What do you need to apply for an affidavit of single status in Vietnam? Detailed procedure

An affidavit of single status in Vietnam is a document issued by the civil status registration office to verify an individual’s marital status. This document is important and necessary for any administrative procedures relating to marital status.

When do you need an affidavit of single status in Vietnam?

An affidavit of single or marital status is usually required in the following cases:

1. ● Marriage registration
2. ● Real estate transaction or transfer
3. ● Bank loan application
4. ● Job application at some working units
5. ● …

Marital status greatly affects the rights and obligations of each party in administrative procedures. That’s why you must strictly follow the regulations when applying for an affidavit of single status.

👉 Related article: Requirements for marriage registration with foreigners

What are the documents needed?

There’s a difference in necessary documents between Vietnamese and foreign citizens when applying for an affidavit of single status. Basically, the applicant needs to prepare the following documents:

For Vietnamese citizens

1. 1. Declaration for issuance of an Affidavit of Single Status
2. 2. ID card/passport or other identification documents with photos
3. 3. Proof of residency:

• ● Household registration book
• ● Temporary residence book
• ● Confirmation of residence information

1. 4. With citizens whose spouses have divorced or passed away, you must present valid documents proving your current single status:
   • ● Divorce certificate
   • ● Death certificate of spouses

1. 5. Power of attorney in case of authorization to issue a certificate of marital status
2. 6. Copy of civil status extract for Vietnamese citizens residing abroad who are divorced or have their marriage annulled

For foreign citizens

1. 1. Declaration for issuance of an Affidavit of Single Status (can be applied together with the Vietnamese partner)
2. 2. ID card/passport, residence card, or other international travel documents
3. 3. Documents verifying the foreign applicant’s marital status, issued by competent foreign authorities and still valid (notarized translation)

Declaration sample for an Affidavit of Single Status

You can take a look at the declaration sample for an affidavit of single status here:

Declaration for Affidavit of Single StatusDownload

Detailed procedure for Affidavit of Single Status application

The procedure for obtaining a marital status certificate can now be done online or in person at the competent authority.

For direct submission

1. Step 1: Fully prepare all required documents.
2. Step 2: Submit the dossier to the commune-level People’s Committee where you’re residing
3. Step 3: Wait for the competent authority to process and return the results within 3 working days.

For online submission

1. Step 1: Go to the Public Service Portal of your residing province at: dichvucong.[province name].gov.vn (For example: dichvucong.hanoi.gov.vn).
2. Step 2: Log in using the Public Service Portal account.
3. Step 3: Select “Administrative procedures”.
4. Step 4: Type “Cấp giấy xác nhận tình trạng hôn nhân” in the search bar
5. Step 5: Upload the necessary documents as instructed on the screen and wait for the results.

Latest fees for Affidavit of Single Status Application

The latest fee for obtaining an Affidavit of Single Status is 10,000 VND per dossier.

Besides, the government also has a fee exemption for those with:

1. ● Low-income
2. ● Come from a family with meritorious service given to Vietnam’s revolution.
3. ● Disabilities

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