Legal requirements for getting married in Dominican Republic

Couples must register to be married with the Oficialia del Estado Civil (City Clerk). The following documents are required:

• Both parties must have a valid passport.
  
• The original birth certificate of each person is required.
  
• Single Status Affidavits which need to be translated by an official translator into Spanish at the Dominican Consulate.
• A divorce certificate (s) if either party is divorced. This also must be translated by an official translator into Spanish at the Consulate.
• Statuatory of Declaration form must be notarized by a lawyer/solicitor (a sample can be provided by the hotel if requested). Both parties must each have one notarized form.
  

A fee of approximately $455 (USD) is required for registration. If a wedding is being planned through a hotel or resort, the fees may vary. The hotel or resort wedding coordinator can also assist with having paperwork submitted to the government.

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