How to get Married in the Dominican Republic

planner · 2014-10-01T14:36:13+02:00

At the request of some members I am opening this thread. FIRST GENERAL INFO :D Types of Marriages Marriages in the Dominican Republic fall generally into one of two categories: “Civil” marriages are those in which the parties themselves register the marriage with the Dominican government. The person officiating at the wedding ceremony is a government official, usually a Notary Public. It is the couple’s choice whether or not to hold a separate religious ceremony. “Canonical” marriages are those performed by a Roman Catholic priest. Following the ceremony, the church takes responsibility for registering the marriage with the appropriate Dominican government offices. Marriages in religious denominations other than Roman Catholicism are fully legal and permitted. However, only the Roman Catholic Church has the ability to register marriages on the couple’s behalf. In the case of wedding ceremonies in other denominations, both members of the couple must present themselves to the governmental registrar’s office to legalize the marriage. Details on this procedure follow below in the section under “Civil Marriages”. Civil Marriages Marriage in the Dominican Republic is a civil contract between a man and a woman who have freely agreed to marry and have the capacity to do so. In order to get married in the Dominican Republic, a man and woman must meet the following conditions: The parties must express their free will to marry; Men between 16 and 18 years old, or women between 15 and 18 years old may get married without the consent of their parents. Any required consent must be in writing and notarized, unless the person required to give this consent does so while attending the wedding ceremony; and A man younger than 16 and a woman younger than 15 may not get married, even with their parents’ consent, although a judge may grant an exception for significant reasons. No person may be married before a prior marriage is dissolved. A divorced woman cannot get married until 10 months after her divorce has become final, unless her intended husband is the same person she has divorced. The government official performing the civil ceremony has the authority, at the time of the ceremony, to waive any of the above requirements. Such a waiver must be made in writing and outline the basis of the waiver. The official performing the ceremony does so in the presence of the parties and witnesses. During the ceremony, the official asks the parties and witnesses whether either of the parties has been married previously, to each other or to other people. The party who has been married previously must supply the date of that marriage and the name of the person who officiated. The Marriage Certificate includes the complete names of the spouses, the evidence of their written consent, a declaration they have been united in matrimony and the date of the celebration and the signatures of the Officer, the spouses and the witnesses. After the celebration the marriage is registered in the appropriate civil registries. Civil marriage is dissolved by the death of one of the spouses or by divorce. Canonical Marriages A Canonical marriage performed by a Roman Catholic priest has the same legal effect as a civil marriage. As was stated in the introductory section above, however, there is a procedural difference, insofar as the priest in a Canonical marriage is responsible for transmitting the registration documents to the appropriate Dominican government office(s). Even if a civil ceremony has taken place prior to the Canonical ceremony, the officiating priest must still send a copy of the marriage certificate to the government registry. Matrimonial Property Laws Dominican law presumes that the parties in a marriage enjoy Community Property rights. However, if the parties choose to enter into a different type of agreement, this is permitted. Dominican law outlines a number of systems from which the parties may choose. The spouses may also amend any one of these systems or create one of their own, provided that the final agreement is in keeping with Dominican legal principles. When the parties opt for a system other than Community Property (such as Separate Property, outlined beginning on page 4 below), they must put this in writing and have it approved by a Dominican government official. Community Property Systems 1. Legal Community: This is the most common community property system in effect in the Dominican Republic. The following three features are present and essential: The existence of three types of properties -- common property, property owned by the wife, and property owned by the husband. Under legal community systems, all movable property and its earnings, as well as real estate property acquired during the marriage, are common property. The power of the husband over the administration/management of the estate, which cannot be ignored or restrained through any clause or matrimonial agreement; and The existence of guarantees for the woman against bad management of the property by the husband. These guarantees may include, among others, judicial division of the property and/or liens against any real estate owned by the husband. With regard to point (1) above, it is worth noting that “common property” is further sub-divided into “ordinary property” and “reserved property.” Ordinary property enters the marriage having belonged to one spouse or the other but, based on the marriage, becomes the property of both parties. Reserved property, on the other hand, is property that resulted from the personal work of the woman or from savings that arose from such work. Following the marriage, reserved property generally continues to be administered/managed by the woman, but legally it is the common property of both parties. 2. Reduced to the Earnings: Under this system, the composition of the common property varies, based on the respective debts (both present and future) of the spouses. Additionally, the value of their respective movable property (both present and future) is excluded from the common property. 3. Universal Community: All properties, present and future, are common property. The spouses equally agree under this system that only their present or future property will be common property. Note: It is possible for the spouses to reject any of the community property systems described above and instead choose their own system. However, it is important to note that doing this will not automatically grant the wife rights to administer her property or to receive its earnings. Property the wife brought into the marriage is considered as awarded to the husband for the purpose of meeting the expenses of the marriage. The spouses may, however, include in their property agreement a clause authorizing the wife to receive a part of her annual earnings for her personal living expenses and needs. Separate Property Systems Separate Property systems do not provide for common property, but rather for property owned by each one of the spouses and over which each one has administration/management, disposition and enjoyment rights. Nonetheless, the wife does not have the right to dispose of her properties without the consentof the husband or a judicial authorization. This system requires the spouses to contribute to the maintenance of their home. Furthermore, movable goods individually owned by each of the spouses are intertwined in reality and must be liquidated in the event the marriage is dissolved. A wife's property can be subjected to claims of creditors for her debts arising before and during her marriage, as well as debts related to the maintenance of a marital home incurred by either spouse, or in case of the insolvency of her husband. The husband, for his part, is responsible for his debts arising before or during the marriage and for the debts contracted by the wife when acting as representative of the marriage. One variation of the separation of property system is the dowry system. The dowry system is a system of separation in which the woman, instead of contributing some or all of her income to the couple's obligations, hands over some or all of her property to her husband, who has the administration and legal enjoyment of it. The wife possesses, in addition to the dowry property, property that is not affected by the home-related obligations, also called "paraphernalia." This type of property is enjoyed by the wife but cannot be disposed of without the consent of the husband or judicial authorization. SECOND here is the information for AMERICAN CITIZENS - taken from the US Embassy website: :D Legal Options For Marriage in the Dominican Republic The following information is for the guidance ONLY of civilian U.S. citizens contemplating marriage in the Dominican Republic. U.S. Diplomatic and Consular Officers DO NOT have the legal authority to perform marriages. Marriages CANNOT be performed within the Embassy or within a U.S. Consular Office in the Dominican Republic. General Requirements for Foreigners to Marry in the Dominican Republic In order to get married in the Dominican Republic, a man and a woman must be of a certain minimum age (16 for men, 15 for women), be legally eligible to marry, and be entering into the marriage contract of their own free will. Failure to comply with any of these basic criteria could mean that Dominican authorities will decline to register the marriage as legal. Additionally, foreigners who wish to get married in the Dominican Republic must comply with the following requirements and present the following documentation: The original passport and copies of the passport bio-page; Copies of last entries stamps; Proof of Dominican residence (if not a resident of the Dominican Republic, an additional fee applies and tourist card must be presented); Sworn declaration before a notary public, of being single and eligible to marry; the sworn declaration then needs to be legalized at the Offices of Procuraduría General de La República. If the Sworn declaration is done before a U.S. notary, it then needs to be legalized at the closest Dominican Consulate in the U.S. (In the past, the U.S. Embassy allowed U.S. citizens to swear such an affidavit of eligibility to marry before a U.S. consular officer. The Embassy discontinued this practice several years ago, however, because local officials were interpreting these documents as meaning that the Embassy had actually verified the content of the citizens’ statements, when in fact the consular officer was merely attesting to the fact that the individual in question had made the statement. U.S. citizens needing to comply with this requirement should instead present themselves to a Dominican notary –as specified above-.) Copy of foreign birth certificate and a legal translation of the certificate; central authorities in both the United States and the Dominican Republic now authenticate their own public documents, such as birth, death or marriage certificates, with a certificate of apostille (name of the authentication stamp). You can get your document apostille at the office of Vital Records in your state. If divorced, copy of the divorce certificate and legal translation of the certificate; 2 witnesses (not family). Additionally, Dominican law requires that notice of the intended marriage must be published prior to the ceremony. Fees Celebration of marriages at the Civil Registry Office “Oficialia Civil”: Both the bride and groom are foreigners not residents of the Dominican Republic - RD $20,000.00 One is a foreigner not resident of the Dominican Republic - RD $10,000.00 Both the bride and groom are foreigners residents of the Dominican Republic - RD $3,000.00 Celebration of marriages outside the Civil Registry Office (if the Civil Registry Officer goes somewhere else than the “Oficialia Civil” to celebrate the marriage): Both the bride and groom are foreigners not residents of the Dominican Republic - RD $20,000.00 One is a foreigner not resident of the Dominican Republic - RD $15,000.00 Both the bride and groom are foreigners residents of the Dominican Republic - RD $10,000.00 **For updated information on the fees, visit the Junta Central Electoral´s oficial fee webpage (information available only in Spanish)

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countingdazeNew member09 October 2019 22:15:59

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This thread seems as good as any to ask the following. My plan is, after moving to the DR and meeting a potential mate, to keep my financial net worth to myself, permanently. I thought I would make it clear early in the relationship that I have absolutely no interest in discussing money beyond monthly living expenses, but to assure her that they will be handled. Beyond monthly needs I would keep my assets in my home country. I don't ever plan on owning property in the DR so my modest net worth would remain a mystery. My impression is that spouses want to be very involved in finances in some other places around the world. Is it realistic to think that these would be acceptable terms to most Dominican women? I realize I may be asking for a generalization that's rather broad, but any thoughts would be appreciated.

plannerDominican Republic Expert09 October 2019 23:19:08

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They will accept whatever you are offering..... in the beginning!!!! After that everything is up for negotiation!

countingdazeNew member10 October 2019 00:09:39

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classygringoContributor10 October 2019 20:38:18

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Counting Daze, good idea about keeping everything confidential you have to be careful because you never know if they try to set you up if they found out you had money, not that they are all like that but some are so take care in that regard. I'm not a lawyer so this is not legal advice however, As to keeping your money in your country I too thought that's all I had to do however I spoke to several lawyers in the country I am from and they stated that getting divorced in another country could indeed but your assets at risk in your home country. Of course you're future ex spouse would have to spend money on a lawyer etc to go after your assets in a divorce decree and it may turn into a costly process for her so the whole thing may be a moot point anyway. However, just to sleep a little better at night one may find the prenup may kill any possibility of that being an issue. The conclusion I came to was as I understand it that Dominican law is getting married under a community property regime. If you are from a state that is not a community property state you may want to google California, NY , and other states to see how bad that can end. Ergo, the need for a prenuptial agreement may be necessary. For clarity one would need to seek advice of their own lawyer.

classygringoContributor10 October 2019 20:52:32

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planner wrote:
Tinker isn't online anymore honey

Sorry to hear that hope he is ok.

plannerDominican Republic Expert10 October 2019 23:30:00

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17112

Tinker lost his sight honey.

And yes a prenup is always a good idea.

countingdazeNew member11 October 2019 17:20:20

#167

Thanks Classy Gringo and Planner. That sounds like sage advice.

ScorpianaActive member12 May 2020 17:00:11

#168

So are prenups possible? According to what I’ve read the two of you can hammer out your own agreement...I vowed to never remarry without one. She has a good job, house, etc. I want none of this should it not work out so it’s advantageous for each...not sure if I just disappear how she could reach me anyway, or afford to keep up a legal pursuit...

plannerDominican Republic Expert12 May 2020 18:18:00

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17112

Yes it's absolutely possible and recommended!!!

classygringoContributor12 May 2020 20:09:26

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Consult with your personal attorney on this matter. I'm not an attorney nor is this legal advice. They are possible and indeed a good idea. The process here is much different than US and possibly other countries. One difference here is that it goes through a notarial process and actually states separación de bienes (so it states there is a prenup) on your marriage certificate.

classygringoContributor13 May 2020 13:14:33

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Scorpiana, international divorce law is complex but I can tell you that they can still come after your assets in another country. Rather than think if the worst case scenario hits I'll run or hide why not just prevent that upfront and get a prenup?

DRVisitorSerial expat13 May 2020 17:30:03

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712

Do you need a prenup in each country if you plan to live in two countries - DR and second country?

ScorpianaActive member13 May 2020 17:42:33

#173

Thanks-prenup it is!

classygringoContributor14 May 2020 15:01:50

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I'm not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. One should seek the advice of their own lawyer. That being said, a US court might recognize a Dominican prenup if certain conditions are met. but the reverse may not be true. The Dominican Republic may not recognize a American prenup. In The Dominican Republic the prenuptial agreement goes through a notarial process where government offices are notified about your prenup prior to the marriage and it will state separacion de bienes (seaparation of goods or the prenup regime that you chose) on your marriage certificate. There are a several choices of prenups in DR you can go for. I prefer the separacion de bienes regime. If someone where to live in both places they could hire a US lawyer to help them draft it up to present to a Dominican lawyer what they want in the prenup in order to hope that the American court will recognize the prenup has validity. However, you may have heard in the US there are many cases where prenups and postnups are not held up even when drafted by a lawyer and trying to meet certain conditions both a prenup and postnup can be invalidated in US courts. International law is complex but part of it may be 1st establishing residency . Where is the coupled presumed to have residency at the time of the divorce? That may play a role in which country you would need to get divorced. Another choice would be to get a prenuptial agreement in the Dominican Republic and a Postnuptial Agreement in the United States. Anyone considering a prenuptial agreement, postnupital agreement, a divorce and any legal advice should seek advice from their own lawyer. These are serious complex matters that might have devastating consequences if not executed correctly. Seek legal advice from lawyers.

plannerDominican Republic Expert14 May 2020 15:29:29

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Nothing to do with residency but everything to do with our law here. Our law is territorial in nature. If you are here, you are covered by our laws. Laws or agreements elsewhere may not apply here.

If getting married and or having or planning to have any assets here, get the prenup. Get the prenup here. IF worried there, get one there too.

emetz55Contributor07 January 2021 11:37:08

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Just say she is your wife/esposa like a lot of dominicans do

Mkunz6580Active member25 April 2021 09:14:06

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Updating your will is also something to consider depending on your cirmstances. If you should pass, your surviving spouse is entitled to half your assets here in the DR if you have children from a previous relationship. The children are entitled to the other half. I've heard different stories about assets you've aquired prior to the marriage. A marital home aquired prior to the marriage may be looked at different than a investment. Consult a reputable lawyer.

Karin1Serial expat02 June 2021 03:16:20

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We just got married in a Civil ceremony in Punta Cana (at the JCE office) in January 2021. I am Canadian and Carlos is Dominican. Although I had to get all my documents prepared at the Dominican Consulate in Toronto, notarized, translated, certified, for a fee of about $420 usd (they only accept USD, even though we are all in Canada), I got them back and ready to go. Not good enough. I emailed my fiance copies of the documents, and asked Carlos to go to the JCE (the civil office) to make sure all the documents were complete. They told him we need to have the documents APOSTILLED or apostilized. Why does the Dominican Republic consulate in Toronto not do this and why cant they explain this to you? They refused to talk to me, and explain it. I suspect, they didn't know the answer, why else would they not tell me? This is very stressful. Finally I downloaded and translated the Spanish documents which explained, this is required to make sure the signatures on all my translated/certified documents, from the Dominican Republic consulate in Toronto, were authentic. Make sure the signatures are not forgeries. And now, we need to take a trip to Santo Domingo, we were told. That is where all the signature are stored, in a library somewhere. Then we discovered we could do this online, and this cost another $4500 pesos. Thank you, because thats alot easier than a trip to hell driving to Santo Domingo. Its not hell, but that's what my first trip was like to Santo Domingo. We arrived after dark, by car, the highways have holes in the road, and people drive with broken cars, some without lights, on the highway! Yes people, its not Canada or USA, where we pay alot of taxes but the roads and highways are kept safe to drive. So when I finally arrived, we had our two witnesses with us, and we did get married, everything went well. The official was kind. We all wore masks. We were allowed to take them off for one minute to hug and kiss after we were married. And this office has air conditioning, very comfortable. The marriage fee was another $10,000 pesos and we were told to wait an hour and then we left with our marriage certificate. Thank you!

2VPsoldierSerial expat02 June 2021 05:12:38

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I am Canadian and my wife is from the DR. We got married in Moca in a civil ceremony. We did this thinking it would help with residency - it did not (another story). But my in-laws and the brother/sister lawyers who first assisted me got it arranged and it sure as heck didn't entail all you had to go through, plus it was no where near the cost - and I paid in pesos. It was more difficult doing the church wedding 5 months later - only because of the interviews etc. But it all worked and being as the RC church is so prominent in the DR, and with my wifes family, I really wanted the validity of the church wedding - it went off great and the party after was a blast - that's when 60 or so of he friends and relatives showed up!!!

chinedup150New member21 June 2021 02:27:10

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Hello dear how you do today please I'm looking for Visa how can I get it can you please help me out

Taedyn FactsMember21 June 2021 06:57:49

#181

Visa?

plannerDominican Republic Expert21 June 2021 10:47:54

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17112

What kind of visa are you looking for? Got to the residency thread and start there please.

peterjohnston887New member21 April 2022 11:36:55

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@planner

Hi.

I hope that you are well?

Incidentally when I was completing my registration here there was no option to assign my nationality as British, so I chose Russian because my fiance is )

We were due to get married in Moscow in June however due to the war it's impossible now.

I have visited the DR on several occasions and now considering marrying and living there.

What is the cost for us to marry approximately?

Dis I read correctly that it was $20,000 for a US citizen?

What about UK/ RU?

Thanks

plannerDominican Republic Expert21 April 2022 13:21:13

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17112

We need to stay on topic and stop giving "unsolicited advice" please.

No it does not cost $20,000 US to get married - maybe 20,000 RD which is about US 400 bucks! Should be the same for any expat, not based on where you are from.

To live here is a totally other issue. To do so legally you need residency. For that go to the pinned post!

DominicanadaMikeViP21 April 2022 14:33:37

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It's not difficult to get married here but as always it depends... your circumstances, your choices etc. I married a Dominican, albeit several years ago, but I paid for everything, licenses, wedding dresses bridesmaids dresses, food and drinks (lots of rum and beer) for 125 people, taxis, the reception place, everything.. . $3000 USD more or less. and I'm a gringo! I will state one important caveat, my wife's family were fabulous. They made all of the food, they served all of the food, bartending, did all of the decorating, they did the DJ work, the photography etc., but I couldn't have asked for a more perfect wedding. So, again...it depends.

Good luck.

plannerDominican Republic Expert21 April 2022 16:39:39

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17112

I think he is asking about the legals and fees to get married here.

DominicanadaMikeViP21 April 2022 16:59:22

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1049

It's been a while, but as I remember you will need documentation that includes your passport, statutory declaration of being single, birth certificate, and divorce certificate if applicable. All need to be translated officially and notarized. It's best to speak with the Judge that will marry you and ask them what they require. I provided several documents as per the regulations and the website, at some expense only to find out the judge didn't need any of them and requested something completely different. Thank goodness for my wife's family that have lawyers. On boxing day, the day we were to be married, he went to Santo Domingo and got all of the documents we needed, signed authenticated etc. and was back to the Judges office in time for us to say "I do"...lol

Costs: allow $500USD for documents and the same for licensing more or less. These costs are by memory and are 16 years old...I don't think it has changed much but someone else might be able to confirm.

Guest2022Guest21 April 2022 17:26:29

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Civil Marriage - JCE Central Electoral Board

https://servicios.dominicana.gob.do/servicio.php?id=180

Service offered for couples who want to get married in a civil way.

Requirements:

Identity cards of the contracting parties.

Divorce Certificate (if they have been previously married).

Death Certificate (in the case of a widow or widower).

Birth Certificate of the spouses.

Two (2) witnesses at least. Of the witnesses, two (2) at least cannot be family or direct or collateral relatives up to the third degree inclusive of the contracting parties.

If they have children in common birth certificate (these must be previously recognized).

In the cases of minors, the minor's birth certificate, the parents' identity card, their consent, which can be granted at the time of the marriage ceremony or by means of an authentic act or duly legalized private signature, when the minor does not has reached the age of 16 and the minor has not reached the age of 15, they require a minority waiver issued by the Judge of First Instance. In the absence of the parents, consent may be granted by the grandparents. If there is disagreement between the grandfather and grandmother of the same line, the consent of the grandfather will suffice. Similarly, if there is disagreement between the two lines, the tie produces consent. In the absence of parents or grandparents or when it is impossible for them to express their will, the consent must be given by the family council.

If the couple is going to get married under the legal regime of the separation of property, it is mandatory to deliver to the Civil Status Officer the authentic act instrumented for these purposes, which must be registered and duly notified. This act must be completed prior to the celebration of the marriage.

In the case of foreigners, birth certificate, passport, if it is in Spanish and the marital status is recorded as single, the presentation of the certificate of single status is not mandatory. For other cases, proof of singleness issued by the Civil Registry of the country of origin or residence of these. This proof of declaration must be legalized by the Dominican consular authority accredited to the place where it was issued. If the document is not written in Spanish, it must be translated by a legal interpreter and legalized by the Attorney General's Office and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In some cases the translation can be done at the same Dominican Consulate. Some Diplomatic Delegations accredited in Dominican territory receive the declaration of singleness from their citizens.

In the case of Italian citizens, the edict must not be dispensed with, and must be posted in a visible place in the Official Office three (3) days before, at least on the date on which the marriage will be celebrated. A record will be raised in this regard.

Price of the service:

Celebration of marriage in the Civil Status Office RD$ 3,000.00;

Celebration of marriage in the Official Office when the spouses are resident foreigners RD$ 3,000.00; Marriage celebration outside the Civil Status Office RD$10,000.00;

Celebration of marriage in the Official Office when one of the contracting parties is a non-resident foreigner RD$ 10,000.00;

Marriage celebration outside the Official Office when the spouses are resident foreigners RD$10,000.00; Celebration of marriage outside the Official Office when one of the contracting parties is a non-resident foreigner RD$ 15,000.00;

Marriage celebration when the spouses are non-resident foreigners RD$ 20,000.00

Costs of translation of foreign documents and authentication vary.

plannerDominican Republic Expert21 April 2022 17:32:49

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17112

There you go! Thanks

Guest2022Guest21 April 2022 17:38:46

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A pre-nuptial agreement must be registered with the Civil Status Office at the JCE prior to marriage.

DominicanadaMikeViP21 April 2022 18:28:44

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1049

I am actually getting a laugh from this thread, I'm sorry for those of you that are trying to get your stuff together and are looking for real answers.

As I said before, it depends and always, always does. The official wording from Lennox...is a great place to start.

Some or all or none may apply. Consult the Judge that will marry you in the DR. If I had of listened to my fiancée at that time I would have saved several hundred dollars, but for fear I might not have what I needed I followed the "official gospel" and in the end my wife was right. Funny how that happens...

Karin, I just re-read your post and that is what got me laughing. It's all about the money... They most certainly do all of the apostilling needed. But in your case, (it depends) they gave you the run around. So frustrating.

I learned that when dealing with the Toronto office, you have to think like a Canadian and act like a Dominican. Wow what a difference that makes... My residence went like a breeze once I figured that out.

As for your actual marriage license (again going from my own experience several years ago), the license that the judge gives you is not official...yet. Being married in Santo Domingo may make a difference but in my case I had to take the marriage license to SD with my wife and we had to go to 4-5 different offices to have it authenticated and registered. When we finished it had 10 different stamps and\or signatures. Be sure you have the fully registered version.

plannerDominican Republic Expert21 April 2022 18:36:40

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17112

That makes me smile. The amount of stamps and stupid small fees that all have to be paid in different offices makes me absolutely NUTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DominicanadaMikeViP21 April 2022 18:43:16

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1049

It is what it is... C'est la vie!

Guest2022Guest21 April 2022 18:44:54

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There was a lot of corrupt behaviour going on as an article in Listin Diario today explains with the JCE civil registry and consulates. People were being overcharged for marriages and other civil services.

https://listindiario.com/la-republica/2 … -eliminado

The fees are clear in the JCE link above. It cost me, a resident to marry a Dominican, at a registry office in Naco, SD a few years ago, about 6000 pesos as I recall (excluding a tip to the official presiding) including all documenatation translated and authenticated. My now wife and I did it all.

Research, find the correct government information, and check what you are being charged.

Guest2022Guest21 April 2022 18:49:08

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That makes me smile. The amount of stamps and stupid small fees that all have to be paid in different offices makes me absolutely NUTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- @planner

My wife had a contact to translate and she understands how government offices operate so whilst it was tedious and the fees small, she was organized it all quickly.

The registrar was a delightful personality. Worth a good tip.

DRVisitorSerial expat07 July 2023 17:40:43

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712

Do we have any up to date links for above as the one few messages up does not work (Civil Marriage - JCE Central Electoral Board)

Are there certain hours and days the officiants will do a wedding in the office and out of the office?

plannerDominican Republic Expert07 July 2023 17:50:32

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17112

Quick google search turns up this from the american embassy.

https://do.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-se … -republic/

thehemesgroupNew member05 September 2023 01:03:42

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@planner

Hello,

I would like more Information regarding the apartment you mentioned that's available in your apartment complex.

Thank you

plannerDominican Republic Expert05 September 2023 11:24:15

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17112

Sorry I am really not sure what you are referring to. This is an old thread and likely long gone.

thehemesgroupNew member05 September 2023 13:27:55

#200

Ok. Thank you

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