A Single Status Certificate Apostille is a vital document for many international situations involving marriage, employment, and immigration. If you're an Indian citizen or NRI planning to marry abroad or work in a foreign country, chances are you’ll be asked to provide this certificate — properly apostilled by the Indian authorities.

At India for NRI, we help you obtain and apostille your Single Status Certificate quickly, securely, and without any need to travel to India.

1. You're Single and Marrying a Foreigner

If you have never been married and are planning to marry someone from another country, the foreign government typically requires a Single Status Certificate Apostille to confirm your legal status before permitting the marriage.

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2. You're Divorced and Planning to Remarry Abroad

If you're legally divorced and plan to marry a foreign national, you'll be asked to present both of the following:

• Single Status Certificate (apostilled)

• Divorce Decree (apostilled)

🔹 A divorce decree or "decree absolute" is a legal document that proves the official end of a prior marriage.

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3. You're Widowed and Getting Remarried Abroad

If your spouse has passed away and you wish to remarry internationally, you must submit:

• Single Status Certificate (apostilled)

• Death Certificate of spouse (apostilled)

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4. You're Going Abroad on an Employment Visa

Certain countries may request a Single Status Certificate Apostille to verify your marital status when issuing an employment or work visa.

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What Does an Apostille Stamp Look Like?

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in India affixes an apostille sticker to the document. The sticker:

• Has 11 standardized fields

• Is square in shape

• Is headed by the word “APOSTILLE”

• Mentions “Convention de La Haye du 5 October 1961” (The Hague Convention)

The apostille includes:

• Country of origin

• Name of the document holder

• Details of the signatory authority

• Date and place of certification

• Certificate number

• Seal and signature of the issuing authority

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Validity of the Apostille

A Single Status Certificate Apostille is typically valid for 6 months.
However, some countries accept documents older than 6 months or even a year.
✅ Tip: Always check the exact validity requirement for the country where you're submitting the document.

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Cost of Apostille for Single Status Certificate

The total cost depends on several factors:

• Type of attestation (SDM or State Home Department)

• Number of documents

• Country where the document will be used

• Service provider fees

Since fees vary from state to state and based on urgency, consulting a professional apostille service provider (like India for NRI) can help you estimate the complete cost accurately.

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Time Required to Complete the Apostille Process

The process generally takes 10 to 12 working days, but the time may vary depending on:

• The issuing location of your documents

• The number of steps involved (Home Dept. + MEA + Embassy, if needed)

⚡ Choosing a reliable apostille agency can expedite the process and reduce delays.

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Why Choose India for NRI?

We provide end-to-end assistance for:

• Drafting your affidavit

• Getting SDM/Home Department attestation

• Ministry of External Affairs apostille

• Embassy attestation (if applicable)

• Safe courier delivery of apostilled documents

We ensure everything is handled without requiring your physical presence in India.

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Need Help?

Visit www.indiafornri.com or email us at info@indiafornri.com to get your Single Status Certificate Apostilled from anywhere in the world — the easy way.