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Dominican Republic Marriage License Requirements

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Dominican Republic Marriage License Laws:

  • Valid passports for the couple and for any foreign witnesses
  • Two witnesses (not family members) need to be present (with valid photo identification)
  • Parties must be at least 18 years-of-age
  • First, middle and last names must show up identically in all of the following documents: passport, affidavit declaration and birth certificate. If not the Civil Judge might refuse the wedding
  • Documents must be translated into Spanish by the Dominican Consulate or Embassy in the couple’s home country

    • Dominican Republic Marriage License Fee:

  • Call tourism office for information.

    • Identification Needed for a Dominican Republic Marriage License :

  • Affidavit stating the marriage status
  • Original copies and photocopies of birth certificates, adoption certificates (if applicable) and name deeds (if applicable)
  • Original and photo copies of the decree absolute of the court if divorced. Bride has to be divorced for a minimum of 10 months
  • Original and photocopies of death certificates

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