Mexico Wedding Requirements*
There are two forms of weddings performed in Mexico: The Civil Wedding (Matrimonio Civil) and
The Religious/non-denominational Ceremony
The Civil Wedding (Matrimonio Civil)
This ceremony changes your marital status from single to married. Mexico's Matrimonio Civil and
resultant Acta de Matrimonio (your proof-of-marriage certificate) is recognized by the United
States, Canada, France, England, Scotland, Ireland, Germany and most other countries.
The Matrimonio Civil is performed by the Registro Civil via their justices. The justices perform
these marriages in the offices of the Registro Civil or, for an additional fee, just about anywhere
you specify.
The Justices allow the saying of personal vows. Required documentation for bride and groom:
(Civil Wedding):
- Valid Passport.
- Mexican entry visa
- Blood tests
- Valid birth certificate with seal (must be a certified copy).
- Four witnesses (can be provided)
- Divorce decree(s). (if applicable)
The Religious/non-denominational Ceremony:
Religious/non-denominational ceremonies are a wonderful way to tie the knot. These ceremonies
do not change your marital status here in Mexico or back home. If you want to do so later, you can
do that with a justice of the peace in your country of origin, or do both, the religious and the civil
wedding here in Mexico.
Required documentation for bride and groom: (Religious/non-denominational Ceremony)
- Valid Passport.
- Mexican entry visa
- Two witnesses (can be provided)
- Divorce decree(s). (if applicable)
* All information is subject to change
There are two forms of weddings performed in Mexico: The Civil Wedding (Matrimonio Civil) and
The Religious/non-denominational Ceremony
The Civil Wedding (Matrimonio Civil)
This ceremony changes your marital status from single to married. Mexico's Matrimonio Civil and
resultant Acta de Matrimonio (your proof-of-marriage certificate) is recognized by the United
States, Canada, France, England, Scotland, Ireland, Germany and most other countries.
The Matrimonio Civil is performed by the Registro Civil via their justices. The justices perform
these marriages in the offices of the Registro Civil or, for an additional fee, just about anywhere
you specify.
The Justices allow the saying of personal vows. Required documentation for bride and groom:
(Civil Wedding):
- Valid Passport.
- Mexican entry visa
- Blood tests
- Valid birth certificate with seal (must be a certified copy).
- Four witnesses (can be provided)
- Divorce decree(s). (if applicable)
The Religious/non-denominational Ceremony:
Religious/non-denominational ceremonies are a wonderful way to tie the knot. These ceremonies
do not change your marital status here in Mexico or back home. If you want to do so later, you can
do that with a justice of the peace in your country of origin, or do both, the religious and the civil
wedding here in Mexico.
Required documentation for bride and groom: (Religious/non-denominational Ceremony)
- Valid Passport.
- Mexican entry visa
- Two witnesses (can be provided)
- Divorce decree(s). (if applicable)
* All information is subject to change