Quick facts
- Issued by the California Department of Public Health (state vital records)
- Proves no marriage record was found in the state index for the person named
- Different from a single-status affidavit — check which the destination requires
- Apostilled by the California Secretary of State
- Common use: marriage abroad in Hague Convention countries
What to know
The CNPR is a certified statement from the California Department of Public Health that a search of its records located no marriage record for the named person during a given date range. Some countries accept the CNPR as-is once apostilled; others require a notarized single-status affidavit (or both). We confirm which document your destination requires before you order, then route the CNPR through the California Secretary of State for apostille and ship the original back to you with tracking.
Frequently asked questions
Is a Certificate of No Public Record the same as a single-status affidavit?
No. A CNPR is a records-search result issued by the California Department of Public Health. A single-status affidavit is a notarized statement you sign yourself. Some destinations accept one, some the other, some both — we confirm before ordering.
Who can request a CNPR?
Under California law, authorized requestors (typically the person named or an immediate family member or legal representative) may request an authorized CNPR with a notarized sworn statement.
How long is a CNPR valid abroad?
Foreign authorities commonly want a CNPR issued within the last 3–6 months. Order the CNPR close to when you plan to submit it overseas.