Statement in Lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad
If you are getting married abroad, you may be asked to provide a Statement in Lieu of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad — a generic document issued by Global Affairs Canada to confirm that Canada does not produce single status certificates. Although it is not personalized, this document is commonly requested by some foreign authorities. If it is required, we suggest that you also present a secondary single status document that is personalized, like a single status declaration or marriage search certificate.
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We can obtain a Statement in Lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad for you, and apostille any other single status documents. We welcome the opportunity to speak with you about your situation. We have years of experience with single status documents. Contact our team today for expert guidance and a free consultation.
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The Authentication & Legalization Process
To have a Canadian document recognized abroad, it must go through the authentication and legalization process. This allows acceptance in countries that are not members of the Hague Apostille Convention. The Canadian authentication and legalization process involves the following three steps.
Document Preparation
Preparing your document for the document authentication and legalization process can involve multiple steps including notarization, translation, and more.
Document Authentication
The document authentication process is the first step of the process to have your document officially recognized in another country that is not a signatory to the Hague Apostille Convention.
Document Legalization
The document legalization process is the last step of the process and involves having your document legalized by the embassy or consulate of the destination country.
Frequently Asked Questions
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If you have been asked for a Statement in Lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad, it can be requested from Global Affairs Canada in Ottawa.
The documents required to get your Statement in Lieu are:
- Single Status Declaration (notarized by a Canadian Notary Public)
- Canadian Birth Certificate, or Canadian Passport copy, or Record of Landing form and Canadian Citizenship Card (originals or certified true copies)
- Divorce/Death Certificate (if applicable)
The above documents can be submitted to Global Affairs Canada by mail, along with their Request Form (available on the Global Affairs Canada website). Be sure to check the Global Affairs Canada list of eligible countries.
However, you should confirm with the recipient abroad that the Statement in Lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad is in fact what they require. Many institutions abroad will simply ask for a Single Status Certificate, which can be one of three different types of documents in Canada. Because Canada does not issue Single Status Certificates, you need to determine what equivalent document will be acceptable.
If you like, we can get the Statement in Lieu for you, if you provide us with the above documents. Contact us to find out how we can expedite the process.
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We can certainly obtain the Statement in Lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad for you if it is available for your destination country. The Statement in Lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad is obtained from Global Affairs Canada, right here in Ottawa.
The documents we will need in order to get your Statement in Lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad are:
- Single Status Declaration (notarized by a Canadian Notary Public)
- Canadian Birth Certificate, or Canadian Passport copy, or Record of Landing form and Canadian Citizenship Card (originals or certified true copies made by a Notary)
- Divorce/Death Certificate (if applicable)
We can obtain the Statement in Lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad. You should note that it is not a personalized document and it will not contain any personal details.
You should confirm with the recipient abroad that the Statement in Lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad is in fact what they require. Many institutions abroad will simply ask for a Single Status Certificate, which can be one of three different types of documents in Canada. Because Canada does not issue Single Status Certificates, you need to determine what equivalent document will be acceptable.
Contact us to find out more about single status documents in Canada and how we can help. Feel free to call us to speak directly with one of our experts.
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A Statement in Lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad is issued by Global Affairs Canada. It will already obtain a signature and stamp of the apostille office at Global Affairs Canada. Therefore, it does not require further apostilles.
The need for legalization will depend on where it will be used. You should ask the authority in the destination country if they want their embassy or consulate in Canada to also legalize the Statement in Lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad.
If you have any questions about whether your Statement in Lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad needs to be legalized, don’t hesitate to contact our friendly specialists. We would be happy to answer your questions.
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The legalization process for a Statement in Lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad involves these three steps:
Step 1 – Prepare the documents required to get the Statement in Lieu
Step 2 – Submit the documents required to Global Affairs Canada
Step 3 – Submit the documents for legalization at the embassy or consulate (if applicable)Use the links above to find out more about each step. We would certainly be happy to talk to you about the process and how we can help. Contact an IDC expert.
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How long it will take to obtain and legalize your Statement in Lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad, will depend on a few factors.
The Statement in Lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad is requested from Global Affairs Canada. The processing time to get the Statement in Lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad from Global Affairs Canada is up to 4 months (has varied between 35-75 business days). Be sure you send them all the required supporting documents or they will not be able to issue the Statement in Lieu.
Should you need assistance to get the Statement in Lieu, you will need to use a service like ours. We can expedite the process and ensure you have included all the necessary supporting documents.
In some cases, there is a last step of the process called legalization. It is completed at the embassy or consulate of the destination country. The timelines for the legalization at each diplomatic mission varies from one day to four weeks.
Contact our friendly staff to find out more about your expected timeline and how we can obtain your Statement in Lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad on your behalf.
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The cost to obtain and legalize a Statement in Lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad will vary depending on where it needs to be used. We offer different rates of service to meet our clients needs. However, some offices we work with do not provide rush services. Additionally, each diplomatic mission sets their own rules about the Statement in Lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad and related consular fees.
When you contact us, we will happily provide you with a detailed quote. Contact us today to find out more about our services, or review our website for general information on our pricing.
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You will need to have the original Statement in Lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad if that is the document you have been asked to provide.
However, it does not receive an apostille, as it is already issued by Global Affairs Canada. We could not process a copy of a Statement in Lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad, as Global Affairs Canada would never accept it for apostille.
Additionally, a copy would not likely be acceptable by the recipient abroad.
Don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss your situation and find out how we can assist with your Statement in Lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad.
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