 Many people from around the world find Mexico serves as an ideal location for their wedding and their wedding reception. All of the resort cities will welcome you and your guests and you will find that most hotels have wedding planners available. They will help you with all aspects of your wedding to ensure a wonderful day.
Civil Ceremony
A Civil Ceremony is required and is the only one legally recognized under Mexican law. The ceremony can be performed by the Registro Civil, at the local Civil Register Office (Oficina de Registro Civil). However, the ceremony can be performed in another location such as a hotel or local beach.
Religious Ceremony
If you are planning on having a religious ceremony you will need to make arrangements with the cleric that will be performing the ceremony. You will need to coordinate with the civil official’s office to make sure you comply with Mexican law to have a legal wedding.
You are required to have four witnesses present and they will all need to be over 18 and have their identification (passports and travel permits, if applicable) with them. The ceremony will be conducted in Spanish in the presence of an interpreter that will be present throughout your ceremony.
Residency Stay
There is no residency stay for foreign couples wanting to marry in Mexico but they are asked to arrive at least three working days before their wedding day. This is to ensure all necessary paperwork before you can be issued with a Marriage License has been checked and processed. The length of time you have to wait for your Marriage License varies from one state to another.
If your wedding is being arranged by a wedding planner they may be able to shorten this period.
Blood Test
When you arrive in Mexico you will be required to have a blood test. The Civil Register’s Office can recommend a doctor or you can get a local doctor to certify your lab results. You will need to obtain a doctors certificate of the blood tests.
Basic Documentation
The Basic documentation required for getting married in Mexico varies from one state to another. Generally you will need the following documentation:
»A birth certificate
»A valid passport
»A valid Mexican tourist permit (e.g. tourist cards, visas, FM3, FM2)
»An affidavit declaring single status authorized by a notary declaring eligibility for marriage
»If divorced, a Decree of Absolute and an affidavit declaring martial status and eligibility to marry
»If widowed, a spouses death certificate, previous marriage certificate and an affidavit authorized by a notary declaring eligibility for marriage
»If you have changed your name or you were adopted, proof of this needs to be presented
»If either of you are under 18 years of age you will need written consent from your parents or guardians, in the form of an affidavit authorized by a notary.
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