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Dominican Republic Certificate of Good Conduct (Criminal Background Check)

We obtain official Dominican criminal background checks, fully legalized with apostille and delivered worldwide.

Dominican Police Certificate (Good Conduct)

Official Dominican criminal background check with apostille for cédula holders worldwide.

No travel required. Simply send us clear scans or photos of both sides of your Dominican cédula and we handle the rest.

Fee: US$195 (certified airmail included)
Optional DHL upgrade: +US$125

Processing time: approximately 2 working days (then shipping).

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⚠️ Important — Remote Service for Cédula Holders Only

We can only obtain Dominican good-conduct certificates remotely for applicants who hold a Dominican Republic cédula ID card with an expiry date in 2024 or later. Clear scans or photos of both sides of your cédula are required.

If you do not hold a Dominican cédula: you must normally apply in person with your passport at one of the Procuraduría General offices in the Dominican Republic. Some larger Dominican embassies and consulates abroad may also be able to issue good-conduct certificates, depending on their current procedures.

The requirements can change from time to time, and we keep our information up to date so that we can advise clients on the current options before they travel or apply.

Who Needs a Dominican Certificate of Good Conduct?

We process Dominican criminal background checks every week for cédula holders who fall into the following categories:

  1. Immigration and visa applications — Many countries require a police certificate from every country where you have resided, including the Dominican Republic
  2. Employment or professional licensing abroad — Employers and licensing authorities often require proof of no criminal history
  3. Dominican cédula holders living abroad — Those who need an apostilled certificate for foreign government or employer requirements
  4. Former residents of the Dominican Republic — If you lived in the DR, hold a cédula, and later moved abroad, you may be asked for this certificate as part of standard background screening

Digital Certificate vs. Apostilled Certificate

What's the difference?

The Dominican Attorney General's Office (Procuraduría) offers a digital certificate available only to cédula holders for use within the Dominican Republic. This digital version cannot be apostilled or legalized and is therefore not accepted for immigration, overseas employment, or foreign government purposes.

Our service provides the physical, signed certificate with apostille — the version required for international use.

Alternative Names for This Certificate

Dominican criminal background checks are also known as:

  • Dominican certificate of good conduct
  • Dominican police clearance certificate
  • Dominican criminal record certificate
  • Dominican Republic police certificate
  • Statement of No Criminal Record (official Dominican name: Certificación de No Antecedentes Penales)

For Immigration, Employment and International Use

Our service is designed for clients who need the physical Dominican good-conduct certificate with apostille, prepared for use outside the Dominican Republic.

For most countries, the Dominican apostille is sufficient. However, some countries or authorities may require an additional step, such as legalisation at their embassy or consulate in Santo Domingo after the apostille has been issued. We are used to handling these additional embassy legalisation requirements and can provide this service when it is needed.

If your authority has special requirements, such as certified translation, embassy legalisation or a particular presentation format, please tell us before ordering so that we can advise you correctly.

What We Need From You

  1. Completed order form with payment — Please have a credit/debit card ready; you will be directed to a secure PayPal payment page after submitting the form
  2. Clear photo or scan of both sides of your current Dominican cédula

Pricing & Shipping

US$195 — includes processing, apostille, and international certified airmail delivery.

Optional DHL courier upgrade: +US$125 (faster delivery with tracking).

Our Process

  1. Order & Payment (Day 1) — Complete the order form, upload your cédula photos, and pay online
  2. Processing & Apostille (Days 1–2) — We submit your request to the Procuraduría General and obtain the apostille from the Dominican Foreign Ministry. Because we apply on your behalf using your cédula, the entire processing and apostille stage typically takes around two working days.
  3. Shipping — We dispatch your certificate by certified airmail (typically 10–35 days to arrive) or by DHL courier with the optional upgrade

Optional Additional Services

  • Certified Translation — US$79 into English, or US$89 into French, German, or Italian

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a Dominican cédula to use your service?
Yes. We can only process Dominican police certificates remotely for holders of a current Dominican cédula ID card. If you do not have a cédula, you will need to apply in person at the Procuraduría General in Santo Domingo, or enquire at a larger Dominican embassy or consulate in your country of residence.
How much does a Dominican good-conduct certificate cost?
US$195, which includes processing, apostille, and international certified airmail shipping. An optional DHL courier upgrade is available for an additional US$125.
How long does it take?
Because we apply on your behalf using your cédula, the processing and apostille stage typically takes around two working days. Delivery time then depends on your chosen shipping method: certified airmail typically takes 10–35 days; the DHL upgrade usually arrives within about a week.
Do I need to travel to the Dominican Republic?
No — cédula holders do not need to travel. We handle the entire process remotely using scans or photos of your cédula.
What's the difference between the digital certificate and the apostilled certificate?
The digital certificate (issued by the Procuraduría to cédula holders) is intended for use inside the Dominican Republic only and cannot be apostilled. For international use — immigration, overseas employment, foreign government requirements — you need a physical certificate with an apostille, which is the service we provide.
Which countries accept this certificate?
The apostilled certificate is accepted by immigration and employment authorities in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and most other countries that recognize apostilles under the Hague Convention.
What if I have a criminal record in the Dominican Republic?
If a criminal record appears in the system, the Attorney General's Office will decline to issue the certificate and will require the applicant to attend in person before any document can be issued.
How long is the certificate valid?
Validity depends on the authority requesting the document. Many organizations require certificates issued within the last 3–6 months. Always confirm the requirements with the authority you are submitting it to.
What is an apostille and why do I need it?
An apostille is an official authentication attached to a public document that allows it to be recognized in other countries that are members of the Hague Convention. Without an apostille, foreign authorities will generally not accept a Dominican certificate.
Can I track my shipment?
Certified airmail does not provide detailed end-to-end tracking. If you need tracking and faster delivery, choose the DHL courier upgrade (+US$125).
Do you provide certified translations?
Yes. Certified legal translation costs US$79 into English, or US$89 into French, German, or Italian.

Updated: June 2026