Legal marriage registration in Dominican Republic

Many couples wonder if the legal wedding requirements in the Dominican Republic are complicated or overwhelming. The truth is, once you understand what’s needed for your legal wedding in Punta Cana, the process is straightforward, giving you more time to enjoy the exciting part of planning your wedding. So, What do you need for the Legal marriage registration in Dominican Republic?

Documents required for the official registration of the marriage

Birth certificates of the groom and the bride (a copy legalized by a notary public).
Sworn declaration before a notary public of being single and eligible to marry (from both the groom and the bride).
If married previously (or changed family name), a divorce certificate or death certificate (duplicate or a copy legalized by notary public).  All the documents listed here before should be translated into Spanish by a legal translator, the translation should be legalized by a notary public and have an apostille.
Color copies of the passports of the groom and the bride (just one page with photo & the first and last names).

Preparation of the documents for wedding

A notary public legalizes the copies of your birth certificates and other documents, and prepares the sworn declaration of the couple being single and eligible to marry.
These documents should be translated into Spanish by a legal official translator. After that the translator’s signature should be legalized by a notary public (the notary public does not legalize the translation itself, and it is not necessary).
Further the authorized office of your country (office of the Vital Record of the state for US citizens, for instance) should authenticate your documents with a certificate of apostille.

The copies of the documents listed here before should be sent to us by email as soon as possible, preferably several months before the wedding.

Our Agency can book the legal wedding day for you at the Civil Registry Office and you can start to collect all documents without rush. You can choose the day of your wedding (exclude weekends), but the time of your wedding will be determined by the judge.

After the registration of the marriage Caribbean Wedding & Events Agency:

Pick up the marriage certificate at the Civil Registry Office,
Legalize it in the Central Civil Registry Office
Stamp it with a certificate of apostille at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic in Santo Domingo.
Then send your marriage certificate to you by the post office in 2 months.

Cost of the Legal marriage registration in Dominican Republic

Price of the Legal marriage registration in Dominican Republic – $1350 (Saona island $1450). It’s include: our services, judge fee, marriage tax levy, marriage certificate legalization, delivery and post service. The celebration of the marriage is paid separately.

The second marriage certificate has a price of $250. Urgent receive of the wedding certificate in 1-2 weeks – $250.

If you aren’t sure if you would like to hire us and would like to check your documents, we offer this service for $150. All documents should be send via email.

Turn-key ready service:

In case you want to avoid time-sapping procedure, if you are living in a small city or just don’t have time to make the documents ready – we will do it for you! The cost is $950 extra. All you need to do is just send us your passport copies and birth certificates with apostle.

You can see elopements we organized here.

Suitable Locations for a Legal Wedding

Civil Registry Office. Total price is $1750 ($400 our services and $1350 – the legal wedding)

Private villas
Beach (the private secluded and without tourists or stragglers). Please check our Elopment packages here.

Who Can Officiate a Wedding in the Dominican Republic?

Only qualified judges can officiate a legal wedding. Civil marriages are performed by a judge, while religious ceremonies are conducted by clergy members such as priests, ministers, or rabbis.

Can Anyone Marry in the Dominican Republic?

The legal age to marry is 16; minors need parental or court approval, especially in cases of pregnancy.
Marriages between close relatives (closer than third cousins) are not permitted.
Same-sex marriage is not legal in the Dominican Republic, though the country does allow for symbolic weddings organized through wedding agencies.

Need Assistance with Wedding Requirements?

Our Caribbean Wedding & Events Agency specializes in helping couples navigate the legal procedures for getting married in the Dominican Republic. If you have questions about requirements or need guidance through the process, contact us for expert assistance.

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Planning your wedding in the Dominican Republic can be smooth and enjoyable with the right support. We’re here to help you every step of the way!