Single status certificate

A single status certificate certifies that you have not been married in NSW during a specified period.

New certificate paper

From 2 August 2021, all of our certificates will be printed on new security paper.


You may require a single status certificate if you intend to be married overseas or if you're returning to your country of residence to be married.

Important: Do not laminate your certificates. Identity documents must be kept in their original state to be accepted by Government agencies.

How to apply

Processing times

Processing of your single status certificate begins when we have received your complete and correct application.

  • Certificates are delivered by registered post. The processing time does not include delivery, please see Australia Post website for current delivery times within Australia or International.
  • Australia Post advises customers to anticipate delays with international post.
  • Processing may be delayed if your application is incomplete, does not include valid identification, or you do not pay the fee.
Request for a Single Status certificateStandard servicePriority service
Submitted by postup to 7 weeksup to 2 weeks
Registry agent (Service NSW)up to 7 weeksup to 2 weeks
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