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The Single Status Affidavit is a crucial legal document required in various international and domestic contexts where formal proof of unmarried status is necessary. This document, recognized under New Zealand law, is commonly requested for overseas marriages, immigration applications, or international legal proceedings. The affidavit must comply with the Oaths and Declarations Act 1957 and includes the declarant's personal details, statements about current and previous marital status, and confirmation of legal capacity to marry. It requires witnessing by authorized persons and may need additional authentication such as apostille certification for international use. The document's primary purpose is to provide official verification that an individual is legally free to marry, making it particularly important in cross-border situations where different legal systems intersect.

1. Title and Declaration Statement: Formal opening stating this is an affidavit/statutory declaration under the Oaths and Declarations Act 1957

2. Declarant Details: Full legal name, current residential address, occupation, and date of birth of the person making the declaration

3. Identity Confirmation: Details of valid identification documents (passport number, driver's license, etc.) to verify the declarant's identity

4. Current Status Declaration: Explicit statement of current marital status (never married, divorced, widowed)

5. Historical Status Confirmation: Declaration confirming no previous marriages or civil unions, or details of any previous marriages/civil unions and how they were terminated

6. Legal Capacity Statement: Declaration that the person is of legal age and has the capacity to marry under New Zealand law

7. Purpose Statement: Statement of the purpose for which the affidavit is being made (e.g., intended marriage in another country)

8. Execution Block: Space for declarant's signature, date, and authorized witness details and signature