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.
