Costa Rica Sections Getting There Where To Stay Activities Visitor Tips Getting Married Calendar Weather Area Guide Maps Information Request Costa Rica Main CTW Main	Getting Married The following is a list of requirements for civil marriage of non-residents in Costa Rica, for both the bride and groom. These papers must be presented at least one month in advance. Name Profession Passport Numbers Foreign Address Birth Date Place of Birth Nationality Father's full name Mother's full maiden name Parent's address Original copy of passport Official copy of original divorce certified or notarized at Costa Rica's Consulate or Embassy. For women, (If applicable), 300 days must have transpired from the official date of the divorce to be able to become married in Costa Rica. In addition, the name of the former husband is required. Some lawyers are going to require a document which states that the bride and groom are single. If this is the case, the document must be translated into Spanish before you present it to the lawyer. Other lawyers will make your lives much simpler by drawing up a sworn statement from the bride and groom, in which they declare that they are single. The lawyer is also required to check the Civil Registry in Costa Rica to see that neither the bride nor groom has been married in Costa Rica, and then draw up another document stating that he did not see either of their names listed as previously married in Costa Rica. Two witnesses are also required to sign the necessary documents. This is no big deal, most of the hotel owners who offer wedding services will also offer their services as witnesses. Costa Rica At A Glance - Language: Spanish (official), English Government: Democratic republic Capital: San Jose Size: total: 51,100 sq km, coastline: 1,290 km Location: Central America, bordering both the Caribbean Sea and the North Pacific Ocean, between Nicaragua and Panama Climate: Tropical and subtropical; dry season (December to April); rainy season (May to November); cooler in highlands Electricity: Outlets are 110 V, with standard US two prong plugs. Currency: Costa Rican colon (CRC) Driving: You are allowed to drive with your normal drivers license for three months. Rentals: Many international and local companies are found throughout the country.
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