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Single Status Affidavit Authentication
for use in China

Applicant who plans to go to China for marriage registration shall apply for a Single Status Affidavit Authentication, also called Affidavit of Marital Status or single/non-marital status certificate

Important Notice: Local marriage offices in China may have special preferences in the way you fill out your affidavit. Please check with the respective marriage office in China for details. We strongly recommend you send a draft copy to China to check for acceptability before you submit your application to us. VisaRite is not responsible for your error and/or the content of your document, nor the way you fill out your document. Authenticated Single Status Affidavit is normally valid for 6 months from the date of signature.

STEP 1 - Complete and Notarize Affidavit of Marital Status Form

  • Download and fill out the pre-formatted Affidavit of Marital Status
  • Please sign it in presence of the notary. The notary should add an acknowledge statement such as "Signed and sworn (or affirm) to before me this__________day of_______________, 20___." and complete with notary seal and signature.

STEP 2 - Authenticated by the Secretary of State

  • The notarized Affidavit of Marital Status form should be authenticated by the Secretary of State. Once authenticated, the staple(s) must not be removed, or it will invalidate the document.
  • When you submit the document to secretary of your state, please indicate the document will be used in China.
  • Affidavit of Marital Status issued in DC jurisdiction must be further authenticated by the US Department of State. States under DC jurisdiction include Delaware, Idaho, Kentucky, Maryland, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wyoming, Washington DC, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Texas, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Island. We can help with US Department of State authentication service for a fee, please email us for details if needed.

STEP 3 - Authentication Application Form (G1)

  • Please fill out "Authentication Application Form (G1)" on your computer, print a hard copy and sign in section 8 and below.
  • FAQs:
    Q: What should I fill in "Supporting documents and Copies of Legalization" section?
    A: It simply means how many set of documents you need for authentication. If you only have 1 document, simply type in "1 ORIGINAL AND 1 PHOTOCOPY". You will need to pay for each document that needs authentication.
  • How to fill out G1 form Click here to find out how to fill out the Authentication Application Form correctly.

STEP 4 - Select a Service

  • Regular Processing (2-6 weeks) : US$230.00/per document
    Consular Fee: $25.00 + Service Fee: $169.00 + Return shipping fee: $36.00
  • Express Processing (Suspended)

Remarks:

  • Processing time means the time Chinese Consulate needs to process your application and is based on business days. First day of receiving is not processing day. Weekend and holiday doesn't count.

Forms of Payment:

  • Personal check is not acceptable. You may pay by money order or credit card. Credit card payment is subject to 3.6% surcharge.
  • If you have paid online, please include a copy of payment confirmation with your application. Do not send in the credit card payment authorization form if you have paid online.
  • Return shipping fee listed is for return addresses within the continental U.S. If your return address is in Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico or Canada, please include an extra extended delivery area fee of $10.00 per order. If you need to ship back to other international address, additional fee and time is needed, please call for detail.

STEP 5 - Complete Service Request Form

Click here for Service Request Form

  • Please specify your service level and return address by submitting the service request form online.
  • Please provide email address and phone so that confirmation and status update can be sent to you during the process.
  • Please include one copy of service request confirmation with the documents you ship to us and keep one copy for your record.

STEP 6 - Send the Application Package to VisaRite Service

Put all following items together in one package

  • The original notarized and authenticated document, and a photo copy of each single page. You may fold page when making copies. Do not unstaple, or it will invalidate the document.
  • One clearly and completely filled "Application Form for Authentication".
  • Copy of the passport of the applicant.
  • Proof of Single Status such as divorce decree or death certificate. Photocopy only. Do not send the original, it won't be returned.
  • Check or money order payable to VisaRite Service to cover the total cost or online payment confirmation.

Please email us at: service@visarite.net for detail address and shipping instruction in order to prevent delay in processing your application.

Remarks

  • The processing time is Consulate processing time and doesn't include the return shipping time. First day of receiving is not processing day.
  • Above fee including the Consulate fee, VisaRite service fee, and return shipping fee by FedEx.
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