Puerto Rico Marriage Requirements

There is no residency requirement on Puerto Rico. Blood tests are required, however, but they can be performed in the U.S. ten days before the couple arrives in Puerto Rico. The couple will need to have a physical while on the island because a physician in Puerto Rico must sign the marriage license. Additional information is available from the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Health Department.

Marriage License Information

Marriage license papers may be requested in writing from the Dept. of Health, Demographic Registry Office, Box 11854, Fernandez Juncos Station, Santurce, PR 00910 (allow 2 months) or call (787) 728-7980.

Both parties must appear at the City Court office to purchase a marriage license. Persons 16-17 years of age must have the consent of their parents or legal guardians to marry. Blood tests are required.

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.

If applicable, divorce must be finalized in the state or country where it was granted. A divorced person must provide a 'certified' copy of his or her final divorce decree, and a person whose former spouse has died must provide a certified copy of death certificate with a raised seal prior to a marriage license being granted.

With the above hand you need to obtain a medical certificate from a physician in Puerto Rico (VDRL blood test required), such document will expire in 14 days. Lastly you visit the Marriage License Bureau to have all the documents authenticated. Once your documents are in order you may be married at the free weekly Judicial Center ceremony or at a $150-200 private ceremony (your hotel may set this up).

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