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 Getting
married in Mexico has become
an extremely popular option for people from all over the world,
who often combine their wedding ceremony with their honeymoon
vacation. Below, you'll find a general list of information
on how to get married in Mexico. Please remember that this
information is general, and can vary from state to state.
Please check with the proper authorities, or you may choose
a wedding coordinator (both are listed below).
Civil
ceremonies are the only ones recognized in Mexico. A religious
ceremony can be had, but it isn't considered official.
You
must have tourist cards and/or a visa plus passports. No Mexican
residential requirements are applicable. Marriages are performed
at the "Oficina del Registro Civil" (Civil Registers
Office) for a fee (can range from $100 to $250 in resort areas).
Every city and small town has an office. Most people in this
office don't speak English. This is where a wedding coordinator
comes in handy if you don't speak Spanish. The marriage ceremony
can be performed elsewhere, but please check with the office
for information and extra fees.
Divorced
people cannot marry in Mexico until one year after their finalized
divorce (this may vary in different areas and proof of divorce
may be enough). Minors under 18 can not marry without written
& notarized permission from a parent or legal guardian.
Some states may require a waiting period of a few days.
You'll
need to present the following;
- A
current passport with tourist card or visa (make copies
of each)
- Certified
copies of your birth certificate
An application stating whether that you wish to marry (available
at the Civil Registers Office)
- If
divorced in Mexico, a certificated decree from the Mexican
Consular Office
- A
blood test done in Mexico (the CRO will recommend a doctor/clinic)
- There is a fee (as high as $60 in some resorts)
- Two
legally qualified witnesses (over 18) who must be present
for each person
- You'll
receive your copy of the marriage certificate at the CRO.
Make sure you get certified copies now, so you don't have
to go through the trouble at a later date.
NOTE:
Foreigners wishing to marry Mexican citizens must obtain authorization
from the National Institute of Migration (Instituto Nacional
de Migracion). This will take a bit longer and there will
be more paper work to process.
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