Dominican marriage certificates: More Q&As
What people often ask us!
How much will my Dominican marriage certificate cost?
In most cases we charge a total of US$210* = 1) US$95* for the search then 2) US$115 for the certificate = total of US$210) for an original legalised and apostilled long-form marriage certificate including shipping by certified airmail which generally takes between 2 and 5 weeks to arrive. For details and an order form, go to our Dominican marriage certificate order page.* If the marriage took place before 1970, or if you do not know the date or place of the event, our search fee would be between US$195 and US$395 depending on the case.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dominican Marriage Certificates:
Will you be able to find our marriage record if I don’t remember the exact date?
Yes, if you give us an approximate date and place of marriage and the names of both spouses, we can usually locate the marriage record.
What information do you need from me to search for a Dominican marriage record?
We require: names of the bride and groom, the date of marriage (or approximate date), and the town where the marriage took place.
I just want to know if I actually got married or not. Can you help?
Yes, in such cases we charge only a search fee. If we find the record, we can send you a draft copy for information purposes only.
Is a marriage certificate from the Dominican Republic recognized in the USA?
Yes. As long as it has been apostilled by the Dominican Foreign Ministry, it is legally recognized under the Hague Convention of 1961.
UK court rejected our Dominican marriage certificate due to missing location. Can you help?
Yes. We always issue longform ("inextensa") certificates, which include the place of marriage. You likely received an "extract" version, which lacks this information.
We married at Jellyfish restaurant in Bávaro and never received the certificate. Can you help?
Yes. Many couples never receive their promised certificates. Share your details and we’ll send you a quotation. We can usually send you the original certificate within days.
I think my husband got married in the DR while still married to me. Can you check?
Yes. Please provide the approximate date and place of marriage and, if possible, the girlfriend’s Dominican cédula (ID) number to help with the search.
Our marriage certificate lacks an apostille. Can you get us one?
Yes. Many hotels don't obtain apostilles due to cost or time. Send us your certificate details and we’ll quote for getting an apostilled version.
I got married in 2003 but forgot the hotel or location. Can you still find the record?
If you are both non-Dominicans, we need at least an approximate date and location to perform the search. Without that, finding the record is unlikely.
I need my Dominican marriage certificate for immigration in Australia. Can you help?
Yes. Please complete our online form and we will send you a quote for retrieving your Dominican marriage certificate.
