Official marital status document

[Kent]

Hi, I am sure this question has been asked and answered a lot.   But I cant find in a search and google search seems out-dated. I was wondering, how , and where I can obtain a marital status document saying that I am single, that will be "official" for Canada and Russia. I live in Alberta now, lived 98 percent of my life in Nova Scotia. thanks for any help

[Kent]

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[rozine]

Is  it that you require this document in order to get married? i think if you are getting married in canada, you dont need it. but if you are getting married in russia, you can obtain it from the canadian embassy/consular in Russia itself. I needed this document too, and i obtained it from the canadian consular from the country where i got married. I hope it helps. If not, i am sure there are seniors in the forum who can help you out.

[Kent]

Hi , Sorry I was not more clear. I am in Canada, She in Russia. I am going to Russia to get married. Then I will be returning to Canada, with her to follow.

[PMM]

Hi

Hi , Sorry I was not more clear. I am in Canada, She in Russia. I am going to Russia to get married. Then I will be returning to Canada, with her to follow.

Canada: Certificate of Non-Impediment

Canada does not supply a certificate of non-impediment, however you can apply to the Departments of Foreign Affairs and International Trade for a "Statement In-Lieu of Certificate of Non-Impediment to Marriage Abroad".

Applications must be made by mail and accompanied by:

    If you were born in Canada, a certified copy of your birth certificate.
    If you were not born in Canada, certified true copies of your Canadian citizenship card and Record of Landing form.
    A statutory declaration of your present marital status and the name and citizenship of your future spouse.
    A certified copy of a divorce certificate or divorce judgment if divorced or a death certificate of a previous spouse if widowed.

There are a number of countries who will not accept this document and require instead that you get a letter or statement at the Canadian Embassy, in the country where you will marry, to the effect that there are no impediments.

Authentication and Service of Documents Section (JLAC)
Departments of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
125 Sussex Drive,
Ottawa,
Ontario, Canada
K1A 0G2

[Kent]

Thanks for the info.. it is much appreciated....

Kent

[Kent]

in my continuing research i have discovered on  a website ( I know don't believe all you read) that the Russian registery (zags) will only accept " non-impediment of marriage abroad" documents which are not more then 3 months old ( according to date of issue). Anyone have experience in my situation? and...

Am I in the right forum for asking question about a" Canadian going to Russia to marry a Russian lady"? Or will I be better served in a different forum/topic?

[CharlieD10]

Try this thread, it's for applicants with Russian spouses, which are processed through Moscow.  Someone in the thread must be able to relate.

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/moscow-application-processing-office-t51704.450.html