Certificates for NRIs

No Marriage Certificate India: Proof of Unmarried Status

Proof that no marriage is on record, prepared from Chennai.

No Marriage Certificate for NRIs by We4NRI

Quick answer

A no marriage certificate, also called a certificate of non marriage or unmarried certificate, states that no marriage is on record for a person. It is usually based on an affidavit and a check by a local authority. We4NRI prepares the file and guides you.

A no marriage certificate confirms that no marriage is on record for you. We4NRI prepares the affidavit and file, and the local authority decides what to issue.

What this service covers

Many foreign registrars, embassies and immigration offices ask Indian applicants to prove that they are not already married. Different offices call this a no marriage certificate, a certificate of non marriage, an unmarried certificate or a bachelor certificate. The name matters less than what the receiving office writes in its instructions.

We4NRI helps NRIs in the USA, UAE, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and Europe who plan a wedding, a fiance visa application or an immigration filing. From Chennai, Tamil Nadu, we prepare the affidavit, find the correct local authority, follow the process and arrange apostille or embassy attestation where required.

Who issues the certificate varies by state. It may be a local registrar, a revenue officer or another authority, and some states do not issue it in the form people expect. We are a private facilitator and not a government body. Check current rules for your state and destination.

Who this is for

NRIs planning to marry abroad who are asked to prove they are not married.
Fiances and applicants for a fiance or spouse visa who need Indian proof of status.
People filing immigration or residency papers that ask for proof of non marriage.
Families who are unsure whether a no marriage certificate or a single status certificate is the right document.

How it works, step by step

1
Confirm what the office wants
We read the written request for the exact name, wording and attestation it needs, since offices use different terms.
2
Find the local authority
We help identify which registrar or revenue office handles it for your place of residence in India, which varies by state.
3
Prepare the affidavit
We draft the affidavit with matching names and dates, and arrange stamp paper and notarisation as the office asks.
4
Apply and follow up
The application is filed with the authority, which checks its records and decides what to issue.
5
Attest and courier
If your destination needs it, we arrange MEA apostille or embassy attestation, then courier the set with tracking.

Documents to keep ready

Tick what you already have. We will use it to focus your first call on what is missing.

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Passport copy showing name, date of birth and address
Proof of address in India, such as Aadhaar or a utility bill
Proof of date of birth, such as a birth certificate or school certificate
Affidavit stating that you are unmarried, on the stamp paper the office expects
Passport size photographs
Written request or format from the receiving office, if provided

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Key facts at a glance

Also called: Certificate of non marriage, unmarried certificate, bachelor certificate
Issued by: A local registrar or revenue authority. Varies by state.
Usually based on: An affidavit plus a check by the authority
Common uses: Marriage abroad, fiance visa, immigration filings
Often needed next: MEA apostille, embassy attestation, certified translation

No marriage and single status compared

They are close and are sometimes treated as the same. Many offices still want one in particular, so ask yours before applying.

Point	No marriage certificate	Single status certificate
What it says	No marriage is on record for the named person	The person is single and free to marry
Covers	Usually unmarried only	May also cover divorced or widowed
Based on	Affidavit and a check by the authority	Affidavit, sometimes with an embassy or local format
Accepted by	Varies by embassy and state	Varies by embassy and state

Mistakes to avoid

Ordering the wrong document when the office wanted a single status certificate.
A name or date of birth that differs from the passport.
Skipping apostille or attestation, then finding the foreign office rejects it.
Assuming every state issues the same certificate in the same way.

Questions about no marriage certificate for nris

It is a document stating that no marriage is on record for a named person. It is usually based on an affidavit and a check by a local authority. It is also called a certificate of non marriage or an unmarried certificate.

It varies by state. It may be a local registrar, a revenue officer or another authority, and some places accept a notarised affidavit instead. We help identify the office that handles your case and what format the receiving office accepts.

They are close but not always identical. A single status certificate may also cover divorced or widowed people, and offices may prefer one over the other. Embassies and states differ, so ask your receiving office which it wants before you apply.

Some countries, registrars and embassies ask for proof that you are free to marry, and this certificate is one way to give it. Others ask for a different document. Check the written requirement and we will match the papers to it.

Usually yes, through an authorised representative in India who files the application with your signed authorisation. Some offices may want you present or ask for extra proof. We confirm what your authority requires before you pay for anything.

If it will be used in a Hague Convention country, an MEA apostille is usually needed after any state level attestation. Other countries may want embassy attestation. Check the destination rule first, because the order of steps matters.

Sometimes, but many foreign offices want a certificate or a verified statement from an authority. It depends on the office and the state. We read the instructions you were given and tell you whether an affidavit will do.

Last updated 3 November 2026. Rules and fees change, so we confirm the current position before we start your order.