Mexico Documentation
How to Notarize and Apostille Documents for Mexico
Mexico is a Hague Convention country since 1994, so U.S. documents need an apostille, not embassy authentication. Here is what you need for the most common Mexico scenarios.
🇲🇽 The Mexico Rule
Mexico accepts apostilled U.S. documents — no consulate visit required. The document must be a certified copy (vital records) or notarized (personal documents), then apostilled by the Secretary of State of the state that issued it.
Common Mexico Scenarios
🌎 Dual Citizenship
🏠 Buying Property in Mexico
✅ Power of Attorney
✅ Marriage certificate (if buying jointly)
✅ Marriage certificate (if buying jointly)
💍 Marrying in Mexico
✅ Both partners U.S. birth certificates
✅ Divorce decrees (if previously married)
✅ Death certificates (if widowed)
✅ Divorce decrees (if previously married)
✅ Death certificates (if widowed)
👶 Adoption
✈️ Sending a Minor to Mexico
✅ Notarized travel consent from both parents
⚠️ Mexican immigration often requires the consent apostilled + translated
⚠️ Mexican immigration often requires the consent apostilled + translated
Translation Often Required
Many Mexican authorities require apostilled U.S. docs to be translated by an authorized translator (perito traductor). We coordinate translation in addition to apostille.
Contact APB Notary
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