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Here is what you need to know and the documents that must be brought with you before applying for a marriage license We recommend getting the paper side of your wedding from the road about six months before your wedding date.
Congratulations and a lot of happiness as you start your age journey together!
Legal requirements in the Dominican Republic:
It is recommended that the American consulate in Santo Domingo write before your intended wedding the request for permission to marry in a civil ceremony and if you are not a resident of the Dominican Republic you will be required a valid passport, and get a copy of your passport with you also, you must have original copies of your birth certificates, and baptism certificates will not be accepted.
A certificate that you are single and eligible for marriage is often referred to as a single-written written certificate and documents must be translated into Spanish and certified by the Consulate of the Dominican Republic.
Dominican Republic fees:
When you register for Oficialia del Estado Civil you will incur a small fee of approximately $ 20. The Dominican Republic uses the Dominican Peso as the official currency and is freely exchangeable for the dollar and other major currencies.
ceremony:
You can have a civil or religious celebration in the Dominican Republic.
Roman Catholic: You will need to meet a parish priest in the Dominican Republic to view the attendance documents for a suitable preparation course for marriage.
Residence requirement:
There is no residency requirement for marriage in the Dominican Republic.
Waiting period in the Dominican Republic:
There is no waiting period in the Dominican Republic.
Previous marriages:
If you have been married before, you must provide a copy of the divorce decree or the death certificate of your ex-husband/ex-wife
The US embassy website says: "During the ceremony, the official asks the parties and witnesses whether any of the parties have married in the past, to each other, or to other people, and the party who married before must provide the date of that marriage and the name of the responsible person."
witnesses:
You need two witnesses over the age of 18. Your witnesses also need to provide proof of identity.
Renewing pledges in the Dominican Republic:
You can renew your vows if you produced your original wedding certificate.
Minimum age:
16 for men, 15 for women. Even if you have parental consent, you may not marry if you are a man under 16 or a woman under 15. For important reasons, the judge may grant an exception.
Proxy marriages:
No.
Same sex marriage:
No.
marriage document:
Your marriage certificate is usually ready one or two days after the wedding.
The marriage certificate from the Dominican Republic is legal and known everywhere in the world.
please note:
Marriage license requirements The information above often changes for guidance only and should not be considered legal advice so it is important that you verify all information with the local marriage license office before making any wedding or travel plans.