Ghana - Single Status Certificate

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. Applicant has to approach the Register General Department in Ghana and applicant can get their application form for single status certificate contact link
2. Applicant has to enter all information in the application form.
3. Applicant must make sure to carry all necessary documents that are mentioned under “Required Documents” section of this page. (Both photocopies and originals)
4. Please refer to the fees details in the “Fees” section of this page.
5. Fill out the prescribed Declaration Form, attach the supporting document and submit them for verification.
6. If the application is satisfied that all the conditions for filling the request are meeting, applicant will be notified and issued with the single status certificate.
7. Generally, the processing time for this procedure is 3 months.

Printing out the certificate/request:

1. Re-visit the RGD the home page by clicking the link below and log in link
2.  On the RGD portal home page click on “service” tab, the Service page will be displayed.
3. Click on“Generate e-certificate” link under e-shop, to save and print certificate and other supporting documents after approval is given.

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Required Documents

• National identity card or Passport.
• Proof of address.
• If divorced, Decree Absolute.
• If widowed, Death Certificate of previous spouse (and Marriage Certificate).
• If applicants name has been changed by Deed Poll, proof is necessary.

Office Locations & Contacts

Location: Accra
Address: the register general department
Department of social services in Accra, Ghana. Kinbu Rd, Accra, Ghana.
HQ2X+4X Accra, Ghana
Contact number- +233 30 266 4691
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GREATER ACCRA REGION
P.O. Box 118 Accra
Tel: +233 302 664 691-93
Fax: +233 302 662043
Email: [email protected]
Digital address: GA-143-4647
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Eligibility

• All Ghanaians and non-Ghanaians are eligible.
• Applicants must be an unmarried.

Fees

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Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The processing time for this procedure is taken 90 days.

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Instructions

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E.g. the state office holds birth records since January 1908.

Required Information

• The full name and the addresses of both applicants.
• Age and sex
• The occupation of the applicants
• The details of the applicants’ parents
• Passport or ID number
• Place and Date of Birth
• Nationality
• Statement
• Date
• Signature of the person who declares
• Signature of the witnesses

Need for the Document

• If the applicant is planning to marry in another country, you may be required to obtain a Certificate of Non-Impediment.
• This document has many different names such as Declaration of Non-Impediment to Marry, Statutory Declaration of Single Status, Affidavit of Intended Marriage, Statement In-Lieu of Certificate of Non-Impediment to Marriage Abroad, a Certificate of No Impediment, Certificate of Freedom to Marry or just free to marry.

Information which might help

Please also be aware that a standard Single Status Certificate or Certificate of No Impediment may be insufficient on its own to allow a marriage to take place in a foreign country. You may be required by the foreign authorities to comply with the following, so please ensure that you allow sufficient time for processing.

• Certificates may need to be translated.
• Certificates may need to be endorsed or exchanged for a locally acceptable version issued by your Embassy or Consulate in the country where you will marry.
• Certificates may need to be legalized i.e. stamped with an official stamp known as an Apostle.
• Certificates may require that witnesses swear an Affidavit stating that you are free to marry and that this is appended.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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