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Getting
Married
Marriage License Requirements
- Both
parties must appear at the City Court office
to purchase a marriage license. Persons 16-17
years of age must have the consent of their
parents or legal guardians to marry. Blood tests
are required.
- If
either party is a citizen or resident of a country
other than the U.S, a declaration certifying
that he or she is not married must be sworn
before a Notary Public or other person authorized
to administer paths in that country. This declaration
must accompany the application.
- If
applicable, divorce must be finalized in the
state or country where it was granted. A divorced
person must provide a 'certified' copy of his
or her final divorce decree, and a person whose
former spouse has died must provide a certified
copy of death certificate with a raised seal
prior to a marriage license being granted.
- Marriage
license papers may be requested in writing from
the Dept. of Health, Demographic Registry Office,
Box 11854, Fernandez Juncos Station, Santurce,
PR 00910 (allow 2 months) or call (787) 728-7980.
With the above in hand you need to obtain a
medical certificate from a physician in Puerto
Rico, (VDRL blood test required) such document
will expire in 14 days. Lastly you visit the
Marriage License Bureau to have all the documents
authenticated. Once your documents are in order
youmay be married at the free weekly Judicial
Center ceremony or at a $150-200 private ceremony
(your hotel may set this up).
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Puerto
Rico At A Glance
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Language:
Spanish, English
Government:
Commonwealth (associated with the US)
Capital:
San Juan
Size:
9,104 sq km, 501 km of coastline
Location:
Caribbean, island between the Caribbean Sea and the North
Atlantic Ocean, east of the Dominican Republic
Climate:
Tropical marine, mild; little seasonal temperature variation
Electricity:
110 volt, 60 cycles - same as U.S. standard.
Currency:
US dollar (USD)
Driving:
Drive on right. Roads are clearly marked and maps are
available. Note that speed limits are indicated in miles
per hour, but distances are shown in kilometers.
Rentals: International
and local rental companies are numerous. A valid dirivers
license is required and most major companies require a
credit card.
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