Getting Married in Puerto Rico? Here is what you need to know…

Getting Married in Puerto Rico? Here is what you need to know…

April 23, 2020 Uncategorized 0

Read on for details on what’s required, then stop by a Demographic Registrar’s office to submit your documents once you get there. If you’re a citizen of a country other than the United States, be sure that all of your documents are translated into either English or Spanish.

Identification

The first thing you need is a valid government-issued ID, like a passport, state identification, or a driver’s license. Whichever form of ID you choose to present, check that it’s current and in good condition; if it’s expired or mutilated, you’ll be out of luck.

Birth Certificates

Each spouse must provide a birth certificate. Can’t bring the original? Make sure that you have a high-quality photocopy. If either spouse’s legal name doesn’t match what’s on the birth certificate, you’ll need sealed and certified change-of-name evidence.

Medical Clearance

Both spouses must be deemed healthy before your wedding gets the green light. If at least one party is a Puerto Rico resident, then both of you need to go for blood tests. If both parties live outside of Puerto Rico, blood tests aren’t required to get married there unless your home country or state requires them.

Bring a letter from a doctor certifying that you’re each in good health. The note must state that, according to the requirements of the country or state in which you live, you’re medically approved to get married. If your home country or state does not require blood work, be sure that it’s clearly stated in the note, which should be written on either the doctor’s letterhead or prescription pad. Spouses can be included on the same document, or you can bring a separate one for each party. Letters must be dated within 10 days prior to the wedding.

In lieu of a note from a doctor, you can opt to bring one from a certified nurse practitioner.

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Affidavit of Intention

Be prepared with an affidavit stating that you’re coming to Puerto Rico specifically to get married and that you’ll return to your place of residence after the wedding. The sworn statement must be obtained within 10 days prior to the wedding. You can secure one from a lawyer or from a notary public, and it must be accompanied by certification from the County Clerk, which in some cases might be the Secretary of State.

If you aren’t able to take care of the affidavit before you get there, don’t worry. You can have a local attorney prepare it when you arrive.

IRS Stamp

You’ll need to visit a colecturía (government office) and purchase a special stamp for $150, which you’ll include when you submit your paperwork.

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https://www.discoverpuertorico.com/weddings/info/everything-you-need-to-know-about-getting-married-puerto-rico

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