{"id":1499,"date":"2022-04-15T08:46:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-15T08:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.testserver.eminenture.co.in\/test\/services2nri-new\/blog\/?p=1499"},"modified":"2025-12-16T06:11:17","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T06:11:17","slug":"what-is-cenomar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.services2nri.com\/blog\/what-is-cenomar\/","title":{"rendered":"What is CENOMAR?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About CENOMAR (Certificate of No Marriage)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A legally valid document stating that the bearer is single is called CENOMAR. It stands for Certificate of No Marriage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>There is a conflicting statement related to it. The divorcee can also be considered single or bachelor. It is simply because of being divorced. But, this statement should be legally on-paper. With it, one can easily apply for this bachelorhood certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This certificate should be legitimate. Attestation can make it legal. This is why various countries have court or A-gazette officers who can issue its affidavit. Later, it is legalized by different authorities. There are immigration consultants who can help guide you on<strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.services2nri.com\/blog\/how-to-get-cenomar\/\">how to get CENOMAR<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>CENOMAR Vs Single Status Affidavit<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>CENOMAR &amp; affidavit serve the same purpose. The affidavit is a sworn statement, which is accepted as bachelorhood proof. It\u2019s not necessary that every country has an official authority to issue this document. The USA, and many more countries are there where no official authority is to issue it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In that case, the court or any A-gazette officer issues this certificate. Later, it is attested from the state and national level authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This affidavit consists of all personal and familial details of the applicant, including name, date of birth, original address, parents or relatives\u2019 details, and their proofs also.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the Purpose of CENOMAR?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Primarily, this document is required to apply for marriage registration. Several people go abroad on a temporary visa for different purposes. And coincidently, they find the right match there. In this case, they require this paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is simply because the foreign government also requires assurance that their natives\u2019 rights are safe. It also saves them from polygamy. Some fraudulent people think about gaining the permanent residency of the foreign. Marriage with a foreigner is an easy way to get it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid this practice, this certificate is made mandatory to present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides, there may be some more reasons associated with it like employment visa, family residence visa, education visa, and business events etc..<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it is not necessary that these visas would mandatorily require this single status proof. The authority in the foreign affairs ministry of that country would certainly probe to discover true intentions. This is why the interview is conducted, wherein the consul figures out the actual reason behind getting any visa. If he finds anything suspicious, he may reject your visa also.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Legalization refers to making this document legally acceptable across the world. For this reason, the immigration department of every country carefully examines and verifies it. Certainly, multiple supporting documents are to show up for its approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is necessary to understand that there are two types of legalization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Attestation<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the process of verifying the authenticity and validity of the document. For this purpose, there are regional courts, notary public (in a few cases), state government, and national immigration department. Upon that, the CENOMAR is finally sent to the consulate of the country where the bearer is going to marry. There, the competent person does all verifications by cross-checking all original proofs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Apostille<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is similar to attestation. The only difference is that it is required for the one going to any of the member countries of The Hague Convention.&nbsp; There are 90 members right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A person who has&nbsp;apostille the CENOMAR&nbsp;won\u2019t require further attestation. It is simply because both are valid and serve a similar purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, you should learn what documents can make verification easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Checklist of Supporting Documents for CENOMAR<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Below, we are going to create a checklist of the documents that are required to support your application for the no-marriage certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>For Affidavit\/Notary<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Birth proof<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Original and photocopy of Nationality Card\/ Voter ID Card\/Driving Licence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Original Passport &amp; its photocopy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Photographs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decree Absolute<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Death Certificate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For State Attestation<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Birth proof\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Original proofs of the residential proof (Voter ID\/ Driving Licence)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Affidavit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decree Absolute<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Death Certificate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For Immigration Department (Attestation\/Apostille)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Birth Certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Original and photocopy of your Passport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Affidavit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decree Absolute<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Death Certificate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For Embassy\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Birth proof<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Only original passport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decree Absolute<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Death Certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And, affidavit of parents &amp; self<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All of these verifications may consume a month. So, the applicant has to apply two or three months prior to his\/her marriage. Sometimes, the applications are rejected. So, it is significant to take one or two months\u2019 intervals in bulk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Validity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some countries, this certificate will remain valid for six months only. However, this validity period may vary as per different countries\u2019 rules and regulations.&nbsp; Therefore, try to apply and get this proof two-three months before your marriage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Paid Service<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a paid service. The government requests minimal charges, which are affordable. Every country has set a different price for it. You may check before this application.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About CENOMAR (Certificate of No Marriage) A legally valid document stating that the bearer is single is called CENOMAR. 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