Legalities of a Wedding in Mexico

Wedding Chapel in Cabo

We can arrange 2 kinds of ceremonies and it is possible to have both ceremonies at one wedding. You have the choice of two kinds of weddings in Cabo San Lucas Civil/Legal ceremony performed by a Civil Judge (Matrimonio Civil)

The judges vows are in Spanish and cannot be altered
This is recognized as legal throughout the world
You must have 4 adult witnesses over the age of 18

Religious/Blessing ceremony performed by a Non-Denominational Minister.

This is not a legal ceremony
You have total control over your wedding vows

For the Civil Ceremony the following is mandatory: • Copy of your birth certificate
• Lab work completed in the state in which you are getting married
• Copy of your Tourist Visas (you receive these on the plane)
• Divorce decree if applicable. It is necessary to be divorced one year in order to get married in Mexico.
• There are no exceptions to the above for a Legal wedding that is legal throughout the world.Copies of marriage certificates will be available at the corresponding Civil Register Office. The civil Ceremony can be performed in the judge’s chambers Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM or the civil ceremony can be performed outside the judge’s chambers at a location of your choice for an additional fee.

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Legalities:
Non-Denominational Minister for Non-Legal Ceremony $350
Judge for Legal Ceremony (Conducted in Spanish ONLY) $300
Translator $100
Blood Work & Legal Paperwork $175

Please note all rates are estimated and are subject to change.
Coordination can only be provided in conjunction with accommodations booked through our agency.
Wedding coordination rates are NOT included in the estimated rates.

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