Certificate of no Impediment - CNI APOSTILLE


A Certificate of no Impediment (CNI) is a document that confirms that you are legally free to marry. It is issued only to British citizens by the local Council or General Register Office.

The Apostille for No Impediment Certificate verifies the validity and authenticity of UK documents signature or stamp and consists of a certificate attached and the UK Government’s embossed seal.

Also known as a clearance certificate is a legally necessary requirement for overseas marriage or civil partnership.

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CNI Certificate of No Impediment Apostille

You may need the  Certificate of No Impediment Apostille for:

Overseas Authorities – Marriage abroad, UK Consulate / Embassy’s representative in UK, Civil and Religious Ceremonies, Registering your marital status or proof of celibacy

From where I can get No Impediment Certificate (CNI)?

Find your register office here: England and Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland 
For LGBTQ you need to apply for a Gender Recognition Certificate prior of No Impediment Apostille Certificate
If you are an overseas British national you need to contact the closest British Embassy.
Information about on How to get No Impediment Certificate?

How long does it take for a certificate of no impediment to marriage?

Your intended marriage will be announced at the office by the registrar (Registry Office). After around 3 to 4 weeks, if there are no allegations, the certificate of no impediment will be provided. The cost is normally between £30 and £40 depending on the local Council’s internal fees.

Alternative  options for Certificate of No Impediment

Some countries can accept a Statutory Declaration made by a UK solicitor or Notary instead of CNI.  The declaration needs to mention that you are free to marry and authenticated accordingly.

 

How to get a CNI?

  1. Book a notice of marriage appointment at your local register office.
  2. Fill out an application form and provide the required documentation, such as your birth certificate, passport, and proof of address.
  3. Pay the application fee, which is currently £36.
    The CNI will be issued within 4 weeks of your application being processed.

Here are the supporting documents you need to apply for a CNI:

  • Your birth certificate
  • Your passport
  • Proof of address (such as a recent utility bill or bank statement)
  • If you have been married before, you will need to provide a copy of your divorce or annulment decree absolute.
  • If you are under 18, you will need to provide written consent from your parents or guardians.

 

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Getting Married Abroad?

Each country has different rules for you and your fiancee when you plan to marry abroad. We can give guidance to each country’s request and what documents you need in order to get ready.

  • Check that the name is the same on the birth certificate and ID or passport.
  • If you been divorced you need the Decree Absolute or Final Order legalised.
  • For civil partnership – Annulment Certificate
  • Widowed – Your former partner or spouse Death Certificate.

    New!!! – Dedicated advise for your marriage abroad – from £250

Translation

If your documents are in any other laguage than english you need certified translation in order to apply for No Impediment Certificate

From where I can obtain No Impediment certificate?
NIC in the UK is issued by the local Register Office or Council

More info here

If you are from Scotland the overseas marriage need to be translated (if not english) and regisrered with the ook of Scottish Connections (BSC)

How to legalise No Impediment Certificate with Apostille in UK

Get your documents apostille legalised in 3 easy, fast and safe steps.

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1: Fill the Legalisation Form

The Online Legalisation Form is the easy way to secure your order and be in the priority line.

If you can’t use the online form, please print and fill the pdf Order Form with your details and send toghether with the document.

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2: Post your original documents

You’ll find the postal address and all needed details in the confirmation email you’ll receive after you secure your legalisation order.

For paper-back form please do not forget to put the printed form too in the envelope.

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3: Get documents legalised

We legalise your documents and post them back to you at the specified address.

The standard postage it’s FREE of charge and if you are in a hurry, we can send them faster for a small postage fee or overseas by FeDex/DHL/TNT

Apostille for No Impediment Certificate

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  1. Fill the form with your details
  2. Choose apostille services and book online
  3. Send the documents to us 

Legalise by FORM

  1. Print and fill the Order Form with your details
  2. Post your documents with the Order Form to us
  3. We legalise your documents and post back to you

NO IMPEDIMENT CERTIFICATE APOSTILLE COST

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The price include the Gov Tax, Admin and standard delivery (UK)

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