Dominican Marriage Certificate Search
Start your official Dominican Republic marriage certificate request - complete the search form below, delivery can be within days.
How our two-stage process works
First we search for your marriage record. Once it is located and approved, you pay separately for your official apostilled certificate.
Marriage certificate pricing
All prices are in US dollars (USD). We charge in two separate stages: first the search, then the certificate.
Stage 1 — Record search
Search fees depend on the marriage year and the information available. The lower rate applies if you have an old certificate copy OR know both the date and place of the marriage. The higher rate applies if you have no copy and do not know both the date and place.
| Marriage year | Old copy OR known date and place | No copy; date/place not fully known |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 or later | US$149 | US$149 |
| 1970–1999 | US$199 | US$299 |
| 1945–1969 | US$299 | US$399 |
| 1900–1944 | US$399 | US$499 |
Stage 2 — Certificate
One marriage certificate costs US$249; two cost US$349, saving US$149.
US$249 per new original marriage certificate, including the apostille from the Dominican Foreign Ministry and certified mail from the Central Post Office in Santo Domingo. Delivery usually takes 2–8 weeks from dispatch.
Optional translations
- English: US$99
- French: US$109
- German: US$149
The first translation costs the language rate shown above; a second translation costs an additional US$60.
Optional express shipping
- The Americas: US$149
- Europe: US$169
- Rest of world: US$199
UPS or a similar express courier usually delivers within a matter of days from dispatch. Express shipping is an additional charge; certified mail is included in the certificate fee.
Other documents
Birth, divorce and death certificates: US$249 each, plus the applicable search fee. Divorce decree: US$399. The document fee includes the new original document, apostille and certified mail described above.
Documents with no search fee
Good conduct certificate: US$299. Single-status certificate: US$195. Title statement: US$195.
Ready reckoner — estimate your total
All prices are in US dollars (USD). We charge in two separate stages: first the search, then the certificate.
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Estimate for one marriage record search and the selected certificates, translations and shipping. Stage 1 and Stage 2 are paid separately.
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Your Search Process Step-by-Step
Most of our marriage certificates work long the following lines:
Need more background information? Read our complete guide to Dominican marriage certificates or check our frequently asked questions about the process.
Within 24 Hours: We'll send you an automatic email confirmation of your search request and payment. We may be back to you with a request for further details.
Within 1-7 Days: We locate your marriage record in the Dominican civil registry books and ask the relevant registry office to digitise, approve and validate it, then we email you a draft copy for verification. Some registry offices are quicker than others, sometimes we have to send clerks to chase them up.
Review & Confirm: We'll send you a draft print-out of your Dominican marriage record. This is not a certificate, it's just a draft to give you the opportunity to check it for spelling errors or other incorrect data. We'll try our best to get any errors corrected, however the regulations are quite strict, and basically if the handwritten marriage entry that you signed on your wedding day contains the mistake/s, then corrections can only be made via an official process called an administrative correction which takes time and costs more.
Stage 2 Payment: Once you approve the draft, you can click on our certificate order link for you to choose how many certificates you need, whether or not you'd also like an English translation, and you can also choose from one of two shipping options.
Certificate Production: We obtain the official long-form certificate, have it legalized by the Dominican Central Electoral Board, and apostilled by the Foreign Ministry. Some countries - but generally not English-speaking countries - require additional consular authentications by their embassy/consulate in the Dominican Republic. We can advise on this.
International Delivery: Your apostilled certificate ships via certified international mail.
Information We Need From You:
- Full names of bride and groom (bride's maiden name)
- Marriage date (approximate if exact date unknown)
- Marriage location (city, resort name, or venue)
- Your current mailing address
- Contact phone number
Established Dominican Service
- 15+ years serving international clients
- Physical office in the Dominican Republic
- Local expertise
International Recognition Guaranteed
Our apostilled certificates are accepted by:
- US Immigration (USCIS) for green cards and visas
- UK Home Office for spouse and settlement visas
- Canadian Immigration for citizenship applications
- Courts and government agencies in 100+ countries
Secure PayPal Payments: All transactions protected by PayPal's international buyer protection. Pay in your local currency with automatic conversion.
What If We Can't Find Your Record? It's unlikely that we won't locate your marriage record. But we are happy to resume the search if you are able to provide further details.
Rush Processing Available: Need your certificate urgently? Our certificate order form lets you choose for expedited processing options.
Additional Resources: For more detailed information about Dominican marriage certificates and our services, visit our main marriage certificates page. Have specific questions? Our marriage certificate FAQ section covers common scenarios and requirements.
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