A civil status certificate is an official document confirming a person’s marital status at the time of issuance. It contains information about the presence or absence of marriage, widowhood, divorce, or other aspects of civil status.
What types of civil status certificates exist?
- Certificate of marriage
- Certificate of no marriage
- Certificate of divorce
- Certificate of widowhood
- Certificate of presence/absence of marriage registration
What is a civil status certificate used for?
- For getting married abroad.
- For obtaining a visa and other migration documents.
- For participating in legal procedures that require confirmation of marital status.
- For inheritance and property matters.
What is the validity period of a civil status certificate?
A civil status certificate generally has a limited validity period, which depends on the requirements of the organization or institution to which it is submitted. This is usually a period of 3 to 6 months.
In some cases, legal procedures may require a fresh certificate issued no more than a few months before submission.
Which law regulates the issuance of civil status certificates in the Republic of Armenia?
LAW OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA ON CIVIL STATUS ACTS
Adopted on December 8, 2004
Who can obtain a civil status certificate?
To obtain a civil status certificate, you must:
- Personal appearance of the person whose civil status is in question, or their legal representative.
- An identity document.
- Payment of the state fee (if applicable).
Our specialists can help you obtain a civil status certificate quickly in any city in Armenia and forward it to you via courier service.
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You can also order a translation of the certificate into any language of the world with notarization through our agency.
If necessary, we provide services for legalization and apostille of documents.
Can I obtain a civil status certificate without coming to Armenia?
Yes, you can. To do this, you need to issue a power of attorney to our employee. We will provide a sample power of attorney and organize the process of obtaining the certificate.
Can I obtain a civil status certificate from Armenia online?
Through our agency – yes, you can. You will receive a fully legitimate civil status certificate (certificate of marriage or non-marriage) – without a wet seal, but with a QR code and digital signature – for online verification. In Armenia, wet seals and signatures are no longer used. Foreign authorities are aware of this.
Why is a civil status certificate from Armenia needed?
A civil status certificate from Armenia may be required for many international procedures, including marriage, inheritance, immigration processes, and other legal matters outside the country.
Business Liga Agency has extensive experience working with various documents and offers services for obtaining civil status certificates from Armenia.