Dominican Republic Wedding Requirements
The information below is a general list of requirements to perform a legal wedding ceremony in the Dominican Republic. Please check with the Dominican Republic tourism department or wedding coordinator at your resort for additional information on legal requirements and fees for weddings in the Dominican Republic. All information below is subject to change without notice.
Necessary Documentation: The bride/groom must bring original copies of the following documents:
- Official birth certificate
- A valid, non-expired passport
- An Affidavit that provides proof of Single Status translated by an official translator into Spanish at the Dominican Consulate where the document was issued.
TIP: Make two photocopies of each of the documents above and pack in a separate suitcase such as your checked baggage. Make sure to bring any original documents within your carry-on luggage.
Waiting Period: The bride/groom must send copies of all documents above to the Oficialia del Estado Civil (City Clerk) preferably six months in advance and request a judge at least one month in advance prior to the wedding date in order to apply for a marriage license.
Witnesses: You must have two witnesses over the age 18.
Divorced/Widowed Travelers: Divorced or widowed parties must provide official copies of the divorce decree or a certified death certificate translated by an official translator into Spanish at the Dominican Consulate where the document was issued.
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