In Commonwealth countries, British high commissions and consulates cannot provide any notarial services. This includes services like certifying documents and administering oaths and affirmations that prove you’re free to get married.
In some other, non-Commonwealth countries, British embassies and consulates cannot offer certain notarial and document services.
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, you can:
Notarial services unavailable
If you need to explain or prove that notarial services are not available, download the relevant letter.
Stamped and signed versions of these letters cost £50 but are only available in some countries. Ask the British embassy, high commission or consulate if you can get a stamped and signed version.
These letters do not represent all the countries where notarial services are unavailable.
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Marriage: certificate of no impediment unavailable
If you need to explain or prove that 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.
Stamped and signed versions of these letters cost £50 but are only available in some countries. Ask the British embassy, high commission or consulate if you can get a stamped and signed version.
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