Why Is This Attestation Required?
Several Gulf and Western countries require an attested Single Status Certificate to confirm that an applicant is not currently married, before permitting marriage registration or spouse visa sponsorship abroad.
Attestation Expert manages attestation for Single Status Certificates issued via notarised affidavit or Gazette declaration for residents across Maharashtra.
Single Status Certificate Attestation Process in Maharashtra
Affidavit & Notary Attestation
A Single Status Certificate is typically prepared as a notarised affidavit, sworn before a Notary Public or Executive Magistrate.
Gazette Publication (if required)
Some destination countries require the affidavit to be published in the Official Gazette before proceeding — we coordinate this where needed.
GAD Attestation (Maharashtra)
The General Administration Department, Government of Maharashtra, attests the notarised certificate at the state level.
MEA Attestation / Apostille
After GAD attestation, the certificate goes to the Ministry of External Affairs for an MEA stamp or Apostille sticker.
Embassy Attestation
For non-Hague countries, the certificate is attested by the destination country's embassy or consulate in India.
Country-wise Attestation Requirements
| Country | Attestation Chain |
|---|---|
| 🇦🇪 UAE | Notary → State Attestation → MEA → UAE Embassy → MOFA |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | Notary → State Attestation → MEA → Saudi Embassy |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | Notary → State Attestation → MEA → Qatar Embassy |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | Notary → State Attestation → MEA → Kuwait Embassy |
| 🇴🇲 Oman | Notary → State Attestation → MEA → Oman Embassy |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | Notary → State Attestation → MEA → Bahrain Embassy |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | Notary → State Attestation → MEA Apostille |
| 🇬🇧 UK | Notary → State Attestation → MEA Apostille |
| 🇺🇸 USA | Notary → State Attestation → MEA Apostille |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | Notary → State Attestation → MEA Apostille |