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.

πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ The Mexico Rule

Mexico accepts apostilled U.S. documents β€” 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

βœ… Child U.S. birth certificate
βœ… Parents U.S. marriage certificate

🏠 Buying Property in Mexico

βœ… Power of Attorney
βœ… Marriage certificate (if buying jointly)

πŸ’ Marrying in Mexico

βœ… Both partners U.S. birth certificates
βœ… Divorce decrees (if previously married)
βœ… Death certificates (if widowed)

πŸ‘Ά Adoption

βœ… FBI background check
βœ… Home study + financial statements
βœ… Adoption Apostille

✈️ Sending a Minor to Mexico

βœ… Notarized travel consent from both parents
⚠️ 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.

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