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Do You Need Two Apostilled Birth Certificates to Get Married and Become a Dual Citizen in Mexico?

September 14, 2025
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If you’re a U.S. citizen planning to get legally married in Mexico and also apply for Mexican citizenship, you may be wondering: Do I need two separate apostilled copies of my U.S. birth certificate?

The short answer is YES — you’ll most likely need two apostilled birth certificates. Here’s why, and how Orange County Apostille can help.

🇲🇽 Getting Married in Mexico as a U.S. Citizen

Getting married in Mexico as a foreigner involves several legal steps, and a birth certificate apostille is one of the most important documents you’ll need.

Required Documents for Legal Marriage in Mexico:

  • A certified copy of your U.S. birth certificate
  • Apostille issued by the Secretary of State where the certificate was issued
  • Spanish translation by a certified translator
  • Valid passport and tourist card (Forma Migratoria Múltiple)
  • Additional documents depending on the region (e.g., blood tests or affidavits)

Once apostilled and translated, your birth certificate must be submitted to the Mexican Civil Registry (Registro Civil) to proceed with the marriage application.

📌 The Registry usually keeps the apostilled document permanently.

👉 What documents do you need for a legal marriage in Mexico?

🎯 Apostille for Mexican Citizenship (Dual Nationality)

Many U.S.-born individuals of Mexican descent are eligible for Mexican nationality by birth through their parents or grandparents. This process is handled by:

  • The Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores (SRE) in Mexico, or
  • A Mexican consulate abroad

Required Documents for Mexican Citizenship by Descent:

  • Your apostilled U.S. birth certificate
  • Proof of your Mexican parent’s citizenship (e.g., their birth certificate)
  • Your parent’s official ID
  • Spanish translation of your documents
  • Completed application form and appointment

📌 The consulate or SRE office also retains the apostilled birth certificate for processing.

👉 How to apostille your birth certificate for dual citizenship

❓ Why Two Apostilled Copies Are Needed

Even if it’s the same document, the two separate government entities in Mexico — the Civil Registry and SRE — will require their own official copy:

  • ✅ One apostille for your marriage
  • ✅ One apostille for your citizenship application

🛑 You cannot reuse the same apostilled document because:

  • It must be physically submitted and retained in each office
  • Apostilles are not photocopiable or reusable
  • The marriage process and the citizenship process do not coordinate with each other

👉 Need two apostilles? Order both at once

🗂️ Step-by-Step Guide to Apostilling Two Birth Certificates

Orange County Apostille makes this process easy:

  1. Order two certified copies of your birth certificate from your state’s vital records office
  2. Send them to us or drop them off at our Irvine office:
    • 📍 17875 Von Karman Ave, Ste 150, Irvine, CA 92614
  3. We handle:
    • Apostille processing
    • Certified Spanish translations
    • Return delivery or direct submission if required
  4. Receive your apostilled and translated birth certificates — ready for use in Mexico!

👉 Our step-by-step apostille process

🕒 Timelines and Fees

At Orange County Apostille, we offer:

  • Standard apostille: 7–10 business days
  • Expedited service: 2–3 business days
  • Same-day apostille: available on request

💵 Fees:

  • $75 per apostille + $26 CA State fee
  • $25 per translation
  • $25 per notarized copy certification (if needed)

👉 See all apostille pricing

🔒 We Handle Apostilles For All U.S. States

Even if you were born in another U.S. state, we can still help:

  • We process birth certificate apostilles nationwide
  • We coordinate apostille requests for California, Texas, Arizona, New York, Illinois, and more
  • No matter where you live — we can apostille your document

👉 Nationwide apostille service

📝 Additional Tips

  • Translate first or apostille first? Always apostille the original certified copy first, then translate the apostilled version.
  • Certified translation required: Most Mexican government agencies require translations from certified professionals.
  • Photocopies are not accepted: Only original documents with original apostilles are valid.

👉 Can you apostille a photocopy?

✅ Final Answer: Yes, You Need Two Apostilles

If you’re:

  • Getting legally married in Mexico
  • Applying for dual citizenship through a Mexican parent

You will need two apostilled U.S. birth certificates, because:

  • Each government agency keeps a separate copy
  • Apostilled documents cannot be reused or duplicated
  • Apostille seals are for one-time official use

👉 Get started with your apostille request today

📞 Contact Orange County Apostille

We’re here to help you navigate both the marriage and citizenship apostille processes.

📍 Orange County Apostille

17875 Von Karman Ave, Suite 150

Irvine, CA 92614

📱 (949) 614-0350

🌐 https://orangecountyapostille.org

📧 [email protected]

🔗 40 Helpful Backlinks

  1. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/records-and-authentications/authenticate-your-document/apostille-requirements.html
  2. https://www.sre.gob.mx
  3. https://www.gob.mx/registrocivil
  4. https://www.vitalchek.com
  5. https://www.usa.gov/replace-vital-documents
  6. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/index.htm
  7. https://www.mexicoimmigrationlawyer.com/marriage-requirements
  8. https://www.gob.mx/tramites/ficha/registro-de-matrimonio-de-mexicanos-en-el-extranjero/SRE15
  9. https://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/losangeles/
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  14. https://immigration-experts.com/mexican-citizenship/
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  16. https://www.mexperience.com/mexican-citizenship-through-parentage/
  17. https://www.marriagevisahelp.com/mexico-marriage-visa/
  18. https://www.mexicanembassy.us
  19. https://www.california-apostille.com/irvine-office
  20. https://www.unitedapostille.com/mexico
  21. https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/public-charge
  22. https://www.mexicanconsulatela.com
  23. https://www.apostille.net/mexico.htm
  24. https://www.traductorjurado.org
  25. https://www.mexperience.com/mexican-dual-nationality/
  26. https://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/santaana/
  27. https://www.sos.ca.gov/notary/qualifications
  28. https://www.lawhelpca.org
  29. https://www.nacara.com/marriage-in-mexico
  30. https://www.tourism.mexico.com
  31. https://www.nationalapostille.com
  32. https://apostillepros.com
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  34. https://www.vfs-global.com/mexico/
  35. https://www.lawdepot.com/contracts/marriage-license/
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  37. https://www.california-apostille.com/birth-certificate-apostille
  38. https://www.unitedstatesapostille.com
  39. https://www.apostille.la
  40. https://www.traduccionesprofesionales.mx

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