Before you can legally marry overseas, you must prove that you are free to marry. A Single Status Affidavit Apostille makes your affidavit valid for use abroad so your marriage can be properly recognized.
What Is a Single Status Affidavit?
A single status affidavit is a sworn statement confirming that you are not currently married and are legally free to marry. It may also be called:
- Affidavit of Single Status
- Letter of Freedom to Marry
- Certificate of No Impediment
- Statement of Freedom to Marry
The affidavit usually includes:
- Your full legal name
- A statement confirming you are free to marry
- Your signature and date
- In some countries: date of birth, passport number, home address, or prior marriage status (if widowed or divorced)
Each country sets its own requirements, and we will help ensure your affidavit meets the correct format for your destination wedding.
Why Do You Need to Apostille a Single Status Affidavit?
Foreign governments will not register your marriage unless your affidavit has been officially authenticated.
- If the wedding country is part of the Hague Convention: Your affidavit must be apostilled.
- If the wedding country is not part of the Hague Convention: Your affidavit must be legalized through the U.S. Department of State and the relevant embassy.
Travel Visa Pro handles both apostilles and legalizations, depending on the destination country.
How the Apostille Process Works
Step 1: Make an Order
Start your request online by providing:
- Your name and contact details
- The country where the marriage will take place
- Where to return the finished apostille
- How fast you need it (standard or rush processing)
Step 2: Submit Your Affidavit
Your affidavit must be notarized before it can be apostilled.
- If you already have a notarized affidavit, simply send it to us
- If not, we can assist you in obtaining notarization
We confirm formatting, country requirements, processing time, and cost before we proceed.
Step 3: Receive Your Apostille
We handle the entire submission, tracking, and processing.
Once complete, we ship your apostilled affidavit directly to your door.
Processing options:
- Standard: 6 business days or fewer
- Rush: 3–4 business days (when available)
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a single status affidavit to marry overseas?
Yes. Almost all countries require proof that you are legally free to marry before registering a marriage.
What if I was previously married?
Your affidavit must state that the prior marriage legally ended (e.g., divorce decree or spouse’s death). You may also need to apostille the supporting documents.
Can you help if I’m traveling to a non-Hague Convention country?
Yes. In that case, we will legalize the document instead of apostilling it.
Does my single status affidavit need to be notarized?
Yes. Notarization is required before we can process an apostille or legalization.
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