Unmarried certificate has its meaning hidden in its name. It is an authentic legal evidence of an individual’s Unmarried status.
Ticking on ‘single’ status declares that the person is single. Therefore, this certificate is also known as single status certificate/ bachelorhood certificate. Why it is needed? Generally, many countries ask an NRI (or a foreigner) to showcase unmarried certificate. So, a person requires it if he/she intends to solemnize marriage with a foreigner. For example, a doctor shifted to UK for practicing in medicine field. The emigrant intended to marry with the native of that country. But the government of the UK rejected his request until he presented unmarried certificate. So, this legal paper authenticates the actual status of the emigrant. This document receives Apostille stamp. The government bodies, like court, MEA and state level departments in India, issues it after thorough investigation. So, foreign government requires it as a proof of the person’s citizenship as well.
Single status certificate is the proof of a person’s bachelorhood that its holder is single and is free to get married. The reason why it’s necessary in some countries is because cases and complaints were coming against people for having more than one spouse in different countries. This is why many Asia-Pacific countries like China, Philippines, Japan, Malaysia and also most of the European countries have made it mandatory to show the certificate of bachelorhood.