Get your Dominican Certificate of No Nationality
Official proof from the Dominican Ministry of Interior & Police that your relative did not acquire Dominican citizenship.
Dominican Certificate of No Nationality - Often Essential for Your Italian or Spanish Citizenship Application
If your ancestor lived in the Dominican Republic but never became a Dominican citizen, you may need an official certificate of no nationality from the Ministry of Interior & Police. We can obtain this Dominican government certificate for your Italian citizenship application or Spanish citizenship by descent.
This certificate provides the documented proof that European authorities require to confirm your ancestor maintained their original nationality while living in the Dominican Republic. We can get it for you.
The Dominican Certification Service handles the complete process of obtaining a Dominican certificate of no nationality for our overseas clients, many of whom are in the process of applying for Italian or Spanish citizenship by descent. With us you are in good hands:
- 13+ years’ experience with 3,000+ successful Dominican document cases
- Trusted by clients, lawyers and consulates worldwide
- Document retrieval, government filing, apostille & delivery—done for you
Why You May Need This Certificate
- Italian Citizenship (Jure Sanguinis): Required when consulates need proof that your Italian ancestor never naturalized in the Dominican Republic.
- Spanish Citizenship by Descent: Spanish authorities may require this certificate to confirm that Spanish ancestors retained Spanish nationality while living in the DR.
- Historical Research: When researching ancestors who lived in the DR in the 1900s–1980s.
- Missing Nationality Documents: When original passports or records of nationality are unavailable.
Our Proven 5-Step Process
- Document Review: We assess your documents and advise if any are missing.
- Government Research: Where required, we dispatch our clerks to search in the archives of state institutions such as the Old Cédula Office, the General Archive of the Nation, and other Dominican public bodies to gather whatever documentation you might be missing
- Ministry Application: We submit the request directly at the Ministry of Interior & Police in Santo Domingo.
- Translation & Apostille: Certified Dominican legal translation available + apostille for your destination country.
- International Delivery: Several worldwide delivery options are available.
Documents Required for the Certificate of No Nationality
- Application form (completed by our office)
- Formal petition addressed to the Minister of Interior & Police (completed by our office)
- Birth certificate of your relative
- Death certificate (if your relative who lived in the Dominican Republic is deceased):
- If issued in the DR: legalized by Civil Registry
- If issued abroad: apostilled (we can get it translated into Spanish if required)
- Copy of first 3 pages of the passport of your relative
Don't have all documents? We often work with partial documentation and help source the rest.
Alternate Names for This Certificate
- Proof of Non-Dominican Nationality
- Certificate of Non-Naturalization
- Certificación de No Nacionalidad (Spanish)
- Dominican Republic Non-Nationality Certificate
- Certificate of Non-Citizenship Dominican Republic
Pricing – Two-Stage Service
Stage 1: Document Assessment & Research
We review your documents and conduct any required local research. Cost depends on case complexity and availability of original records.
Stage 2: Application & Acquisition of your Certificate
Complete service: US$395, which includes:
- Application submission at the Ministry
- Certificate issuance
- Apostille & official translation
- International delivery
Client Testimonial
"Steve successfully obtained the certificate of non-nationality for my Italian great-grandfather. The process was smooth and professional. He worked with the limited documents we had and kept us informed throughout. We needed this document for our Italian citizenship process."
– MG., Client
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Dominican certificate of non-nationality?
This official document confirms that someone never became a Dominican citizen, even if they lived in the country.
How do I get a certificate of no nationality from the Dominican Republic?
We can get it for you. We shall apply in person at the Dominican Ministry of Interior & Police with your apostilled birth/death certificates and passport copies. We manage the whole process for you.
I'm not sure I have all of my paperwork in order, I think I may be missing some documents. Can you help?
Yes, that's what we are here for. Please fill out our assessment form and we'll get back to you with a quotation.
Is this needed for Italian for Spanish citizenship?
Often yes. Italian and Spanish consulates ask for proof that your ancestor whilst living in the Dominican Republic never naturalized in the DR. This certificate provides that proof.
How long does the process take?
Roughly 3–4 weeks, plus time for apostille and delivery depending on your country.
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