How to Get Married in Mexico

Most Mexican resorts can handle all your wedding arrangements, from paperwork to details like flowers and photography. In Mexico, only civil wedding ceremonies are legal; these are officiated by a Justice of the Peace.

For the ceremony, you will both need certified copies of your birth certificates that have been previously legalized by the Consulate of Mexico with jurisdiction over the country of birth.

Couples also must bring identification cards or passports and tourist cards. A blood test is also required.

If either of you have previously been married, you must prove that it has been one year since the official dissolution of your last marriage or since the death of your previous spouse. This will require certified copies of the divorce decree or a certified death certificate.

The couple must also have two witnesses over age 18; witnesses must be over age 18 and need to bring ID as well as copies of the ID. It is also recommended that couples bring two copies of all their documentation.

Also, plan to be in the country five days before your ceremony to take care of translation of documents. Be sure to check with your hotel's wedding coordinator before your wedding as regulations are subject to change.

As with US states, each state in Mexico has its own marriage laws so some regulations may vary from state to state.

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Note: Lovetripper.com provides the above information for guidance purposes only. Couples should verify all information with the consulate from their respective countries and with the local offices before making any plans.