares in writing that he/she belongs to a specific location. Also, the citizenship of a particular country should also be defined there. In simple words, you being an affiant should put your identity, location, parents and citizenship on the affidavit. These details should follow your status as a bachelor/ married/ divorced/ widowed.

  • Notarize

Sometimes called the ‘Notarial Act’, the process of notarization is a practice of certifying, attesting and authenticating any instrument. This instrument can be any banking transaction or a court document. The certificate of freedom to marry is a court document. So, it may require translation and verification from one language to another. Let’s say, an NRI is going to solemnize marriage with a French citizen. In this case, this certificate should be translated into French as per its immigration norms.

The notarizing or attesting of unmarried certificate is done to prevent fraud and assure spouses that the document is voluntarily signed. He/she has willingly written. Eventually, the notary public, a competent authority, verifies it while putting his stamp.

  • Supporting Documents: An NRI should have these documents to support your application for this affidavit:
  1. ID proof
  2. Address proof
  3. Passport/Visa
  4. Birth Proof
  5. Parents or witness identity proof
  6. Decree absolute, if divorced
  7. Death certificate, if widowed

Steps to get this certificate from India:

  1. Visit the court or send your Power of Attorney (PoA) on your behalf.
  2. Purchase a stamp paper to write the oath.
  3. Get it typed by the notary public and then, get the affidavit attested.
  4. The notary public will check its authenticity and you need to sign on it before him.
  5. Visit the magistrate to get this certificate attested.
  6. Show all supporting documents that you come along with to verify.
  7. Afterwards, you have to visit the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) for attestation from HRD.
  8. Pay requisite fee.
  9. You have to verify it with the Indian Embassy.
  10. Lastly, the embassy of the resident country will need it to authenticate your status.

These steps will help you get the certificate sans any hassle. If you have a digilocker, you can send a request to your relative or PoA to upload this no marriage certificate from India in your account. Subsequently, you can download its soft copy from that digital locker.

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