Dominican Citizenship by Descent – We Handle It All
Born outside the Dominican Republic to a Dominican parent?
You may already be entitled to Dominican citizenship — and we can handle the entire process of registering your Dominican birth certificate!
You may already be entitled to Dominican citizenship — and we can handle the entire process of registering your Dominican birth certificate!
At the Dominican Certification Service, we help Dominican-Americans, Dominican-Europeans, and others of Dominican heritage reconnect with their roots by securing their official Dominican birth certificate — legally, quickly, and affordably.
Why Claim Dominican Citizenship?
- The right to live, work, and study in the Dominican Republic
- The ability to apply for a Dominican cédula and passport
- Dual citizenship — no need to renounce your current nationality
- The chance to pass Dominican citizenship to your children
- A stronger connection to your heritage, culture, and family legacy
Who Qualifies?
Under Dominican law, anyone born abroad to a Dominican parent (mother or father) is eligible to claim Dominican nationality by descent.
Even if your Dominican parent is no longer alive, or if your documents are not in Spanish, we can still help. We’ve handled hundreds of cases just like yours.
How Our Service Works
We handle the process of registering your foreign birth in the Dominican civil registry and obtaining your Dominican birth certificate. Once this step is complete, you will be able to apply for your Dominican cédula (ID) and passport on your own.
Here’s what we’ll do for you:
- Document Submission
You send us:- The original long-form birth certificate from your country of birth, duly apostilled (Send by DHL or to our Miami address)
- A copy of your Dominican parent’s cédula, passport, or birth certificate (If you don't have a copy of your Dominican parent's cédula ID card, we can obtain a certified statement from the Old Cédula Office in Santo Domingo which would suffice)
- If your Dominican parent is no longer alive, we would need
you to send us an original long-form death certificate with
its apostille.
- Translation (if needed)
If your birth certificate is in a language other than Spanish, we’ll have it translated by an official Dominican legal translator. - Civil Registry Filing
We file the official request to transcribe your foreign birth in the Dominican Republic. - Certificate Delivery
Within a few weeks, we send you two original long-form Dominican birth certificates, legalized with apostille, ready for use in applying for your cédula and passport.
Important: What Happens After You Receive Your Birth Certificate
Once we have delivered your Dominican birth certificate, our role in the process ends.
Applying for a Dominican cédula and passport must be done in person either in the Dominican Republic or at a Dominican consulate abroad, as both procedures require your fingerprints and a live photo to be taken.
However, if you are in the Dominican Republic and would like
assistance visiting the Junta Central Electoral (JCE)
to apply for your cédula, our staff can accompany you to help
navigate the process.
How Much Does It Cost?
Our complete service — including the 2 new long-form Dominican birth certificates, translation, registration, and apostille — is just US$495.
No hidden fees. No complications. Just results.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who qualifies for Dominican citizenship by descent?
Anyone born outside the Dominican Republic to at least one Dominican parent. You’ll need documents proving this, and we’ll file the paperwork in the DR.
Do I have to give up my current citizenship?
No. The Dominican Republic recognizes dual citizenship, so you can keep your current nationality and still enjoy the rights of Dominican citizenship.
How long does the process take?
Most of our cases are completed within a few weeks, including registration, translation, and apostille.
Can I get Dominican citizenship for my child?
Yes. If your child was born outside the DR and you are Dominican, we can register your child and obtain their Dominican birth certificate.
Do you help with getting the cédula or passport?
We do not handle cédula or passport applications, as these require the applicant to appear in person. However, we can accompany clients to the JCE in the Dominican Republic if they wish to apply for their cédula locally.
Ready to Reclaim Your Dominican Citizenship?
We’ve helped clients in the US, Europe, and across the world reconnect with their Dominican roots.
Take the next step and check your eligibility for Dominican citizenship today.