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Barceló Los Cabos Palace Deluxe

The groom, bride and Witnesses have to be in México, at least 2-4 business days before the wedding. Everything to be able to complete the Marriage application form.
Groom & Bride: valid passports and birth certificates (ESSENTIAL).
Groom, Bride and Witnesses: Tourist Visa Cards, given at the airport in Los Cabos
Groom & Bride: Blood Test (Name, Blood Type, Syphilis and HIV). The blood test must be done in Mexico from a specific government laboratory. An appointment will be booked at the Resort´s clinic. The payment is in cash direct in the hotel. Must be taken in Los Cabos 2-3 business days prior to the wedding.
Blood Test (Name, Blood Type, Syphilis and HIV). The Blood Test must be done in Mexico from a specific Governmental Laboratory. An appointment will be set with them to come to the Resort and take the blood sample. The payment is directly and in Cash.

Passports and birth certificate must have the same information (for the bride, has to be with her maiden name).
Tourist visa must be filled out as the same on your passport.
Blood test with HIV positive will be an impediment to get married in Mexico.
If the bride is divorced, a copy of the final divorce decree must be presented. At least one year must have elapsed from the date on the divorce decree.
If the bride is divorced and her passport has her ex husband last name and she wants to get married with her maiden name, it´s necessary to bring the following documentation:
- Copy of the Birth certificate.
- Apostille seal document that states that the bride has her maiden last name certified by the Secretary of State.
- Apostille seal and tourist visa card must be filled out according to the birth certificate.
- The city hall will keep the copies of the birth certificate and divorce certificates, they will not be returned.
- The marriage will be legal in Mexico.
- Laws and requirements may change according to Mexican Laws.
- The wedding department will keep a copy of the marriage certificate.
- Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions regarding documentation.

Documentation required prior to your trip to Mexico:

Visit your Pastor, your Parish Priest and do all the paperwork required there.
The couple must do the pre-marriage courses in their country.
Finally, ask the local priest Padre (Father) Juvencio Gonzalez for available dates, times and arrangement needed for the wedding.
Once availability has been confirmed by Padre Juvencio, we kindly ask you to contact us to book your wedding date at Barcelo Los Cabos Palace Deluxe and start planning your wedding day.

Call: 1 800 227 23 56
weddings@barcelo.com