A Single Status Certificate or Bachelorhood Certificate is an official document provided by the Revenue Department to confirm the current unmarried status of an individual.
In the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir, the Unmarried Status Certificate is often required to apply for recruitment into the Armed Forces (Army/Police) or to apply for a visa in order to get married outside of India, as well as for a few selected government scholarship programs.
Overview: Quick Facts
Here is a quick summary of the service for easy reference.
| Feature | Details |
| Service Name | Issuance of Unmarried / Widow / Divorce Certificate |
| Issuing Authority | Tehsildar (Revenue Department) |
| Application Mode | Online (via Jansugam Portal) |
| Official Website | jansugam.jk.gov.in |
| Processing Time | 15 to 30 Days (officially) / 7-10 Days (typically) |
| Application Fee | Nil (Free) |
Who Can Apply?
Requirements for Permanent Residents of Jammu & Kashmir Applying for Army Recruitment:
Age is 18 Years or Older (Men Are 18 Years Old; Women’s Age Is the Legal Age of Marriage) and currently doesn’t have a job.
Must be a resident of the Tehsil in which you are making Application.
The Army provides a separate Application Format (Appendix), which requires the candidate (Sarpanch) and Tehsildar to Sign It. The online certificate has legal validity; however, it is advisable to review the recruitment notice to determine if the prescribed handwritten format or the computer-generated format is acceptable.
Documents Required
Please have scanned copies ready to complete your application process smoothly (PDF/JPG format. 200 KB Max.):
- Identity – Aadhar card (mandatory);
- Proof of address – domicile or ration(s) card; e-SHRAM/Voter ID cards will be accepted;
- Proof of date of birth – 10th class marksheet or birth certificate;
- Affidavit – a notary attestation on either ₹10 or ₹20 stamp paper swearing that you are unmarried;
- Recent passport size photo; This is also essential.
- Local patwari report (optional, but strongly recommended). In some tehsils, this report will speed the approval process if the patwari or 1st class magistrate attests that you are unmarried.
Step-by-Step Online Application Process
The service has moved to the Jansugam (ServicePlus) portal by the J&K Government, which means there is no need for you to go back to the office repeatedly.
Step 1: Register On the official portal [suspicious link removed]. Click on “Login”. If you are a new user, click on the “Register Here” option. Enter your name, email, mobile number and create a password. Now you can login with your credentials.
Step 2: Find the Service Once Logged in, click on “Apply for Services” from the left-hand menu. Click on “View All Available Services”. Remove “Unmarried” from the Search Field. Select the Service called “Application to obtain Unmarried/Widow/Divorce Certificate By Tehsildar” from the list.
Step 3: Form Filling Personal Information: Enter your Name, Father Name, Mother Name and the Date of Birth exactly as in the Aadhaar. Address: Select your District, Tehsil and your Village. Marital Status: Select “Unmarried” in the selected dropdown. Purpose: Specify your purpose of the application e.g. “For Recruitment” or “Personal Record”.
Step 4: Uploading the Documents Upload scanned copies of your Aadhaar, Ration Card, DOB and Affidavit. Ensure that the uploaded documents should be clear and legible.
Step 5: Submission Once you have filled in the application form, check your entries once again, and then click on the Submit button. You will receive an Application Reference Number, save or take a screenshot of it.
The Verification Process (What Happens Next?)
The digital process is as follows from the time you submit your application via an online application:
- Tehsildar’s Account – The Tehsildar will receive your online application.
- Field Verification – Your application will be sent from the Tehsildar to the Naib Tehsildar, and then to your village Patwari.
- Report – The Patwari will examine your records (including the marriage record) and confirm that you do not have a spouse. The Patwari will then create and send a report back to the Tehsildar.
- Approval – The Tehsildar will electronically sign your Unmarried Certificate and email it to you.
- Tracking and Downloading – The Jansugam Portal allows you to track the progress of your application. When your status indicates “Delivered,” click on that link to download your electronically signed copy of your Unmarried Certificate.
Affidavit Format (Sample)
Make sure to create this document on a Stamp Paper and have it notarized.
AFFIDAVIT
I, [Your Name] son of [Father’s Name], living at [Address, City, State], do hereby declare and swear under oath the following:
I am a citizen of [Country] and reside at the above-referenced address.
The date of my birth is [DD/MM/YYYY].
I am not married and have never been married to another person.
I am applying for an Unmarried Certificate for [Reason].
All statements made in this affidavit are, to the best of my knowledge, true and accurate.
Dated this [Date] day of [Month, Year].
Signed ______________________________________
Signature of Deponent
Verification: I certify that the facts stated in this affidavit are true and correct at [City] on [Date].
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Does the Army use the online certificate for Recruitment?
The electronically generated certificate is valid; however, some military agencies require a printed “Appendix Format” signed by a Sarpanch and a Tehsildar. Therefore, it is wise to have both types of certificates available to avoid problems.
Q2: For how long is the Unmarried Certificate good for?
It is good for 6 months after it has been issued; this helps ensure that the certificate will be current, as marital status can change.
Q3: May I apply in person?
Most Tehsils now require that you complete the process online at Jansugam. If you cannot access this portal, the Tehsil office may still allow you to drop off your application and supporting documents at their office, but they will most likely require that you upload the documents online at some point during the processing of your application.
Q4: Must I have an Affidavit witness?
You may need to have an Affidavit witness (Lamberdar or Chowkidar) depending on the local notary, but you only need to provide your documents for the online upload.
Q5: What happens if my application is not approved?
The reason for not being approved will be noted on the portal (e.g. Unclear Documents). You will be able to correct the errors and submit a new application.
