Georgia - Single Status Certificate / Certificate on Absence of Circumstances Impedimental to Marriage

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Procedure

For the certificate on absence of circumstances impedimental to marriage, you may refer to the Public Service Hall.

Note: the application can be made the person intending to register marriage abroad, or an entrusted person, who has a notarized power of attorney.

You are required to submit following documents:

• Identity document;
• Power of attorney (in case of representation);
• Identity document of an applicant (in case of representation);
• Payment of the state duty is available at the Public Service Hall

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Required Documents

• Identity document;
• Power of attorney (in case of representation);
• Identity document of an applicant (in case of representation);
• Payment of the state duty is available at the Public Service Hall.

Office Locations & Contacts

Public Service Hall

Georgian Missions Abroad

Eligibility

The circumstance under which this certificate is issued is when a citizen of Georgia planned to register marriage abroad.

The certificate confirms that there are no circumstances which impede the marriage.

Fees

On 5th business day

• 30 GEL - service duty

In 24 hours

• 30 GEL - service duty
• 20 GEL - the state duty for acceleration

On the same day

• 30 GEL - service duty
• 40 GEL - the state duty for acceleration

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Instructions

In order for non-nationals to marry in a foreign country you will most likely be required to produce legal documentation from your country of citizenship verifying single status and that you are free to marry. This is known as a 'Certificate of No Impediment', 'Certificate de Coutume', 'Certificate of Nulla Osta' or a 'Certificate of Freedom to Marry'.

Required Information

• Full Name
• Passport or ID number
• Place and Date of Birth
• Nationality
• Statement
• Date
• Signature of the person who declares
• Signature of the witnesses

Need for the Document

Certificate on Absence of Circumstances Impedimental to Marriage

This is a certificate on absence of circumstances impedimental to marriage is issued for the citizens of Georgia to register marriages abroad.

Information which might help

It is advisable to follow the guidelines that certain authorities deem necessary. Those wishing to marry overseas will need special documentation. First, couples will have to present a declaration that is processed by your local office where marriage documents are produced. This must be from the state where you live in the Georgia. On this statement will be recorded the fact that there has not be any marriage in recent years.

Due to the fact that these types of documents are sought for foreign involvement one will need the local or state registrars account or declaration to be authenticated to work abroad.

• Go to the Civil Registry office where marriages are registered.
• Present and submit required documents.
• Complete a form and declare.
• Pay the fee.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

The Bride & Groom to be married must provide from their country of Citizenship, individual Certificates of non impediment or Certificate of Single Status/Sworn Affidavit, as proof that they are both indeed single and eligible to marry. This is also called an affidavit of single status or negative statement of marriage. This document can be obtained at the Bureau of Vital statistics in their city they reside.

External Links

The Administration of the President of Georgia

Ministry of Justice

Government of Georgia

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia

Certificate on Absence of Circumstances Impedimental to Marriage

Others

Please also be aware that a standard Single Status Certificate or Certificate of No Impediment may be insufficient on its own to allow a marriage to take place in a foreign country. You may be required by the foreign authorities to comply with the following, so please ensure that you allow sufficient time for processing.

• Certificates may need to be translated.
• Certificates may need to be endorsed or exchanged for a locally acceptable version issued by your Embassy or Consulate in the country where you will marry.
• Certificates may need to be legalized i.e. stamped with an official stamp known as an Apostille.
• Certificates may require that witnesses swear an Affidavit stating that you are free to marry and that this is appended.