Procedure for Apostille of Canada Affidavit of Single Status

Canadian citizens are often requested to provide an affidavit of Single Status when registering marriages or engaging in property transactions in other countries.

There are mainly two types of Canadian Certificates of Single Status. One is obtained by retrieving information from the databases of Vital Statistics Agencies in various provinces (Marriage Search Certificate), and the other is a self-drafted Affidavit of Single Status provided by the applicant.

After obtaining the Certificate of Single Status in Canada, it is required to be Apostilled at the provincial government level for recognition by government authorities.

The applicant must draft a statement affirming the absence of a spouse and confirming no blood relation with the other party. The applicant needs to sign this statement in the presence of a notary public or solicitor, and the notary public or solicitor will sign and affix their seal on the statement.
Affidavit of Single Status
I, Name_____________Passport Number is ______, Gender: _____, Citizenship of _____
Born on DD____MM_____YY_____ at _______________________________
Currently Residing at: ___________________________________________________
Working at _____________ located at _______City____ State
Being duly sworn in, hereby solemnly declare that
I am currently single, have never been married, and has no direct affinity, and have no collateral affinity within three generation with the following citizen:
Full Name: ________________________ Gender: ___________________
Date of Birth: __________________ Place of Birth: ______________
Passport Number ________________
Permanent Address ________________________
I declare, under penalty of perjury under the laws of Canada, that the foregoing is true and correct. I am the person named above, and I assume full responsibility for the declaration.
Signature of Affiant: _______________ Date: ____________

An Apostille is a specialized form of authentication recognized by countries that are parties to the Hague Convention. The process aims to simplify the authentication of documents for international use by eliminating the need for further Consular legalization.

Steps for Apostille on Canada Single Status Certificate:

Steps:
STEP 1. Notarization
Canada Single Status Certificate must be certified by a solicitor or a Notary Public.

STEP 2. Apostille Issuance
The final step is obtaining the Apostille from competent provincial authorities. This endorsement ensures the Canada Single Status Certificate’s acceptance in Hague Convention member countries.

Obtaining apostille for a Canada Single Status Certificate typically takes around 5 business days, excluding shipping time.

Original Canada Single Status Certificate