The Justice of the Peace Court of Meco is the single-person judicial body that acts as the delegated Civil Registry in municipalities that do not have their own Civil Registry. Dependent on the Ministry of Justice and coordinated by the judge of first instance of the judicial district, it registers births, civil marriages, deaths, and other vital events occurring in . For remote procedures without travelling to the municipality, it is recommended to use the services of specialised agencies, which manage the application directly with the Justice of the Peace Court of Meco professionally and securely.

Main functions of the Justice of the Peace Court of Meco

• Immediate registration of vital events: Registers births (in hospitals or homes), civil marriages celebrated by the mayor or justice of the peace, and deaths in Meco.
• Issuance of local certificates: Issues official documents for events registered in its record book, with national validity.
• Celebration of civil marriages: The justice of the peace or the mayor can officiate weddings at the town hall of Meco, with automatic registration.
• Management of records and entries: Maintains family record books and issues literal copies or extracts.
• Referral to the main Civil Registry: Sends copies of registrations to the Civil Registry of the judicial district for central archiving.

Certificates that can be obtained at the Justice of the Peace Court of Meco

The Justice of the Peace Court of Meco issues certificates only for events that occurred in the municipality from 1870 onwards. They have the same validity as those from the Civil Registry. The main ones are:

• Birth certificate: Certifies birth in Meco, with date, time, place, and parentage. Necessary for DNI, passports, or schooling.
• Marriage certificate: Registers civil marriages celebrated before the justice of the peace or mayor of Meco, with details of spouses and witnesses.
• Death certificate: Confirms death in Meco, with date, place, and medical cause if applicable. Required for burial, inheritance, or insurance.
• Literal certificate: Complete copy of the original registration (birth, marriage or death).
• Certificate of marital status: Proves current status (single, married, widowed) for marriage procedures.
• Certificate of last will and testament and death insurance: Manageable as an additional procedure if the event is registered in Meco.

For international use, you can request Hague apostille through the agency, even if the document goes through the Civil Registry of the district.

How to obtain them through a management agency

The agency contacts the Justice of the Peace Court of directly Meco, manages the application, and sends the certificate by registered post. Ideal for residents outside Meco or to avoid travel. No electronic signature or software required.

General prerequisites

• Details of the registered person: Full name, exact date and municipality of the event in Meco, references (family record book, volume/folio if known).
• Applicant identification: DNI, NIE, or passport.
• Shipping address: For receipt by certified mail.
• Signature on the form for remote authorisation.

Associated costs (approximate, via management agency)

• Base fee per certificate: €55.00 (VAT included).
• Additional copies: €5 (second), €10 (third).
• Hague Apostille: €25.
• Last wills or death insurance: €25 each.
• Maximum priority: €35.
• Shipping: Variable depending on destination (national/international).

The total is shown before payment, with full transparency.

Links to request certificates from the management agency

Indicate Meco in the form; the agency will locate the corresponding Justice of the Peace Court:

• Birth certificate: https://www.registrocivil.es/en/application-for-birth-certificate/
• Marriage certificate: https://www.registrocivil.es/en/application-for-marriage-certificate/
• Death certificate: https://www.registrocivil.es/en/application-for-certificate-of-death/

Other ways to request certificates (direct procedure)

If you prefer not to use a private agency, you can manage the obtaining of birth, marriage, or death certificates yourself. As it is a justice of the peace court, the procedure has some particularities compared to the civil registries of large cities.

1. Online application (Electronic Headquarters)

Even if the event is registered in a justice of the peace court, you can request the certificate through the Electronic Headquarters of the Ministry of Justice.

• Without digital certificate: You must fill in the application form indicating that the corresponding registry is that of Meco. The system will send the request to the court, and you will receive the document by ordinary post at your address.
• Note on digitisation: It is important to note that many old records in justice of the peace courts are not yet fully digitised, so immediate download with a digital certificate or Cl@ve might not be available for very distant dates.

2. In-person application at the justice of the peace court of Meco

This is the most direct way for those residing in the locality or in nearby municipalities that belong to its demarcation. The justice of the peace court of Meco is usually located in Plaza De la Villa 1

• Procedure: You must attend with your DNI and, if possible, with your family record book. Being a smaller registry than that of a capital city, the attention is usually more personalised, although it is advisable to check the office hours, which are usually limited to mornings.
• Advantage: If the registration entry is found in its physical books and presents no complications, the judicial secretary can issue the certificate immediately or within a few days.

3. Application by postal mail

You can send a letter addressed to the Justice of the Peace Court of Meco requesting the record you need. In the submission, you must include:

• A sheet with your personal details and delivery address.
• The details of the registered person (name, surname, date, and place of the event).
• Indication of the type of certificate (literal or extract).
• A photocopy of your DNI.