Dominican Marriage Certificate FAQs | Common Questions Answered
Find answers to common questions about Dominican marriage certificates. Process, requirements, recognition, all from our experts.
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- Stage 1: Search fee US$95* (we search for your marriage record)
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*If the marriage was before 1970, or if you don’t know the date/place, the search fee is US$195–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, in most cases. If you know the approximate year and location, we can search the registry records. For marriages 1970-present with unknown dates, the search fee is $195 instead of $95. To search for pre-1970 marriages, we charge extra.
What information do you need from me to search for a Dominican marriage record?
We need the full names of bride and groom (bride's maiden name), approximate marriage date, and marriage location (city, resort, or venue name). The more specific information you provide, the easier and cheaper the search.
I just want to know if I actually got married or not. Can you help?
Yes, we can search for your marriage record and confirm whether it exists in the Dominican civil registry. You pay the search fee, and we'll tell you definitively if your marriage was registered.
I got married in a resort - is my marriage legal?
If your ceremony was officiated by a Dominican civil judge or registrar, yes. Most resort weddings in the Dominican Republic are legal civil ceremonies that get registered with the local civil registry office within 3 days.
We married at a specific resort but never received the certificate. Can you help?
Yes, we can locate your marriage record in the civil registry books and obtain your official certificate. Resorts don't keep certificates - they're held by the Dominican government registry offices.
I got married in 2003 but forgot the hotel or exact location. Can you still find the record?
Yes, though it may require a broader search. If you remember the general area (Punta Cana, Puerto Plata, Santo Domingo), we can search multiple registry offices. The search fee for unknown locations is higher.
What if my parents were married in a non-Catholic church?
Before August 2013, only Catholic marriages were automatically recognized by Dominican law. Non-Catholic religious marriages before this date probably also required a civil ceremony. We can search for the civil record.
I can't thank you enough for locating my record when a lawyer told me it didn't exist. How did you find it?
We have extensive experience with Dominican registry systems and know to check multiple districts and cross-reference different spelling variations. Many records are misfiled or recorded under slight name variations.
Is a marriage certificate from the Dominican Republic recognized in the USA?
Yes, apostilled Dominican marriage certificates are recognized throughout the United States for immigration, legal proceedings, and government purposes when properly legalized.
I need my Dominican marriage certificate for immigration in Australia. Can you help?
Yes, our apostilled certificates are recognized in over 100 countries that accept Hague Convention apostilles, including Australia.
UK court rejected our Dominican marriage certificate due to missing location. Can you help?
We provide complete long-form certificates that include all required details. Some short-form certificates lack necessary information for UK courts. Our certificates meet international standards.
I think my husband got married to another woman in the DR while still married to me. Can you check?
We can search for marriage records if you could give us your husband's complete details as well as full names and approximate dates.
Our marriage certificate lacks an apostille. Can you get us one?
If you have an existing Dominican marriage certificate, we can have it apostilled by the Dominican Foreign Ministry. However, older certificates may need to be reissued first.
My mom and dad were married in a church in Santo Domingo - can you get me their marriage certificate?
If their Catholic church marriage was registered with the civil authorities (required by Dominican law), we can obtain their certificate. All religious marriages must be recorded with civil registry offices.
I got divorced but need my original Dominican marriage certificate. Does divorce invalidate it?
No, your marriage certificate remains valid documentation that the marriage occurred. Divorce doesn't invalidate the historical record of your marriage.
What's the oldest marriage record you've been asked to provide?
We've successfully located marriage records from the 1860s.
Do I need an English translation of my Dominican marriage certificate?
This depends on where you're using it. US immigration (USCIS) typically requires English translations. UK and Canadian authorities may also require translations. We provide certified translations on request, the fees can be seen on our order form.
How do I know if my Dominican marriage certificate will be accepted by US immigration?
Our certificates are properly apostilled and meet USCIS requirements. We've provided thousands of certificates for successful US immigration cases including green card applications.
Still have questions? Read our comprehensive guide to Dominican Republic marriage records and certificates for complete details about our process and requirements.
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