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When you marry in Mexico, the emphasis is on the event, not the requirements. Getting married in Mexico is easy – very little is required.

Choose the ceremony type that suites you::

Civil/legal ceremony: This cermony type is available 7 days a week, at any hour you choose. If you want your marriage recognized as legal at home you must have civil ceremony, but you can combine this official portion of the ceremony with a religious ceremony if you choose. Although civil marriages performed in Mexico are legal in Mexico, you must legalize your marriage in your country of birth/residence. Do this by registering your marriage certificate at your local City Hall when you return home. Click here to see all requirements and documents for civil ceremonies.

Religious or symbolic: Catholic, Jewish and non denominational ceremonies are available alone or in conjunction with a civil ceremony. Click here for more details on religious/symbolic ceremonies.

Every type of ceremony requires:

Valid Passport: Passports are required to enter Mexico and are also mandatory for a legal wedding to be performed. Passports must be presented to the On-Site Wedding Coordinator at the time of the wedding consultation.
Tourist Card: These are provided on the plane prior to arrival into Cancun International Airport. Names on tourist card and passport MUST be the same.
Advanced Hotel Stay: You’ll need to arrive at the hotel one full business day before a symbolic or religious ceremony, and three full business days prior to a civil/legal ceremony.