Getting Legally Married in Puerto Vallarta: Requirements for US Couples
Legal ceremony availableWhat the law requires
Same federal requirements as the rest of Mexico: civil ceremony performed by a licensed judge, apostilled and Spanish-translated birth certificates, valid passports, blood test done in Mexico within 14 days of the ceremony, and four witnesses with valid ID. Jalisco state paperwork is processed in Puerto Vallarta itself; most resorts and planners handle the coordination. Symbolic ceremonies on the beach are common, with the legal civil done before or after.
Do your guests need a visa?
No visa for US passport holders on a typical wedding-length stay in Mexico. Guests just need a passport valid for the travel dates (six months beyond, to be safe).
Marriage laws and document requirements change. Confirm with your planner or the country's consulate before you book.
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