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Puerto Rico Marriage License Requirements-

Planning a destination wedding to Puerto Rico? Close to 4 million people live on the 'Island of Enchantment,' with more than a million in the greater San Juan metropolitan area alone. It is a vibrant, modern, bilingual, multicultural society, one that has been molded by Spanish, African, Indian and U.S. influences.

Puerto Rico Marriage License Laws:

  • Marriage license papers must be requested in writing via the registry address below. Both the bride and groom must appear in person at the time of applying for the papers.
  • The amount of time needed to complete the license requirements is around 2 months, so prepare in advance!
  • All documents must be authenticated at the Marriage License Bureau.
  • Marriages may be performed by a judge in his chambers or in open court at no fee. They may also be performed by any clergyman authorized to perform marriage ceremonies.
  • Copy of Certificate of Marriage can be obtained from the Demographic Registry (address below) Central office has had records since July 22, 1931. Copies of earlier records may be obtained by writing to Local Registrar (Registrador Demografico) in municipality where event occurred or by writing to central office for information.
  • Money order should be made payable to Secretary of the Treasury. Personal checks are not accepted. To verify current fees, the telephone number is 787.728.7980.

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Puerto Rico Marriage License Fee:

Visit the Demographic Registry to obtain the marriage license, and purchase two license stamps (total stamp cost is US $30)

Identification Needed for a Puerto Rico Marriage License:

  • If either party is a citizen or resident of a country other than the U.S, a declaration certifying that he or she is not married must be sworn before a Notary Public or other person authorized to administer paths in that country. This declaration must accompany the application.
  • Original passports
  • If previously married, you need a certified copy of divorce or death decree with a raised seal prior to a marriage license being granted
  • Blood tests are required, although a test conducted on the U.S. mainland within 10 days of the ceremony will suffice. A doctor in Puerto Rico must sign the license after conducting an examination of the bride and groom
  • Written consent of parents is required where individuals are under 21, but over 16

Good to know....

The Tourism Offices can often help provide specific details about wedding planning in Puerto Rico.
Puerto Rico Main Office
La Princesa Bldg. #2 Paseo La Princesa
Old San Juan, P.R. 00902
P.O. Box 902-3960
San Juan, P.R. 00902-3960
Tel: 787 7212400
Email: info@gotopuertorico.com
Web: www.gotopuertorico.com

  • Registrars Offices

  • The registrar's office should be contacted for specific rules regarding planning your destination or beach wedding in Puerto Rico. They will also provide information regarding marriage licenses and marriage certificates.
    Demographic Registry
    P.O. Box 11854
    Fernandez Juncos Station
    San Juan, PR 00910
    Tel: 787 728 7980

    • Although this information is deemed to be correct - we recommend you should always confirm the marriage requirements of the country you are visiting before leaving on your trip.