Legal requirements for getting married in Puerto Rico

You’ll be tallying up the RSVP’s when your wedding invitation says Puerto Rico, one of the Caribbean’s most popular island destinations. Here, the choice of venues are virtually endless, so get ready to do your homework. 

Happily, all the major hotels and resorts have plenty of wedding experience, as well as wedding planners right on staff, to make preparations hassle-free. Also look for wedding/honeymoon packages that add value while keeping the cost down. No spur of the moment nuptials are possible because of a VDRL blood test given at least 10 days prior to the marriage.

If couples have proof of their blood tests, they can get the license immediately. Both parties are required to show an ID card or passport plus an original birth certificate.

If a Non-U.S. resident, the party must obtain a certified Declaration that he or she is not married. This declaration must accompany the application.

If either party has been married before, an original divorce decree or the death certificate of a former spouse is required.

A US$2.00 stamp fee is the cost for a certified copy of the marriage license.

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