In general, a U.S. citizen must be physically present in Mexico and show the paperwork necessary by the jurisdiction where the marriage will take place in order to marry a Mexican person in Mexico. Contact the Mexican Embassy or the nearest Mexican consulate in the United States for further information about weddings in Mexico.
The Mexican government requires that marriages between citizens of Mexico and foreign countries be registered with the proper authorities. Such registrations are valid for at least 10 years.
Mexican law provides that only a religious leader who has been granted special authority by a church or a notary public can perform a wedding ceremony. A priest or minister from a religious organization is required to conduct a wedding in accordance with legal requirements. Otherwise, anyone can act as a witness to a marriage; however, they cannot sign the license certificate.
What if a Mexican married a U.S. citizen without notifying the proper authorities? Can they still be deported?
Yes, unless there is some sort of criminal activity involved. In this case, the police would probably be notified by other means such as phone calls or emails. However, since the U.S. citizen would be considered an alien, they could refuse to cooperate with local authorities and leave the country if they so desired.
If an American citizen wishes to marry in Mexico, he or she must abide by all Mexican norms and laws. Citizens of the United States must have a valid passport and their tourist or resident permits must be current with Mexican Immigration Authorities; you must also seek a marriage permission from Mexican Immigration. In addition, since there is no legal recognition of same-sex marriages in Mexico, even if your country does recognize them, your marriage would not be recognized as valid by Mexican law.
There are several Mexican states where you can find places where you can get married without going to court. These offices are called "jurisprudencia" and they will take care of everything for you including sending out papers to other countries where marriage licenses are required. The cost of this service is about $100 USD. You can find more information about these offices here: http://www.salamancode.com/spanish-speaking-world/spain/san-mauricio-de-galicia/
American citizens who want to marry in Mexico must do so before reaching age 28. If you are born after January 1, 1985 you cannot get married in Mexico until age 31. There is no exception made for people with medical issues such as autism spectrum disorders or intellectual disabilities. If you are under age 28 and think you might be able to get away with it tell someone else about your plan first so they can stop you if necessary.
U.S. nationals must have a valid passport and their tourist or resident permits must be up to date with Mexican Immigration Authorities; you must also seek a marriage permission from Mexican Immigration. The marriage can be performed at the Civil Registry Office after the necessary prerequisites are met. The minimum age for marriage is 18, but in some states, the age may be as high as 21.
In Mexico, only legally permitted persons can perform marriages. This means that only priests or pastors of religious institutions, notaries public, or civil officers who have been authorized by their governments to conduct marriages can legally marry people in Mexico. If you are not able to find any of these individuals, it's best to avoid getting married in Mexico.
The price of getting married in Mexico varies depending on where in Mexico you want to be married and how many days in advance you decide to book your wedding ceremony. The average cost of getting married in Mexico is $2,500-5,000. There are no tax deductions for marriage expenses.
In Mexico, there is no minimum age for marriage except for being mentally competent. Therefore, if you can prove that you are mentally competent ie.
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