Mexico - Apply for Marriage License

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. ToApply for a Marriage License, the applicant has to approach the Civil Registration Office link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. Ensure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
4. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
5. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
6. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
7. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
8. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
9. In some cases, the Civil Registry Office may require an interview or appointment to verify the information and documents provided. Attend any scheduled appointments as instructed.
10. Once the application has been reviewed and approved, the applicant will be issued a marriage license.
11. The license is usually valid for a certain period, typically 30 days, during which you can legally get married.
12. This entire process can be completed within 1 week or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, National identity card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Fee receipt
• Passport size certificate
• Medical certificate
• Proof of marital status
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Civil Registration Office
Héroes de Nacozari esq. Av. López Mateos,
Col. San Luis, C.P. 20250, Aguascalientes, Ags.
Telephone number: 01 449 9 10 26 46 ext. 6322
Contact link

Eligibility

• Any unmarried person in Mexico who intends to Apply for Marriage License is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 1 week or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• E-mail address
• Citizenship
• Spouse's full name
• Spouse's address
• Spouse's E-mail address
• Names of Minor Children
• Date of marriage
• Plaintiff's (Your) telephone number (very important)
• Plaintiff's (Your) signature

Need for the Document

• A Marriage License in Mexico is an official legal document that authorizes a couple to get married. It is issued by the Civil Registry Office (Oficina del Registro Civil) in the municipality where the marriage ceremony will take place.
• The Marriage License confirms that the couple meets the legal requirements to enter into marriage and allows them to proceed with the marriage ceremony.

Information which might help

• The Marriage License serves as proof that the couple has complied with the necessary legal procedures, such as submitting required documents, meeting age and eligibility requirements, and completing any mandatory waiting periods or medical tests.
• It is an essential document for legal recognition of the marriage and is typically required when registering the marriage with the Civil Registry Office after the ceremony.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• The Marriage Certificate is an important legal document that can be used as proof of the marriage.

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Others

• The Marriage License contains important information about the couple, such as their names, ages, places of birth, occupations, and their intent to marry. It may also include details about any previous marriages or divorces, if applicable. The license is typically valid for a specific period, usually around 30 days, during which the marriage ceremony must take place.