How to Get a Certified Birth, Marriage, or Death Certificate from Mexico
We manage the search and retrieval of certified copies of documents from the Mexican Civil Registry: birth, marriage, and death certificates.
Certified Mexican civil records from the Civil Registry are usually the version that US authorities and institutions require, issued in original and with a recent date. We locate the exact municipality and record book where each document was filed, and request new certified Mexican civil records whenever the copy you have is no longer valid for your procedure.
Certified Mexican civil records: which ones we can manage
The documents available depend on each case.
Birth Certificates
Certified copy of the Mexican birth registry record.
Marriage Certificates
Certified copy of the civil marriage registry record.
Death Certificates
Certified copy of the civil death registry record.
A Civil Registry procedure without having to travel to Mexico
For people who live in the United States, getting a certified copy of a Mexican record can mean time, expenses, travel, and difficulty communicating with the relevant authorities.
You provide the available details and our team carries out the process with the applicable authority or system, keeping you informed throughout.
- Locating the corresponding record
- Processing with the applicable authority or system
- Follow-up until the document is delivered
- Clear communication about costs and progress
How your certified record is processed
Our process is designed so you can start your procedure from the United States.
Initial contact
We receive your request and the available details of the record you need.
Review and proposal
We identify the corresponding record and present scope and estimated time.
Management in Mexico
We process the request with the applicable Civil Registry authority or system.
Follow-up and delivery
We keep you informed and deliver the certified document.
Certified Mexican Civil Records: common questions
Answers based on the real procedure before Mexican authorities.
Can I get a certified copy of my certificate online?
In some states, such as Mexico City, the Civil Registry offers certified copies as a digital download through its portal. Availability and the exact process depend on the state where the original document was issued.
Does a digital certified copy work the same as a physical one?
It depends on the institution requesting the document: some accept digital certified copies with a verification code, others require the physical or apostilled document. Before filing, we confirm with you which format the U.S. institution requesting the record needs.
Do I need to apostille my certified record for use in the U.S.?
Apostille of civil records — documents issued by each Mexican state — is handled by the relevant state authority, not the federal Secretariat of the Interior (SEGOB), which only apostilles documents of national scope. As a reference, in Coahuila the state procedure costs 546 pesos and is resolved in 1 business day.
What if my original record has errors that prevent certification?
If we find inconsistencies in the original record when requesting the certified copy, we first coordinate the corresponding correction before the Civil Registry of the issuing state, before moving forward with certification.
More procedures we coordinate in Mexico
Tell us which record you need and what details you have
Mexico is where the procedure takes place. The United States is where our clients are. We connect both.