Requirements to get married civilly in Guanajuato (updated)

Find here all the Requirements to get married civilly in Guanajuato.

Getting married in the center of Guanajuato has its charm, just like in San Miguel de Allende either Lion.

Remember that in Guanajuato the documentation must be presented with at least 10 days in advance of the selected wedding date. It is still not possible to get married online, as in other states. Also remember that in Guanajuato marriages between minors are no longer registered.

Find all the requirements to get married by state here.

How much does it cost to get married civilly in Guanajuato?

The celebration of a civil marriage varies in prices, depending on the town councils, which in turn are governed by the official offices. This example is from San Miguel de Allende, a very popular destination:

In the office of the Civil Registry Office $412
At home between nationals: $3,774

Requirements to get married civilly in Guanajuato (documents, payments and more…)

1. Valid official identification document with photograph

Voting credential – original and copy Professional ID – original and copy National Military Service Card – original and copy Passport – original and copy If you are a foreigner, the official identification will be your current passport

2. Proof of address with copy

The bride and groom must present proof of address no older than three months, and may be:

Electricity service bill Telephone service account statement Gas service bill Property tax bill

Here is a directory with the official offices of Guanajuato by municipality.

3. Certified copies of the birth certificate of the spouses

You can process your Birth Certificate online very easily here, download and validate the document, which can be printed on a white sheet of bond paper, and will be valid before any authority.

4. Prenuptial exams (laboratory)

They are used to rule out conditions such as syphilis, tuberculosis or chronic incurable, contagious or hereditary diseases.

5. CURP of the spouses

In original and copy.

6. Marriage application

This procedure must be done in person together with witnesses. It is not yet possible to download the marriage application online.

7. Two witnesses over 18 years of age for each spouse

The four witnesses must carry valid official identification with a photograph in the original and a copy.

8. Agreement establishing the property regime

It is the type of rules that regulate the administration of properties or assets acquired during marriage. The most common are:

Separation of assets Marital partnership

In Guanajuato, by default, marriages are registered under separation of property, unless the marital partnership is processed.

9. Prenuptial talks

In several states of the republic it is a necessary requirement. Such is the case of Guanajuato. The talks are free and a certificate is issued.

10. Certified copy of the decree of annulment of marriage, divorce or the death certificate of the deceased spouse

This is in case any of the parties have been married before.

11. When a spouse is a foreigner

When one of the spouses is a foreigner, they must present the permit from the National Migration Institute dependent on the Ministry of the Interior.

Now you know the requirements to get married civilly in Guanajuato. And if you have already decided which dress to wear, but still can’t find the right accessories, in this note you will find ideas to inspire you.

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