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.