Can you have an officiant and make it legal when you elope in Costa Rica? Getting legally married in Costa Rica is a simple and stress-free process. To make it official, you’ll need a registered officiant who will take care of all the paperwork and legal formalities. Once the ceremony is complete, the officiant will submit the marriage documents to the Costa Rican Civil Registry.

Alternatively, many people choose to get legally married at home because it’s easier than dealing with marriage laws abroad, and save their elopement day for the fun stuff. This gives you complete flexibility with timing, location, and ceremony style, and elopement photography while avoiding legal bureaucracy.