APOSTILLE FOR MEXICO
Apostille Services for Mexico
Getting married in Mexico, applying for residency, buying property, settling an estate or registering a child born in the U.S.? Mexico accepts apostilles, so most U.S. documents need one certificate plus a Spanish translation. We handle both from Boston.
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MEXICO AT A GLANCE
Hague Convention member
An apostille is all you need.
- Marriage in Mexico
- Residency and property
- Spanish translation arranged
- Mail-in from anywhere
How documents for Mexico work
Documents we prepare for Mexico
- Birth certificates for marriage in Mexico and for registering children
- Single status affidavits and divorce decrees for marriage
- Powers of attorney for property, banking and estates
- Death certificates for inheritance
- FBI background checks for residency
- Diplomas and transcripts
- Corporate documents for Mexican subsidiaries and partners
What Mexico usually requires
| Document | Where the apostille comes from | What else to plan for |
|---|---|---|
| Birth certificate | Secretary of the Commonwealth or issuing state | Certified copy; Spanish translation |
| Single status affidavit | Secretary of the Commonwealth, after notarization | Spanish translation; check how recent it must be |
| Power of attorney | Secretary of the Commonwealth, after notarization | Ask your notario público for the wording |
| FBI background check | U.S. Department of State | Recent check; Spanish translation |
Requirements change and can differ by consulate, city and purpose. Always confirm the exact requirements with the office receiving your documents. We're happy to review what they sent you.
How we handle it
- 1
Tell us what the recipient asked for
Send us the list or the email from the consulate, school, employer or attorney. We review it and confirm exactly what each document needs.
- 2
We prepare each document
Certified copies, notarization by appointment, or retrieval of records you don't have yet.
- 3
Apostilles from the right offices
Massachusetts documents go to the Secretary of the Commonwealth, other states' documents to that state, and federal documents, like FBI checks, to the U.S. Department of State.
- 4
Spanish translation and shipping
We arrange certified translation when it's needed, then ship everything back with tracking, to you or directly abroad.
Good to know
Marrying in Mexico
You'll usually need an apostilled birth certificate, proof of single status and translations. See Single Status Affidavit.
Property and fideicomisos
A power of attorney lets your notario or a trusted person sign for you. See Powers of Attorney.
Translation
See Spanish Translation.
Need records first?
Mistakes we help you avoid
- A short-form birth certificate. Many Mexican offices want the long form showing parents' names.
- An old single status affidavit. Many Registros Civiles only accept recent ones.
- Skipping the translation. Most Mexican offices need Spanish, often by a perito traductor.
- Generic power of attorney wording. Mexican notarios often want specific language, especially for property.
- A state apostille on an FBI check. FBI checks need the federal apostille.
Common situations
Destination weddings
Birth certificates, single status and translations for both partners.
Retiring in Mexico
FBI checks and records for temporary or permanent residency.
Buying a home
Powers of attorney so a notario or representative can sign for you.
Registering a child
Apostilled U.S. birth certificates for Mexican nationality registration.
Frequently asked questions
Does Mexico accept apostilles?
Yes. Mexico has been a member of the Hague Apostille Convention since 1995.
Do I need a perito traductor?
Many Mexican offices prefer or require one. Ask the receiving office. We can arrange a certified translation where it's accepted.
Can you notarize a power of attorney in Spanish?
Yes, as long as you understand what you're signing. The notarial certificate will be in English.
Do you ship to Mexico?
Yes, with tracking.
Can you help with documents for the Mexican consulate in Boston?
Yes. We prepare apostilled U.S. documents. Confirm the consulate's current checklist first.
Sending documents to Mexico?
Tell us the documents, the purpose and your deadline, and we'll map out every step.