Our in-house Dominican translation team provides certified English↔Spanish services for Dominican Republic translation requirements—ideal if you searched for an English to Dominican translator for forms, affidavits, or civil records.
Dominican Citizenship by Descent
Born abroad to a Dominican parent? We confirm eligibility, obtain records, and handle the process from start to finish.
Why Claim Dominican Citizenship?
Through our proven process, we work directly with the Dominican civil registry to secure your Dominican birth certificate — the essential step before applying for your cédula and passport. This service is designed for anyone born outside the Dominican Republic to a Dominican mother or father, even if your parent is deceased or your documents are not in Spanish.
- 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 mother or father can claim Dominican nationality by descent.
Even if your Dominican parent is no longer alive, or if your documents are in another language, we can still help — including locating missing Dominican records.
How Our Service Works
We manage every step of registering your foreign birth in the Dominican civil registry and obtaining your Dominican birth certificate. Once issued, you can apply for your cédula (ID) and passport yourself.
Here’s what we’ll do for you:
- Document Submission
You send us:- Your 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 this, we can obtain a certified statement from the Old Cédula Office in Santo Domingo)
- If your Dominican parent is deceased, their long-form death certificate with apostille
- Translation (if needed)
We arrange an official translation into Spanish by a certified Dominican legal translator. - Civil Registry Filing
We submit your case to have your foreign birth recorded in the Dominican Republic. - Certificate Delivery
Within weeks, you receive two original long-form Dominican birth certificates, legalized with apostille, ready for your cédula and passport application.
After You Receive Your Birth Certificate
Our role ends here — applying for your cédula and passport must be done in person at the JCE or a Dominican consulate. If you’re in the Dominican Republic, our staff can accompany you to the JCE for assistance.
Next Steps: Cédula & Passport
- Where to apply: In person at the Junta Central Electoral (JCE) in the Dominican Republic or at a Dominican consulate abroad.
- Order of steps: Apply for your cédula first, then your passport.
- What you’ll need: Your Dominican long-form birth certificate (original), valid photo ID/passport, and applicable fees. Photos and fingerprints are taken on site.
- Timing: Processing times vary by office and season. We’ll advise what to expect for your location.
If you’re in the Dominican Republic, our team can accompany you to the JCE to help navigate the process.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dominican Citizenship by Descent
1. How do I become a Dominican citizen?
You can obtain Dominican citizenship by descent (through a Dominican parent), by marriage, or by naturalization after residence/investment. We specialize in citizenship by descent and manage the process end-to-end.
2. Do I qualify for Dominican Republic citizenship through parents?
If you were born outside the DR to at least one Dominican parent, you may qualify. If a parent is deceased, we can usually use their Dominican records to process your case.
4. Can I hold dual citizenship with the Dominican Republic?
Yes. The Dominican Republic recognizes dual citizenship; check your other country’s rules as well.
5. How long does the process take?
Many cases finish in ~5–6 weeks once documents and translations are ready. Retrievals or corrections may extend this—get a tailored timeline via the assessment form.
13. Can my child get Dominican citizenship?
Yes. If you are Dominican and your child was born abroad, we can register their birth to issue a Dominican birth certificate, enabling a cédula and passport later.
14. I was born in the Dominican Republic—am I already a citizen?
Most people born in the DR are citizens, except children of foreign diplomats or undocumented residents. If unsure, we can check your eligibility.