Legal Requirements for Getting Married in Los Cabos

The following is a summary of civil marriage requirements between foreigners in Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, Mexico.

• Most hotels request that bride, groom and witnesses be in Mexico at least 2-4 business days before the wedding.
• Completed marriage application form.
• Two witnesses for bride and groom (total of 4 witnesses).
• Certified copy of birth certificates for bride and groom (Apostilled* copies)
• Valid passports for bride, groom, and witnesses
• Tourist cards for bride, groom, and witnesses. Tourist cards are issued at the airport upon arrival.
• Health certificate and blood test (HIV, Rubella, Syphilis VDRL, blood type) for bride and groom must be taken in Los Cabos 2-3 business days prior to the wedding.
• If divorced, the final Divorce Decree must be presented (original and Apostilled* copy). At least one year must have elapsed from the date on the divorce decree. Check with your wedding coordinator for further details.
• If widowed, the Death Certificate must be presented (original and Apostilled* copy). At least one year must have elapsed from the date on the death certificate. Check with your wedding coordinator for further details.
• If bride or groom is adopted, a certified copy of the adoption papers must be presented.
• Signed prenuptial agreement, which will be provided by the Justice of the Peace.

* Americans need to have their documents Apostilled. Canadians need to have their documents stamped and signed by the Mexican consulate officer in Canada.

The above information is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. For complete details, talk to your wedding coordinator, the Registro Civil, the Mexican Embassy, or the Mexican Consulate in your area.


Useful Links for Americans

• Embassy of Mexico in the United States - Legal Requirements for Getting Married in Mexico
  http://portal.sre.gob.mx/was_eng/index.php?option=displaypage&Itemid=61&op=page&SubMenu=
• Embassy of Mexico in the United States
  http://www.embassyofmexico.org/eng/
• Embassy of the United States in Mexico
  http://mexico.usembassy.gov/index.html

Useful Links for Canadians

• Embassy of Mexico in Canada - Legal Requirements for Getting Married in Mexico
  http://portal.sre.gob.mx/canadaingles/index.php?option=displaypage&Itemid=50&op=page&SubMenu=#MAR
• Embassy of Mexico in Canada
  http://portal.sre.gob.mx/canadaingles/
• Embassy of Canada in Mexico
  http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/mexico-city/