Passport/ID
Required
Original, valid passports for both parties are mandatory. You will also need photocopies of the main information page.
Must be valid for at least 6 months
What You Need
To ensure a smooth marriage registration process in Mexico, you must prepare a specific set of documents. Each item is essential, and requires careful attention to legalization and translation details before your arrival.
Required
If Applicable
We Provide
Not Required
Birth Certificate
Required
A certified copy of your birth certificate must be apostilled in your home country before you travel. Upon arrival in Mexico, it must be translated by an official certified (perito) translator.
Must be apostilled and translated
Medical Certificate
Required
You must undergo pre-nuptial blood tests (for syphilis, HIV, and blood type) at a clinic in Mexico. The tests must be performed within 14-15 days of the wedding, and the resulting medical certificate must be submitted with your application.
Must be done in Mexico
Tourist Permit (FMM)
Required
Your Forma Migratoria Múltiple (FMM) proves your legal presence in the country. You will receive this from immigration upon entry. Keep the original safe and bring a copy.
Issued upon arrival in Mexico
Single Status/CNI
If Applicable
Some states require a Certificate of No Impediment or a Single Status Affidavit. For U.S. citizens, this involves notarizing a self-drafted affidavit, having it apostilled, and then officially translated in Mexico.
Required in some Mexican states
Divorce/Death Certificate
If Applicable
If either party was previously married, you must provide an original or certified copy of the final divorce decree or death certificate. This document must also be apostilled in the home country and officially translated in Mexico.
Required only if applicable
Witnesses
We Provide
A valid civil ceremony requires witnesses (typically four, but varies by state) who are over 18 with valid ID. We can arrange for local witnesses to attend your ceremony.
Most states require four witnesses
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