Online Certificate of Single Status: Declare Your Marital Status

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It is a notarial document in which you voluntarily declare, under oath before a notary, that you are not married and have no current marital bond. It has full legal validity in Spain.

Unlike the civil status certificate issued by the Civil Registry (which is an administrative document), the notarial single status certificate is a personal declaration that the notary raises to public status, granting immediate public faith.

Yes, the Single Status Sworn Statement is fully valid for starting the marriage file in Spain. Courts and Civil Registries accept it as proof of single civil status.

It is especially useful when you need to speed up the process and cannot wait for the Civil Registry to issue the updated literal birth certificate or civil status certificate, which can take several weeks.

It depends on the country where you are going to get married. Many countries accept the duly apostilled Single Status Sworn Statement according to the Hague Convention.

We recommend consulting with the consulate or competent authority of the destination country about what specific documentation they require. We advise you on the usual requirements of the main countries and handle the apostille if you need it.

The Civil Registry certificate is an official administrative document issued by the Registry with data recorded in its books. It can take days or weeks to obtain.

The Single Status Sworn Statement is a personal declaration before a notary that has the value of an immediate public document. It is obtained in less than 24 hours and has the same legal validity for most procedures.

Both documents are valid, but the notarial certificate is much faster to obtain when you're in a hurry.

The requirements are minimal:

• Valid identification document: DNI, NIE, or valid passport
• Digital certificate or Cl@ve: to electronically sign the certificate (we help you obtain it if you don't have it)
• Internet connection: for the video call with the notary

You don't need to submit any other additional documents. The single status declaration is based on your voluntary statement under oath.

The complete process is completed in less than 24 hours from when you send the documentation:

• Document review: 2-4 hours
• Certificate drafting by notary: 2-4 hours
• Video call and signature: 15 minutes (scheduled at your convenience)
• Document delivery: immediate after signing

If you need an apostille for international use, that additional procedure can take 2-5 business days depending on the competent body's workload.

The notarial certificate itself doesn't expire, as it certifies a declaration made at a specific moment. However, its practical validity depends on the organization requesting it.

For marriage files in Spain, it is generally accepted if less than 3 months old. For international procedures, some countries require it to be less than 6 months or even less than 90 days old.

We recommend requesting the certificate as close as possible to the date you need to submit it to avoid validity issues.

Yes, you can process your Single Status Sworn Statement completely from abroad. You only need:

• Stable internet connection for the video call with the notary
• Your valid Spanish identification document (DNI, NIE, or Spanish passport)
• Digital certificate or Cl@ve for electronic signing

The process is 100% online, so it doesn't matter what country you're in. You have the virtual appearance with the notary and receive the document via certified email.

No, for the Single Status Sworn Statement witnesses are not required. It is a personal declaration you make directly before the notary.

The notary attests to your identity, that you have appeared voluntarily, and that you have declared under oath your single status. This is sufficient for the document to have full legal validity.

The price includes:

• Certificate drafting by licensed notary
• Video call and online appearance
• Electronic signature of the document
• Issuance of certified certificate
• Personalized advice throughout the process

For the exact price with no obligation, complete the contact form and we will send you a personalized quote based on your specific needs. If you need an apostille, we also quote that additional service.

No, the Single Status Certificate is exclusively for people who have never been married. If you have been previously married:

• If you're divorced: you need a divorce certificate or final divorce judgment
• If you're widowed: you need the death certificate of your spouse and marriage certificate

In these cases, you can request a different Civil Status Sworn Statement, where you declare your current situation (divorced or widowed) and provide supporting documentation. We can also help you with this procedure.

Yes, it is completely legal and safe. Online notarial procedures are fully regulated by Law 24/2001 and the regulations of the General Council of Notaries.

We work exclusively with licensed notaries in Spain authorized to perform notarial acts via video conference. The electronically signed certificate has exactly the same legal validity as if you had signed it in person at a physical notary office.

Additionally, we use data encryption systems, advanced electronic signatures, and strictly comply with GDPR to protect your personal information at all times.