[Anka120]

Hi everyone!
I apologize if you stumble upon this more than once---I cross-posted this under a few other topics since I need advice fast!

I'm a US citizen and am engaged to marry my fiancé in Saint-Petersburg, Russia. He is a Russian citizen, born/raised there.

Where and how can I obtain a document/certification/anything that proves that I am single and have never been married/divorced? I know that this type of "Eligibility to Marry" document is required to marry in Russia.

However,now I see that the USA doesn't have this type of document..? What should I do? Is there an alternative option acceptable in Russia (maybe they accept an affidavit of some sort)? What have other people done in similar situations? I need to acquire this document while still within the U.S. prior to coming to Russia. The State Dpt. Sites, etc. are sites are not much help at all and I am not sure what else to do. Any and all help, suggestions, advice is more than welcome.

I should add that I have very little time before I leave the States, so I need to find out ASAP

Thank you so much!

[teejaycody]

Maybe a time frame of your life, example, birth cert, confirmation/communion doc, w2's for a few years etc. all showing your last name may work.

Hope this might be of help.

Brenda