Marriage Requirements For United States Citizens In Cozumel

Paperwork

Each individual must present the following documents:

• Original passport or birth certificate with apostille from secretary of state at which the certificate is registered. Birth certificate must be accompanied with a valid government issued photo ID with matching name.
• Copy of tourist card.
• Medical certificate (blood test) issued within 20 days of the wedding date. It is recommended that the blood test be taken in Mexico, where the medical certificate can be obtained in one day. If taken in the United States, verification of the tests will need to be obtained by a Mexican doctor.

All documents must be presented 72 hours in advance.

Witnesses

• Four witnesses, above the age of 18, are required.
• Mexican nationals will need a copy of their official I.D.
• American citizens will need a copy of their tourist card and I.D.

Minimum Stay Requirements

There are no minimum stay requirements for couples getting married in Cozumel.

Cost

The couple will be required to pay $350 for marriage license and judge's services.

 

Wedding Coordinators

Many of the hotels organize weddings on their properties and can be contacted directly.

Independent wedding planners include the companies listed below. See Wedding Planners side bar for additional details.

• Something Special - www.cozumelweddings.net
• Cozumel Wedding Planner - www.cozumelweddingplanner.com
• Mayaland Weddings - www.mayalandweddings.com