Obtain an Apostille stamp on a Hong Kong Certificate of Absence of Marriage Record
We attest Certificates of no Impediment to Marriage / Certificate of Absence of Marriage Record issued in Hong Kong when required for presentation to authorities abroad.
A Certificate of Absence of Marriage Record from Hong Kong is legalized for official use abroad by obtaining an Apostille stamp from the High Court. Authorities of countries that have signed the Hague Convention will recognise the Apostille directly as confirmation of authenticity. Otherwise, the authentication must be confirmed by the destination country's consulate in Hong Kong.
Apostille countries include Spain, France, USA, Greece, Italy.
See list of Apostille Convention Countries
Apostille stamps in Hong Kong are normally processed in 2 - 4 business days.
UK Apostilles can be applied directly to a Certificate of Absence of Marriage Record that has been issued by the Hong Kong Immigration Department (the original certificate is required).
Isarey will take care of the entire process in Hong Kong for you. We offer individual assistance certifying your documents and a dedicated project manager to ensure that each process is carried out efficiently and securely.
Applications for a Certificate of Absence of Marriage Record can be submitted online with a Hong Kong ID card. Applicants who do not hold an ID card must submit in person or by post. Isarey can then assist by submitting applications in person and collecting the certificate from the Immigration department once it has been issued and submitting it to the High Court for an Apostille stamp.
Obtain and attest Hong Kong certificates of single status
Certificates of Absence of Marriage Record in Hong Kong can be obtained from the Immigration Department. Applicants with a Hong Kong ID can submit the application online. Other applicants can apply by post, in person or through an authorized representative in Hong Kong. Certificates are issued in around 7 working days.
- Application for Certificate of Absence of Marriage Record
- Apply online for Certificate of Absence of Marriage Record
- FAQs - Online Applications for Certificate of Absence of Marriage Record
We can assist by submitting applications as an authorized representative and collecting applications submitted online. We can then authenticate certificates with apostille stamps for use abroad. Please contact us for the required documents and further information.
Certified translations of Hong Kong Certificates of Single Status
When presenting a certificate of no impediment or single status from Hong Kong in countries which do not have English as an official language, then a certified translation may be required. The certified translation must meet the requirements of the destination country, so that a translation done locally in Hong Kong may not be valid.
Depending on the recipient country and authority, there are generally two options. The first option is to obtain a translation certified by a Hong Kong apostille, giving the translation the same validity as a notarised translation done in the destination country (although some countries may have specific requirements). The second option is to obtain a certified translation locally in the destination country.
For further information about our Hong Kong apostille service to legalize certificates of no impediment and single status and for a free pre-check to confirm that your certificate is eligible for an apostille stamp from Hong Kong:
We also assist with obtaining apostilles on other Hong Kong documents, including:
Birth, death and marriage certificates