Free Dominican Citizenship Assessment
Fill out the form below and we’ll review your case, estimate your total cost, and let you know what documents you’ll need.
Why Submit This Form?
If you were born outside the Dominican Republic to at least one Dominican parent, you may qualify for Dominican citizenship by descent. Use this no-obligation form so we can confirm eligibility and send a personalized quote to process your Dominican birth certificate.
- Expert review by specialists in Dominican nationality law
- Personalized cost estimate based on your documents and goals
- Fast response — typically within 1–2 business days
- No payment required to get started
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dominican Citizenship by Descent
3. How do I apply for Dominican citizenship by descent?
Complete the assessment form on this page. We review your eligibility, obtain or translate required records, and register your foreign birth with the Dominican civil registry (JCE).
5. How long does the process take?
Many cases complete in 5–6 weeks once documents and translations are ready. Record retrievals, apostilles, or corrections can add time—we’ll confirm a tailored timeline after reviewing your form.
6. What documents do I need to apply?
Typically: your apostilled long-form birth certificate; your Dominican parent’s cédula and/or Dominican birth certificate; and if the parent is deceased, their apostilled death certificate. Non-Spanish documents require certified translation (we handle this).
7. Can you help me get missing Dominican records?
Yes. We can obtain Dominican birth, marriage, divorce, and death certificates, including historical archive searches when needed.
8. Do I need a police certificate (certificate of good conduct)?
Generally no for citizenship by descent. If a police certificate is needed for later steps (e.g., cédula or passport), we’ll guide you through it.
9. What if names or dates don’t match across documents?
We investigate discrepancies and arrange corrections or sworn statements. If your Dominican parent changed their name after naturalizing elsewhere, we’ll request the supporting original documents.
10. Do I need to travel to the Dominican Republic?
No travel is needed for citizenship by descent. Later, you will apply for your cédula and passport in person at the JCE in the DR or at a Dominican consulate.
11. What is a Dominican cédula and when do I get one?
The cédula is the national ID. After your Dominican birth certificate is issued, apply for the cédula first, then the passport. You can apply at Dominican embassies/consulates or in the DR (we can accompany you in person if desired).
12. How much does it cost?
Our service starts at US$495 if your documents are ready; this includes translation of your overseas birth certificate into Spanish. Additional costs apply if we must obtain parental records or cédula statements, or add apostilles. You’ll receive a written estimate after the assessment.