Legalizing a Certificate of Non-Marriage at the Ministry of Law and Human Rights

When getting married in Indonesia, one of the requirements is to provide a certificate of non-marriage or “Surat Keterangan Belum Menikah” (SKBM) from the local Civil Registry Office or “Dinas Kependudukan dan Pencatatan Sipil” (Dukcapil). The SKBM is a document that proves that the person is not currently married and is eligible to get married.

However, there are cases when the SKBM is not accepted by the authorities or institutions, especially if it is issued by a local Dukcapil that is not recognized by the central government. In such cases, the SKBM needs to be legalized by the Ministry of Law and Human Rights or “Kementerian Hukum dan Hak Asasi Manusia” (Kemenkumham).

What is Legalization?

Legalization is a process of authenticating a document issued by a foreign or local authority so that it can be recognized as valid by another authority or institution. The process involves verifying the authenticity of the document, as well as the signature and seal of the issuing authority, and endorsing it with a stamp or seal of the legalizing authority.

In the case of the SKBM, legalization is necessary when the document is issued by a local Dukcapil that is not recognized by the central government or when it is required by a foreign authority or institution. Legalization ensures that the document is valid and authentic and can be used for its intended purpose.

How to Legalize a SKBM at Kemenkumham?

Legalizing a SKBM at Kemenkumham involves several steps:

1. Obtaining a SKBM from the local Dukcapil
2. Having the SKBM verified and endorsed by the local Religious Affairs Office or “Kantor Urusan Agama” (KUA)
3. Having the SKBM verified and endorsed by the local Civil Registry Office or “Dinas Kependudukan dan Pencatatan Sipil” (Dukcapil)
4. Having the SKBM verified and endorsed by the provincial Civil Registry Office or “Dinas Kependudukan dan Pencatatan Sipil Provinsi”
5. Submitting the SKBM to Kemenkumham for legalization

It is important to note that the SKBM needs to be verified and endorsed by the local KUA and Dukcapil before it can be legalized by Kemenkumham. The verification and endorsement process ensures that the SKBM is valid and authentic and meets the requirements for legalization.

Benefits of Legalizing a SKBM at Kemenkumham

Legalizing a SKBM at Kemenkumham offers several benefits:

• Ensures that the SKBM is valid and authentic
• Allows the SKBM to be recognized by authorities and institutions that require a legalized document
• Facilitates the process of getting married in Indonesia or abroad
• Provides legal protection and prevents fraud or misuse of the SKBM
• Enables the holder to access various services or benefits that require a legalized SKBM

Conclusion

Legalizing a SKBM at Kemenkumham is an important process that ensures the validity and authenticity of the document and allows it to be recognized by authorities and institutions that require a legalized document. The process involves several steps and requires the SKBM to be verified and endorsed by the local KUA and Dukcapil before it can be submitted for legalization at Kemenkumham. Legalization offers several benefits, including legal protection, access to services and benefits, and facilitation of the marriage process.