Confirm a notarial or document service is not available
Letters explaining services are not available in some British embassies, high commissions and consulates. Sometimes called information notes.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office cannot offer certain notarial and document services in some countries. This includes services like certifying documents and administering oaths and affirmations, for example, that prove you’re free to get married.
If you need one of these services you should find a local lawyer (notary).
If you’re asked to provide proof that a service is not available download the relevant letter as confirmation. You can get a signed and stamped version of a letter, which costs £50.
Notarial services unavailable
If you’re asked to prove notarial services are not available download the relevant letter.
Marriage: certificate of no impediment unavailable
If you’re asked to prove a marriage notarial service is not available download the relevant letter. If your country or territory is not listed use the ‘All countries and territories’ letter.
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All countries and territories letter removed.
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Link to get a signed and stamped letter added. All countries and territories letter added.
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Letter confirming that a Certificate of No Impediment cannot be issued at British consulates in Nigeria added to the available printable documents.
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