Affidavit of Single Status - California

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Prove you are free to marry, for weddings abroad. The foreign authority handling your wedding accepts a sworn affidavit of marital status. Check its required form, issue date, apostille and translation requirements before completing the packet.

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Who this form is for

  • People planning to marry outside the United States.
  • Applicants whose destination authority accepts a notarized affidavit of single status.
  • Clients coordinating notarization, a California apostille and any required translation.

What you'll need

  • The destination authority's current requirements, including whether it accepts an affidavit rather than a government-issued certificate.
  • Your identity details exactly as on your passport, marital history and intended wedding details if known.
  • Acceptable photo identification and any divorce decree or death certificate required by the destination authority.

How to complete it

  1. Ask the consulate, embassy or wedding authority about its required wording, document age, apostille and translation. Some authorities require a different form or government record.
  2. Read the packet and complete your identity and marital history truthfully in your own PDF app. Save, check and print the document.
  3. Do not sign ahead of time. Sign under oath or affirmation before the notary, who completes the jurat.
  4. If required and eligible, arrange a California apostille after notarization, then any required translation and shipping. Confirm timing before your wedding date.

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