Hello everyone,

I have been required to submit a Certificate of Singleness also called Certificate of Singlehood/Single status for a ceremony. I will appreciate genuine information on how and where to obtain one in Lagos? What documents are required? What are the steps and likely cost?

Please treat as urgent and thank you for your time.

Go to any court and talk to any of the typists around.

Since you're female, ask that you want to swear an affidavit of Spinsterhood. Shouldn't be more than 1k.

After typing, the magistrate signs. You'll need a passport photograph also.

So, Dem dey issue certificates for singleness



Time to certify my bachelorhood.

Libo45:
Go to any court and talk to any typist around.

Since you're female, ask that you want to do swear am affidavit of Spinster good. Shouldn't be more than 1k.

After typing, the magistrate signs. You'll need a passport also.

Thank you, I will do that

ATTESTATION OF MARITAL STATUS IN NIGERIA.
What is a single status certificate?

A single status certificate is in form of an affidavit that will usually state the name, address, age, date of birth, citizenship, occupation, that the person is single and has never gone through a marriage ceremony before; or that his former spouse is dead; or that he is divorced if a divorce has taken place.

This single status certificate is always in form of affidavit, and it attests to the fact that the bearer or deponent does not have any existing marital obligation. It serves the same purpose a marriage certificate will serve for married person to a single person.

Where a single certificate is to be used outside Nigeria for any purpose, such document must be authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

In some cases, the local government authorities in the requesting country, could demand that same be attested to by the embassy or consulate in the country of origin of applicant, in addition to the attestation by the Ministry of Foreign affairs of the applicant’s country.

Types of single status certificates:

There are two types of single status certificates that can be obtained;

There is the certificate of bachelorhood and the certificate of spinsterhood, which applies to men and women respectively but serve the same purpose which is to indicate that a person is free to marry because he or she is not married, or his or her spouse is deceased or they have obtained a divorce decree where there was any previous marriage.



Why is single status certificate required?

A single status certificate is required to show that a person is free to get married. It is usually required by people who want to get married outside of Nigeria, showing that the Marriage Registry has no records of the person being married.



Obtaining single status certificate for foreign usage

The first step for obtaining a single status certificate for oversea usage is to firstly depose to an affidavit of Spinsterhood or Bachelorhood.

After the affidavit has been deposed to, it is to be taken together with any other required documents to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja for attestation.



Requirements for attestation marital status

Documents required to obtain single status certificate include:

Valid Means of identification.
For a divorcee, proof that the divorce has been concluded (divorce decree)
If the person is a widow or a widower, the death certificate of the deceased spouse and also the Marriage certificate.
Evidence of the place of residence of the applicant.
Proof of change of name where applicable.
Certificate of Birth
Affidavit

Source:
https://starlionlegal.com/2020/05/19/attestation-of-marital-status-in-nigeria-what-is-a-single-status-certificate/

Contact our office to help you process certificate of singlehood (bachelorhood and spinsterhood) and to help you authenticate and stamp same at the Foreign affairs ministry in Abuja and the relevant embassy (where applicable)
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