Free Dominican Republic Citizenship Assessment
Fill out the form below and we’ll review your case, estimate your total cost, and let you know what documents you’ll need.
Why Submit This Form?
If you were born outside the Dominican Republic to at least one Dominican parent, you may qualify for Dominican citizenship by descent. Use this no-obligation form so we can confirm eligibility and send a personalized quote to process your Dominican birth certificate.
- Expert review by specialists in Dominican nationality law
- Personalized cost estimate based on your documents and goals
- Fast response — typically within 1–2 business days
- No payment required to get started
- Service starts at US$495 for birth transcription (includes Spanish translation)
Not sure where to begin? Read our introductory guide to Dominican birth transcription check the documentation checklist & process.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dominican Citizenship by
Descent
How do I apply for Dominican
citizenship by descent?
Complete the assessment form
on this page. We review your eligibility, obtain or
translate required records, and register your foreign birth
with the Dominican civil registry (JCE).
How long does the process take?
Many cases complete in 5–6
weeks once documents and translations are ready. However, if documentation is incomplete or there are discrepancies, your case may be referred to the Inspectorate department (Inspectoría), which significantly extends processing time and typically requires an in-person interview. Record
retrievals, apostilles, or corrections can also add time—we'll
confirm a tailored timeline after reviewing your form.
What documents do I need to
apply?
Ideally: your apostilled
long-form birth certificate; your Dominican parent's cédula
and Dominican birth certificate; and if the parent is
deceased, their apostilled death certificate. Non-Spanish
documents require certified translation (we handle this). Providing all required documentation upfront helps avoid your case being referred to the Inspectorate.
Can you help me get missing
Dominican records?
Yes. We can obtain Dominican
birth, marriage, divorce, and death certificates, including
historical archive searches when needed. Having all necessary records significantly improves your chances of smooth, timely approval.
What is the Inspectorate and how do I avoid it?
The Inspectoría (Inspectorate) is a special review department for cases with incomplete documentation or discrepancies. Cases sent to the Inspectorate face considerably longer processing times and normally require you to attend an in-person interview. The best way to avoid this is to provide all required documentation—particularly your Dominican parent's cédula and birth certificate—from the start. We'll guide you on exactly what's needed.
Can I apply if my Dominican parent renounced their citizenship?
No. If your parent formally renounced their Dominican citizenship, you are not eligible for citizenship by descent because they are no longer legally Dominican. However, if your parent simply lives abroad and hasn't used their Dominican documents in many years, that does not constitute renunciation—you remain fully eligible.
Do I need a police certificate
(certificate of good conduct)?
Generally no for citizenship
by descent. If a police certificate is needed for later
steps (e.g., cédula or passport), we'll guide you through
it.
Do I need to travel to the
Dominican Republic?
No travel is needed for
citizenship by descent. Later, you will apply for your
cédula and passport in person at the JCE in the DR or at a
Dominican consulate.
What is a Dominican cédula and
when do I get one?
The cédula is the national ID.
After your Dominican birth certificate is issued, apply for
the cédula first, then the passport. You can apply at
Dominican embassies/consulates or in the DR (we can
accompany you in person if desired).
How much does it cost?
Our service starts at US$495
if your documents are ready; this includes translation of
your overseas birth certificate into Spanish. Additional
costs apply if we must obtain parental records or cédula
statements, or add apostilles. You'll receive a written
estimate after the assessment.
If you'd like to double-check the paperwork you'll need, see our documentation checklist and FAQs.
Last updated on 19th October 2025