Certificate of No Impediment

Single Status Certificate or Affidavit of Single Status

When planning an international marriage, one of the most requested documents is the Certificate of No Impediment. This document proves that a person is legally free to marry and has no existing marital obligations. Although the name and issuing authority differ by country, the function remains the same: ensuring that the marriage complies with the law.

Germany: The official document is called „Ehefähigkeitszeugnis“. It confirms that under German law, the applicant is free to marry.
Russia: The equivalent is „Справка об отсутствии факта государственной регистрации заключения брака“, certifying there are no legal obstacles to marriage.
USA: There is no single nationwide document. Instead, a Certificate of No Record of Marriage or a Single Status Affidavit is issued by local vital records offices or notaries.

These documents are especially important in cross-border marriages. For example, according to Eurostat, nearly 14% of marriages in the EU involve at least one foreign spouse. This number continues to rise with globalization and mobility. Many countries require the Certificate of No Impediment for civil marriage procedures, and in almost all cases, a sworn or certified translation is necessary.

Nachtigal Services is specialized in sworn translations of Certificates of No Impediment and equivalent documents. Whether it’s from German, Russian, or English, we ensure your papers meet all official requirements.

Certificate of No Impediment

Single Status Certificate or Affidavit of Single Status

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