The Single Status Affidavit Form is a crucial legal document in Irish jurisdiction that serves as official verification of an individual's unmarried status. It is primarily required when Irish residents or citizens need to prove their single status for marriage abroad, immigration procedures, or other legal proceedings in foreign jurisdictions. The document must comply with Irish statutory requirements and typically needs to be authenticated by relevant authorities. It contains detailed personal information, declarations about current and past marital status, and must be sworn before a Commissioner for Oaths or Notary Public. The affidavit's content is governed by various Irish laws, including the Civil Registration Act 2004 and the Statutory Declarations Act 1938, ensuring its validity for both domestic and international purposes.

1. Title and Declaration Statement: Formal header identifying the document as a Single Status Affidavit and including the statutory declaration opening statement

2. Declarant Information: Full legal name, date of birth, nationality, current address, and other identifying information of the person making the declaration

3. Current Civil Status: Clear statement of current marital status (never married, divorced, widowed) with relevant dates if applicable

4. Residency History: Details of places of residence over the relevant period (typically last 6 months to 2 years)

5. Legal Capacity: Statement confirming legal capacity to marry and absence of any impediments

6. Prior Relationships: Declaration regarding any previous marriages or civil partnerships and their dissolution if applicable

7. Verification Statement: Final statement affirming all information is true and accurate

8. Execution Block: Space for signature, date, and commissioner for oaths or notary public verification