If you are a foreigner planning to marry in Vietnam, notarizing your affidavit of single status Vietnam is a crucial legal step that you cannot afford to overlook. This document proves that you are legally free to marry under both Vietnamese law and the laws of your home country. Without proper notarization, your marriage registration application may be delayed or rejected. This article will explain what an affidavit of single status is, why notarization is required, the steps to notarize it in Vietnam, common pitfalls to avoid, and how Apolo Lawyers can assist you in ensuring the process is done correctly. In case you need advice, please contact Apolo Lawyers via email at contact@apolo.com.vn or Hotline (+84) 903 419 479 for the best advice and support.
An affidavit of single status Vietnam is a sworn statement, issued by the competent authority of your home country or its diplomatic mission in Vietnam, declaring that you are not currently married.
For foreigners wishing to marry in Vietnam, this affidavit is mandatory. Vietnamese authorities require it because they cannot directly access marital records from other countries. The affidavit acts as official proof of your eligibility to marry, as required by the Law on Marriage and Family 2014.
Notarizing Single Status Affidavits for Foreigners in Vietnam
In Vietnam, any foreign-issued document (including the affidavit of single status Vietnam) must be made legally valid before it can be submitted for marriage registration. Even after legalization by the Vietnamese embassy or consulate, the document must be translated into Vietnamese and notarized.
Notarization in Vietnam serves three purposes:
Verifying the Translation – Ensuring that the Vietnamese version accurately reflects the content of the original affidavit.
Confirming Legal Use – Certifying that the affidavit meets the requirements for submission to Vietnamese civil status authorities.
Preventing Fraud – Officially recognizing the document as genuine for administrative and legal purposes.
You must notarize your affidavit of single status Vietnam if:
It is issued by a foreign authority outside Vietnam and has been legalized for use in Vietnam.
It has been translated into Vietnamese and requires official recognition.
If your affidavit is issued directly by your embassy or consulate in Vietnam in Vietnamese, notarization may not be required, but this depends on the province or city where you register your marriage.
Under Vietnamese law, the affidavit of single status Vietnam must be issued within six months before submission. Notarization shoauld be done after translation and close to the time you plan to submit your marriage application to ensure validity.
Notarizing Single Status Affidavits for Foreigners in Vietnam
Apolo Lawyers has extensive experience assisting foreigners in Vietnam with marriage registration and document notarization. We ensure your affidavit of single status Vietnam is issued, legalized, translated, and notarized according to all legal requirements, avoiding unnecessary delays.
Our services related to this topic include:
Advising on notarization requirements for your affidavit of single status.
Drafting and reviewing the affidavit for legal compliance.
Assisting with legalization procedures at the Vietnamese embassy or consulate.
Providing certified Vietnamese translation services.
Arranging notarization with reputable notary offices.
Representing clients before civil status authorities for marriage registration.
With Apolo Lawyers support, you can ensure your marriage registration process in Vietnam is smooth, compliant, and free of avoidable complications.
If you require assistance, please contact Apolo Lawyers via email at contact@apolo.vn or hotline (+84) 903 419 479 for professional support.
If you are a foreigner living or investing in Vietnam and need legal guidance, do not hesitate to contact Apolo Lawyers – Solicitors & Litigators for professional support and peace of mind. If you still have any questions, do not hesitate to contact Apolo Lawyers – Solicitors & Litigators. Hotline: (+84) 903. 419. 479 and Email contact@apolo.com.vn to be supported and helped in the most optimal way.
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