Getting married in Indonesia requires a Certificate of No Impediment (CNI), also known as a Certificate of Single Status. This document confirms that you are legally free to marry and have no existing marriages. The following article will guide you through the requirements for obtaining a Certificate of No Impediment in Indonesia.
Indonesian Legal Age for Marriage
According to the Indonesian Marriage Law, the legal age for marriage is 21 years old for men and 19 years old for women. If you are under the legal age, you need parental consent to get married.
Documents Required for a Certificate of No Impediment
The documents required to obtain a Certificate of No Impediment in Indonesia are:
- Original birth certificate (or a certified copy)
- Passport (valid for at least 6 months)
- Police certificate of good conduct (surat keterangan catatan kepolisian)
- Notarized declaration of single status
- Divorce certificate (if previously married)
- Death certificate (if spouse is deceased)
It is important to note that all documents must be translated into Bahasa Indonesia by a certified translator and legalized by the Indonesian Embassy or Consulate in your home country.
Declaration of Single Status
The Declaration of Single Status is a sworn statement that you are single and have never been married before. This document must be signed in the presence of a Consular Officer at the Indonesian Embassy or Consulate in your home country.
Police Certificate of Good Conduct
A Police Certificate of Good Conduct is a document that confirms that you have no criminal record. This document is issued by the police department in your home country and must be legalized by the Indonesian Embassy or Consulate.
Divorce Certificate
If you have been previously married, you need to provide a Divorce Certificate to prove that you are legally divorced. The certificate must be legalized by the Indonesian Embassy or Consulate.
Death Certificate
If your previous spouse has passed away, you need to provide a Death Certificate to prove that you are legally free to marry again. The certificate must be legalized by the Indonesian Embassy or Consulate.
Application Process for Certificate of No Impediment
The application process for a Certificate of No Impediment in Indonesia is as follows:
- Gather all the required documents and have them translated and legalized by the Indonesian Embassy or Consulate in your home country.
- Make an appointment at the Indonesian Civil Registry Office (Dinas Kependudukan dan Pencatatan Sipil) in the city where you plan to get married.
- Submit your application and pay the applicable fee.
- Wait for the Certificate of No Impediment to be issued (usually takes 7-10 working days).
Validity and Renewal of Certificate of No Impediment
A Certificate of No Impediment is valid for 6 months from the date of issue. If you do not get married within the validity period, you need to obtain a new certificate.
Conclusion
Obtaining a Certificate of No Impediment is an important step in getting married in Indonesia. Make sure you have all the required documents and follow the application process carefully to avoid any delays or issues.
