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Puerto Rico Marriage License Requirements

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Puerto Rico Marriage License Requirements

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Puerto Rico Marriage License Laws:

  • Blood tests from a federally certified laboratory (in the U.S. or Puerto Rico) within 10 days of the wedding date
  • Marriage certificate can be acquired in advance from the Puerto Rico Department of Health
  • Doctor will need to sign and certify marriage certificate and blood tests in Puerto Rico
  • Couples can expect to receive their marriage license within ten days of their wedding date
  • Puerto Rico Marriage License Fee:

  • Visit the Demographic Registry to obtain the marriage license, and purchase two license stamps (total stamp cost is US $30)
  • Identification Needed for a Puerto Rico Marriage License:

  • Valid photo identification or passports
  • Proof of divorce or death certificate (if applicable)
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