Description
More about the Marriage Certificate
The Marriage Certificate is an official document from the Demographic Registry that certifies that you were married in Puerto Rico.
It is important to note that, as of July 1, 2010, the format of this document has been updated. Therefore, in case you are going to use this Certificate outside PR or USA, you will need to order a new one, together with an Apostille.
Who is entitled to apply for the Certificate?
Every person over 18 years of age has the right to obtain his or her Certificate. In addition, their parent, legal guardian, legal representative, legal custodian, guardian or heirs.
How long does the process take and what does the shipping look like?
Normal processing time is 10 working days . We also have an "express" or "super express" service(5 or 3 business days, respectively), for an additional cost at checkout.
In addition, the shipping time (i.e., the time it takes for the mail to arrive) will depend on the mail service you choose ("Priority" or "Express"). We ship anywhere in the world. For PR or USA, we use the federal mail system ("US Postal Service"). International shipments are through FedEx® or UPS®.
In which languages is this Certificate issued?
This Certificate is automatically issued in both Spanish and English.
Can I correct errors on the Certificate?
Yes, we can correct errors, but through this other link: Certificate Correction.
Since when are there records in the Registry?
The Demographic Registry of Puerto Rico began in 1931. However, they have many records from 1885 to 1931, from the stage known as the "Civil Registry".
Prior to 1885 there is no documentation, but you might check with the parish or church in the town of birth to see if they at least have baptismal records. If necessary, you could also search the FamilySearch.org or Ancestry.com databases. Anyway, if your case is pre-1885, we regret that we will not be able to assist you.
What type of Certificate do I need?
Generally, for the vast majority of cases, only the "regular" Certificate, which is the letter size, is required.
However, if necessary, we can also obtain what is known as the "literal" or "long" Certificate, as it is legal size paper, which provides much more detailed information. The "literal" Certificate is commonly requested by other countries as part of the process of applying for citizenship, for example, in Spain. Due to the additional time it takes to search the original records, the "literal" Certificate can take up to 30 days.
What other Certificates do you process?
It is also possible to process your Birth, Divorce or Marriage Certificate. To see the complete list of the Certificates we work with, you can go to the link of the Demographic Registry.
What do I do if I have questions or doubts?
If you still have questions after reading this, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions section.
Testimonials from previous clients:
Tatiana (verified owner) –
Bogota D.C., Colombia
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Oregon, United States
Jose Francisco (verified owner) –
Madrid, Spain
Jose Angel (verified owner) –
Florida, United States
The best service to perform this type of transaction remotely.
Heshmat M. (verified owner) –
Turkey
Excellent!
Jose Manuel C. (verified owner) –
New Jersey, United States
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Massachusetts, United States
Arrived quickly.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
United States
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Valencia, Spain
Same as above
JM R. (verified owner) –
We needed to change the letter of authorization and other documents, but then, we received it all the next day.