Description
Who can apply?
✅ The request may be made by any of the registered individuals, provided they are at least 18 years old, as well as by their father, mother, children, grandchildren, grandparents, legal representative, or heirs.
Main requirement
👉 Copy of a valid photo ID: driver's license, official ID, or passport.
Marriage certificates available dating back to 1885
✅ Since 1885, under the former “Civil Registry,” with some exceptions.
Current official format
⚠️ Valid format onlysince July 2010, in green.
Correction of errors or name change
❌ Does your certificate contain errors, or do you want to change your name? We'll review it and let you know how to proceed. For more information, click this link.
If you do not remember the details
🗓️ In most cases, we can locate the records with the information you provide.
📌 If necessary, check the "estimated date" option when ordering.
⏱ Expedited or Urgent Marriage Certificate: Processing Times
You can request your Puerto Rican marriage certificate with standard normal, expedited, or urgent processing. Select the option when you pay. Shipping time is not included. See below for the differences between the standard and certified copies, as well as the exception for records that are 100 years old or older.
- Standard Certificate: ✅ Letter size ✨ the most common ✨
⏱ Business days
📅 Normal: 15 days
⚡ Fast: 10 days
🔥 Urgent: 5 days
⚠️ Marriages that took place 100 years ago or more may take up to 30 calendar days. - Full (Long) Certificate: Legal size, with additional information, only for special procedures, such as Spanish citizenship, correction of errors, or name changes. You can select this option at checkout. See an example here.
❗ Processing time: 15 business days
📦 Shipping
💲 Shipping costs are calculated when you enter your address at checkout.
🇵🇷 PR: Federal Mail
🇺🇸 U.S.: Federal Mail or FedEx
🌎 International: FedEx
🌐 Language and format
In Spanish and English, on printed paper.
Additional option: electronic format ("PDF") available upon request.
🔍 Additional information
⚠️ We do not conduct genealogical research. If you need to verify information before placing an order, please check FamilySearch ↗️.
✅ Order today!
⚠️ Add an Apostille only if the document will be used outside of Puerto Rico and outside the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions About Puerto Rican Marriage Certificates
Still Have Questions?
Use this form only if you need a preliminary evaluation before placing your order.
We will respond by email within 1–2 business days.
If you meet the requirements listed above, click “Order Now.”













Ana G. –
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This was a very fast and efficient way to be able to obtain this document from the United States. The process still very archaic, so if you can't do this in person, this Abogado Notario online is the way to go! Worth every penny!
Tatiana –
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Jose Angel –
The best service to perform this type of transaction remotely.
Heshmat M. –
Excellent!
Jose Manuel C. –
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Arrived quickly.
Anonymous –
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Same as above
JM R. –
We needed to change the letter of authorization and other documents, but then, we received it all the next day.