Certificate of no impediment to marriage Translation

A certificate of no impediment to marriage is a civil registry document showing that there is no legal obstacle to a person's marriage; it is commonly also known as a certificate of single status. Foreign marriage authorities require it from Turkish citizens who will marry abroad.

The document is obtained from the civil registry directorate. The typical chain for use abroad is an apostille on the document followed by a sworn translation into the target language. As some countries' authorities require a recently issued document — for example, within the last three or six months — the timetable should be planned from the outset.

Which institutions request this document?

• Foreign marriage registries and municipalities
• Consulates — in marriage files
• Foreign civil registry and registration authorities
• Official authorities in countries where the wedding will take place

Certification requirements

Preparing your document

• Obtain the document within the date range required by the authority where the marriage will take place
• Send a complete scan with the apostille; the apostille is also translated
• Request an up-to-date document list from the authority in the country where you will marry; most authorities also require a birth certificate

Frequently asked questions