Affidavits
Affidavit of Single Status
A sworn affidavit confirming that you are single and free to marry — often required to get married abroad or to prove you have no record of marriage. Fill it in online, download a ready-to-sign PDF, and notarize in Ontario.
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Also known as
- Single Status Affidavit
- Affidavit of No Record of Marriage
- Sworn Statement of Single Status
+3 more names
- Affidavit of Marital Status (Single)
- Certificate of No Impediment Affidavit
- Free to Marry Affidavit
Affidavit of Single Status of ______
I, ______, of the ______, in the Province of ______, DO SOLEMNLY DECLARE:
1. My date of birth is ______, in ______.
2. I hold Canadian citizenship.
3. My permanent Canadian address is ______.
4. For identification purposes, I present my: ______, ______
5. This affidavit is made to confirm that I am unmarried and legally free to enter into marriage outside of Canada. No legal barriers, prior marriages, or existing partnerships exist that would prevent or impede the marriage.
6. I am currently single and have never been married, or all prior marriages have been legally dissolved.
7. This declaration is made for submission to the authority that requires it, and for no unlawful or improper purpose.
AND I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing it to be true, and knowing that it is of the same force and effect as if made under oath and by virtue of the Canada Evidence Act.
Signed and sworn (or affirmed/declared) before me by videoconference in Ottawa, Ontario, while the Affiant(s)/Declarant(s) were located in ______________________, on ______________________, pursuant to O. Reg. 431/20, and Electronic Commerce Act, 2000.
______________________________ | ______________________________ |
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01Sworn Declaration
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Affidavit of Single Status of ______
I, ______, of the ______, in the Province of ______, DO SOLEMNLY DECLARE:
1. My date of birth is ______, in ______.
2. I hold Canadian citizenship.
3. My permanent Canadian address is ______.
4. For identification purposes, I present my: ______, ______
5. This affidavit is made to confirm that I am unmarried and legally free to enter into marriage outside of Canada. No legal barriers, prior marriages, or existing partnerships exist that would prevent or impede the marriage.
6. I am currently single and have never been married, or all prior marriages have been legally dissolved.
7. This declaration is made for submission to the authority that requires it, and for no unlawful or improper purpose.
AND I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing it to be true, and knowing that it is of the same force and effect as if made under oath and by virtue of the Canada Evidence Act.
Signed and sworn (or affirmed/declared) before me by videoconference in Ottawa, Ontario, while the Affiant(s)/Declarant(s) were located in ______________________, on ______________________, pursuant to O. Reg. 431/20, and Electronic Commerce Act, 2000.
______________________________ | ______________________________ |
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What is an affidavit of single status?
An affidavit of single status — also called a single status affidavit, sworn statement of single status, or affidavit of no record of marriage — confirms under oath that you are unmarried and free to marry. Where you were previously married, it states that you are now divorced or widowed.
It is closely related to a certificate or affidavit of no impediment to marriage, which some countries request before allowing a foreign national to marry there.
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When you need a single status affidavit
It is most commonly used in the lead-up to a marriage and for official records.
- Marrying abroad in a country that requires proof you are single.
- Providing proof of marital status to a foreign authority or embassy.
- Confirming you have no record of marriage for an official application.
- Supporting an immigration or sponsorship matter where status must be sworn.
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If you were previously married
If you are divorced or widowed, say so clearly. The authority may also ask to see a divorce order or a spouse’s death certificate as supporting proof alongside your sworn statement.
For use abroad, your affidavit may need further authentication or legalization (sometimes called an apostille equivalent); confirm the requirements of the country where you will marry.
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How to notarize a single status affidavit in Ontario
After you fill in your single status affidavit and download the PDF, do not sign it in advance. A sworn document must be signed in front of a notary public or commissioner for taking affidavits, who administers your oath or solemn affirmation first.
Minute Notary commissions your single status affidavit online by secure video, under Ontario's remote commissioning rules (O. Reg. 431/20), or in person in Ottawa. Bring valid government-issued photo identification so we can verify your identity before applying the notary seal.
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Reviewed for use in Ontario by a notary public and commissioner for taking affidavits.
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Fill it in online for free and download a ready-to-sign PDF — no account required.
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Sign in front of the notary, who administers your oath or affirmation and applies the seal.
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Notarize online by video across Ontario, or in person in Ottawa.
Frequently asked
Questions about the Affidavit of Single Status
- Why do I need a single status affidavit to marry abroad?
- Many countries require proof that a foreign national is unmarried and free to marry before they will perform the marriage. A sworn single status affidavit provides that proof.
- What if I was married before?
- State whether you are divorced or widowed. The authority may also ask for a divorce order or death certificate as supporting evidence.
- Will other countries accept this affidavit?
- Requirements vary by country and may include further authentication or legalization. Confirm what the country where you will marry requires before you rely on it.
- Can I notarize a single status affidavit online in Ontario?
- Yes. You can swear it online by video under Ontario’s remote commissioning rules, or in person in Ottawa with Minute Notary.
- Is this the same as a certificate of no impediment?
- It serves a similar purpose — confirming you are free to marry. Some authorities use the term "no impediment to marriage"; the sworn content is essentially the same.
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