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Getting
Married
These
are general guidelines. There are 31 states in Mexico
and costs and requirements may vary slightly.
You must both be living human beings.
You must be 18 years of age or older.
Persons under eighteen years of age can't get married
without the consent of a parent or guardian. The lowest
age threshold for marriage, with parental consent, is
16 for males and 14 for women.
It takes at least 3 working days before the wedding to
arrange the necessary paperwork.
All weddings must take place between Monday and Saturday.
Documentation
1. Proof of citizenship:
Original Birth Certificate* (2 photocopies) or
Valid Passport or
Drivers license (2 photocopies)
Europeans must have a visa as well.
*If you use a birth certificate it must be translated
into Spanish and confirmed by the Office of External Affairs
in your country of origin.
2. Tourist I.D. (Tourist white paper obtained at the airport
in Cancun).
3. Medical exam including:
Blood Test Results including:
HIV
RPR (social disease)
Blood Type
Medical Certificate (in Spanish)
Thorax x-ray plates (Chest X-rays)
NOTE: Blood tests MUST be done the week of the wedding.
4. Home address and occupations of bride and groom.
5. Divorce Certificate(s) if one or both parties are divorced.
6. Two witnesses for the ceremony with:
Name
Age
Nationalities
Home addresses
Occupations
Witnesses must have proper identification. Witnesses not
from Mexico must have:
Proof of citizenship:
Original Birth Certificate* (2 photocopies) or
Valid Passport or
Drivers license (2 photocopies)
MAKING ARRANGEMENTS
Most resorts have a wedding planner and offer this service.
The best thing to do is contact the resort yourself and
do not rely on a travel agent that will tell you anything.
Once you have found a wedding planner you are happy with
check out the resort/hotel and chose if you wish to stay
there or keep looking. As soon as you have made your reservation
we suggest you book your wedding.
You can also make the arrangements yourself by visiting
the Civil Registry in the area you wish to get married
in. Every state in Mexico has its own set of laws regarding
getting married. There is however a prevailing theme of
basic requirements.
THE REGISTRO CIVIL
The Registro Civil, found in every city and pueblo, serves
as the city hall's marriage license bureau. The bride
and groom will have to make their application at the Registro
Civil serving the area where they plan to be married.
At the Registro Civil, the betrothed couple will be asked
to:
file an application
present the original and copies of their passports
prove they are legally in Mexico (FMT, tourist card, FM-3,
FM-2 or other visa)
present certified copies of their birth certificates
present medical tests results
be accompanied by two legally qualified witnesses* who
will be present at the civil ceremony.
*Photo identification is required by all participants.
The certified copies of each birth certificate must bear
the apostille of the Secretary of State in which the document
was issued. And then it must be translated by an approved
translator.
The couple must also complete a statement contained in
the application designating whether the nuptial duo plans
to be married under the system of joint or separate property.
Once the necessary paperwork has been completed a fee
is charged [$30-$40 USD] and the license is issued. Civil
ceremonies can be performed at the Registro Civil. Waiting
periods before performing the civil ceremony vary from
state to state.
After the civil ceremony is completed the next step is
to obtain a certified copy of the marriage certificate
[acta de matrimonio]. It is a good idea to obtain several
copies.
HOTEL/RESORT RECEPTIONS
Every hotel and resort has a conference room, which can
be used for receptions. Quite often the room is an adjacent
restaurant space not in use. Food is easily catered and
you do have a selection from either Mexican, European
or American food. Prices vary from hotel to hotel. entertainment
can also be arranged through the hotel.
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Cozumel
At A Glance
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Cozumel
At a Glance
Language: Spanish is the official language. English
is widely spoken
Government: Republic since 1917. Gained independence
from Spain in 1821
Mexico Capital: Mexico City
Size: Mexico - 1,953,162 sq km (754,120 sq miles)
Cozumel - 33 miles long and 8 miles wide
Climate: The climate of Cozumel is semi-tropical
and humid, with a rainy season from May to November, mainly
concentrated in the fall months. March and April are the
driest months. It doesn’t rain all the time during the
rainy season, but in short, intense afternoon downpours,
so any time is good for a visit to Cozumel.
Electricity: 110 volts AC, 60Hz. US 2-pin (flat)
plugs are usual
Currency: Mexican Peso
Driving: Drivers license required, drive on right
Rentals: International and local auto rental agencies
can be found at the airport and around Cancun. must be
21 years old, hold a driver's license and major credit
card. Road signs are in Spanish
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