Legal Requirements

Please note:

The following legal procedures, restrictions and costs mentioned here in are subject to change. Hotel Playa Mazatlán is not responsible for these changes. 

1.-Blood Test

• Done fifteen days before marriage ceremony.
• Not necessary if the couple is already living together.

2.-Booking the judge and pricing

• Judge performs the ceremony at the hotel: $ 140.00 U.S. (price subject to change)
• Judge performs ceremony in his office, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m: $70 U.S.

3.-Documents

• Passport and/or Original Birth Certificate
• Mexican Government Visa or "Tourist Card" (Immigration authorities provide this blue card to you on the plane)
• Divorce Certificate (if either party is divorced)
• Death Certificate (if either party is widowed)

4.-Witnesses

• Two adult witnesses required, If no friends or family are present, Hotel Playa will provide witnesses
• Application for joint or separate property Judge will provide this form to be filled out and signed prior to ceremony.

5.-Legalize the wedding

• Present your Wedding Certificate to your consulate here in Mexico or to the Mexican Immigration office.
• The American and Canadian Consulates are conveniently located on the Hotel Playa Mazatlan property.