Disclaimer: The following are example links – always check for current URL validity.

Alternatively, create your own using the format above, then have it notarized.

Thousands of visa applications are rejected yearly due to simple errors in the unmarried certificate. Avoid these:

Some countries (e.g., Italy, France) require the certificate to be further attested by their embassy in your home country.

| Need | Solution | |------|----------| | Just a sample/blank PDF in English | Download from template sites or government forms – free or low cost. | | A legally valid unmarried certificate | Apply in person or online through your local civil registry / vital records office. |

Best practice: Always contact the requesting authority (embassy, registrar, or lawyer) to confirm the exact format they require before obtaining or downloading any certificate.

If you need a specific country’s unmarried certificate format (e.g., India, Nigeria, Philippines, USA), please specify – I can provide more targeted details.


An Unmarried Certificate is a legal affidavit issued by a competent authority (such as a municipal corporation, embassy, or notary public) stating that a person has not entered into any legally recognized marriage contract. It is a sworn statement of fact, and providing false information can lead to perjury charges.

If you are using the certificate abroad (e.g., for marriage in Thailand or UAE), a notary is insufficient. You need an Apostille or SDM Attestation. Take your notarized certificate to:

Yes, but the US immigration typically requires a "Statement of Single Status" sworn before a US consular officer (Form DS-5513). The above format works for K-1 visas, but confirm with your attorney.

Before we provide the downloadable format, a critical warning: An unmarried certificate is not a one-size-fits-all document. Different authorities have different requirements regarding:

The PDF format we provide below is a template. You must fill it out accurately and get it attested by a notary public or gazetted officer.