How to Get Bachelorhood Certificate for Marriage in US?

There are many formalities to fulfill before solemnizing marriage abroad. The person must get bachelorhood certificate to prove his/her ability to marry. It is just to avoid bigamy and the related conflicts that rise due to inaccurate statement of status.

Foreign countries, especially the US and UK, seek single status certificate, that is synonymous to bachelorhood document. This certificate is required for procuring foreign visa or green card to settle abroad temporarily or permanently.

The authority to issue this paper in India is in the hands of district magistrate and sub-divisional magistrate. Besides, court authority can also issue it. The person has to seek notarized affidavit first. He has to provide information including full name, family name, date of birth, place of birth, present age, parent’s name and residential address in unmarried certificate application form.       

Thereafter, go for attestation services from home department of the state as well as the central government (MEA). Then, it is sent for the final attestation at consulate. The processing goes on around 30 to 60 days to dispatch it to the affiant. 

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