Ceremony
The only marriage in Mexico that changes your marital status from single to married, and the only one recognized outside of Mexico, is referred to as a “civil wedding.” This “Matrimonio Civil” is performed by the Registro Civil via their justices. The justices perform these marriages in the office of the Registro Civil or just about any other location a couple specifies. Mexico’s Matrimonio Civil and the 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 Mexican civil ceremony is a fairly straightforward matter, easily arranged, and certainly not as bureaucratic as it sounds. The Mexican government has gone to considerable lengths to render the language of the ceremony romantic and memorable. The words of a 19th century poet are recited as part of the ceremony and justices allow for the recitation of personal vows created by the wedding participants. Caribbean Blue Weddings provides an English-language translator who simultaneously interprets the ceremony.
- Valid passport.
- Mexican turistic card (issued upon entering the country).
- Blood tests are required for a civil marriage (HIV, blood type, RH factor, venereal disease) It can be done at any local clinic, the results are ready in 24 hours, and there is no need to fuss over translating the results.
- Doctor's certification of the blood test - you must have a certificate from a local doctor that certifies the lab results.
- Four witnesses are required for the civil marriage. All four can be supplied by our company, if you wish. The witnesses are required to provide a valid passport and Mexican turistic card . We will need personal information on each witness for the Registro Civil’ s paper work, which we can compile at the pre-wedding meeting (name, age, address, nationality, marital status, occupation and relation to the bride/groom).
