Single Status Certificate – Embassy Legalization for Arab Countries

The Arab American Chamber of Commerce (AACC)®, based in Washington, D.C., provides legalization and embassy authentication services for Single Status Certificates, also known as Affidavits of Single Status or Certificates of No Marriage. These documents are commonly required for marriage abroad and other personal status procedures in Arab countries.

AACC helps coordinate the required authentication and legalization steps so your document is properly prepared for submission to the appropriate foreign embassy.

What Is a Single Status Certificate?

A Single Status Certificate is a notarized affidavit stating that an individual is currently unmarried and free to marry. It may be required when getting married abroad or completing certain immigration, residency, or family-related procedures.

A Single Status Certificate may be needed for:

• Marrying a foreign national

• Getting married abroad, including in the UAE, Jordan, or Egypt

• Applying for a spousal visa

• Completing residency paperwork based on marital or family status

Because the U.S. government does not issue a standard nationwide Single Status Certificate, individuals generally prepare a personal affidavit and have it notarized. The document may also be referred to as:

• Affidavit of Single Status

• Certificate of No Marriage

• Sworn Statement of Non-Marriage

Do You Need to Legalize a Single Status Certificate?

Yes. When a Single Status Affidavit is intended for use in an Arab country, it generally needs to complete several authentication and legalization steps before it can be accepted by the foreign authorities.

The process typically includes:

1. Notarization by a licensed notary public

2. Certification by the Secretary of State in the state where the document was notarized

3. Authentication by the U.S. Department of State

4. Legalization by the destination country's embassy in Washington, D.C.

A document that has not completed the required authentication and legalization steps may be rejected by the destination country's authorities.

Non-expedited processing may also be available at a reduced cost. Processing times and fees vary by destination country.

Country-Specific Legalization Fees & Timelines

AACC provides Single Status Certificate legalization services for the following Arab countries:

All listed totals include:

• AACC service fee

• U.S. Department of State authentication

• Embassy legalization fee

Why Choose AACC?

• All-in-One Legalization Service
  AACC helps coordinate the required steps from document preparation and authentication through embassy submission.

• Arab Embassy Legalization Experience
  AACC works with Arab embassies in Washington, D.C. to process documents intended for use in Arab countries.

• Expedited Options Available
  Rush processing may be available for urgent marriage, travel, immigration, or residency requirements.

• Services for Clients Worldwide
  AACC assists individuals, immigration attorneys, law firms, and other clients who need U.S. documents legalized for use abroad.

Ready to Legalize Your Single Status Affidavit?

Avoid delays caused by missing authentication or legalization requirements. AACC can help coordinate the Single Status Certificate legalization process for your destination country.

Call: (410) 757-5544
Email: aacc@arabchamber.com
Submit your document to receive a quote and estimated processing timeline.