Organisation : NSW Government
Facility Name : Apply For A Single Status Certificate
Country : Australia
Website : https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-single-status-certificate
What is NSW Single Status Certificate?
Single Status Certificate verifies that you’ve not been married in NSW during a specified period of time. You can apply for a single status certificate in person at a service centre, or by mail. Certificates are sent to you by the NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, using registered post. You cannot get a certificate from a service centre. If you’re planning to marry overseas, or if you’re returning to your country of residence to get married, you may need a single status certificate.
Related / Similar Status : NSW Adoption Integrated Birth Certificate Application
How To Apply NSW Single Status Certificate?
** Check the eligibility requirements.
** Download and complete the NSW Single Status Certificate Application – PDF.
** Make sure you have all the required documentation.
Application Form : https://www.nsw.gov.au/
Lodge your application with payment:
** in person at a service centre, or
** via the post to:
** Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages
** GPO Box 30
** Sydney NSW 2001
Eligibility Criteria
The Eligibility Criteria for NSW Single Status Certificate are given below,
If you’re applying for your own certificate, you’ll need 3 copies of your own identification.
If you’re applying for a certificate on behalf of another person, you’ll need:
** 3 copies of your own identification
** a letter giving permission from the person named on the certificate, with their address, daytime telephone number and signature included
** 3 copies of identification from the person giving permission.
What you need for NSW Single Status Certificate?
** your personal and contact details
** the details of the search
** 3 forms of identification as specified on the application
** your payment
** the PDF form – ‘NSW Single Status Certificate Application’.
More Information
** Before you apply for a single status certificate, check the legal requirements with the consulate, embassy or local representative of the country in which you wish to marry.
** Processing times commence when applications are received in full compliance with Registry requirements, and exclude delivery time.
** If you change your mind, or decide the certificate is no longer required, your application fee will not be refunded.
** Documents provided as proof of identity may have their authenticity verified through the National Document Verification Service (DVS).
To make sure that you have all the information and documentation you need to complete this transaction, please visit Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages.
Payment Methods for NSW Single Status Certificate
The Payment Methods for NSW Single Status Certificate are given below,
1. Online transactions:
** Paypal
** Credit or debit card (MasterCard, Visa, American Express, UnionPay or Diners Club)
** BPAY
2. Phone transactions:
Credit or debit card (MasterCard, Visa, or American Express)
3. In person at a service centre:
Payments may be made by using:
1. cash (for exceptions see where cash payments are not accepted)
2. cheque (personal or bank)
3. credit or debit card
** MasterCard
** Visa
** American Express (not available at all locations)
** UnionPay
** Diners Club
** EFTPOS
4. money order.