Casa De Golf will be happy to help you plan your Wedding Day in Costa Rica. We can assist you with securing catering, photographer, flowers and any other special arrangements you need during your stay. Please contact us with your needs.
Below are the documentation requirements for getting married in Costa Rica
Getting married in Costa Rica is not difficult, but like most foreign countries, requires quite a bit of paperwork. A lawyer will be appointed to handle all the legalities to make your marriage legal in Costa Rica and your home country. The following papers need to be presented at least one month in advance of your arrival to ensure a smooth and stress-free wedding day.
Full name of both Bride and Groom, first, middle and last. No initials will be accepted.
Passport numbers and nationality
Birth dates
Place of birth
Foreign address
Occupation/Profession
Marital status-if divorced you will need to provide a copy of the divorce decree. If the Bride has been divorced for less than 12 months, she must present a negative pregnancy test to the nearest Costa Rican consulate for authentication.
Father’s full name and nationality
Mother’s full maiden name and nationality
Parent’s address
You will need to contact a lawyer, judge or priest/Rabbi (Casa De Golf would be happy to provide a referral) depending on the type of wedding to perform the ceremony on your wedding day. The above documents and information will need to be authenticated by a Consulate of Costa Rica prior to arrival into the country.
Witnesses
Costa Rican law requires two witnesses to sign the necessary documents. If you need witnesses, we will be happy to provide them for you. If you are traveling with friends they may act as your witnesses, however, immediate family members are not allowed to act as witnesses. Your witnesses will need to supply the following information:
Full name, no initials
Date and place of birth
Current address
Passport number and nationality
Marital status
The Bride and Groom will need to bring with them their original passports, two copies of their passports and one copy of their witnesses’ passport. Upon arrival, they will be required to sign a sworn statement that all information provided is correct. After the ceremony, the Bride, Groom and witnesses will sign a marriage certificate which will be filed in Costa Rica, sent to your own country’s embassy and a copy sent to your home address.
