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Legal Requirements
Documents Required for Civil Office
• Home address and occupations (bride & groom)
• Birth certificates (Original or certified copy of each one)
• Valid passports (Although passports are not required for US citizens
for entry into Mexico, they are mandatory for weddings)
• Original blood test (to determine blood type, HIV and STD). Tests must
be taken at the resort and results are ready within 24 hours (Fee of approximately
$50.00 per person applies)
• Certified copy of former spouse's death certificate (If applicable)*
• Certified copy of Divorce decree (If applicable)*. If divorced more than
once, please bring each divorce decree with the Apostille attached.
• Legal documentation of adoption or name change (if applicable)*
• Tourist ID (provided by customs upon your arrival at Cancun International
Airport). Names on Tourist ID and Passport MUST be the same.
• Name, age, nationality, home address, occupation, passport and tourist
ID of 4 witnesses. Witnesses must arrive two (2) days prior to ceremony. If witnesses
are not available, Palace Resorts will provide them.
• Bride and Groom must arrive in Cancun at least 3 working days prior to
the wedding ceremony to meet with the wedding coordinator and submit all documents.
Ceremony will not be performed unless all documents are in order. (no exceptions).
All documents become the property of the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico.
• Important - If the Bride or Groom's nationality is Mexican, additional
documents are required. Please advise your wedding coordinator. Names on Tourist
ID, divorce decree and Passport MUST be the same.
•FMT tourist card (This document will be given to you by the airline and stamped
by the Immigration Officer upon arrival in Mexico)
•4 Witnesses, if not Mexican nationals, then their valid passport and FMT tourist
cards are required (Tourist card be given to you by the airline and stamped by
the Immigration Officer upon arrival in Mexico)
* An Apostille Document MUST be attached to divorce decrees, death certificates, Adoption and name change
documents. For information on how to obtain the Apostille document please contact
the Secretary of State office or visit www.state.gov/www/authenticate or www.coordinatedlegal.com/secretaryOfState
Please note that divorce decrees,
Apostille documents, death certificates, adoption and name change documents MUST be
translated into Spanish by a certified translator and notarized. Translation
services are provided at the resort and at several places around Cancun, however,
we HIGHLY recommend that you have your documents translated in advance of your
trip to save time and effort. For more information visit Language
Translation Service which offers excellence in Spanish, French, German, English,
and multiple language translation services with outstanding translators, affordable
rates, and guaranteed satisfaction.
Important Notes:
** Do Not Send Documents by Mail **
- Mexican registry office is only open from Monday through Saturday
Additional Requirements If Getting Married At Palace Resorts
- A 50% deposit of the complete package is required 14 days after confirmation
is received. Final payment is due 30 days prior to ceremony. A cancellation
penalty of $200.00 will apply to all wedding packages if cancelled within
30 days of wedding date.
- Reservations should be made in advance to guarantee preferred wedding date.
- Mexican registry office is only open from Monday through Saturday
- Dress code: Formal or Semi-formal, no shorts or bathing suits
- Packages only apply for residents of US, Canada & Mexico
- Wedding Times: April thru September - 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm,
6pm
October thru March - 11am,
12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm
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