The following is a list of requirements for civil marriage
of non-residents in Costa Rica, for both the bride and groom. These papers must be
presented at least one month in advance.
Name
Profession
Passport Numbers
Foreign Address
Birth Date
Place of Birth
Nationality
Father's full name
Mother's full maiden name
Parent's address
Original copy of Passport
Official copy of original divorce certified or notarized at
Costa Rica's Consulate or Embassy.
For women, (If applicable), 300 days must have transpired
from the official date of the divorce to be able to become married in Costa Rica. In
addition, the name of the former husband is required.
Some lawyers are going to require a document which states that the bride and groom
are single. If this is the case, the document must be translated into Spanish before you
present it to the lawyer. Other lawyers will make your lives much simpler by drawing up a
sworn statement from the bride and groom, in which they declare that they are single. The
lawyer is also required to check the Civil Registry in Costa Rica to see that neither the
bride nor groom has been married in Costa Rica, and then draw up another document stating
that he did not see either of their names listed as previously married in Costa Rica. Two
witnesses are also required to sign the necessary documents. This is no big deal, most of
the hotel owners who offer wedding services will also offer their services as witnesses.
Getting Married in Samara
Samara has been chosen by many couples as a romantic place to get married.
A memory to last a lifetime!
Fabiola López Attorney at Law will be more than happy to assist with the arrangements.
Ask
your hotel for a Special Honeymoon package.
