APOSTILLE FOR THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Apostille Services for the Dominican Republic
Registering a marriage or a child's birth in the Dominican Republic, selling property, settling an inheritance or applying for residency? The Dominican Republic accepts apostilles, so most U.S. documents need one certificate plus a Spanish translation. We handle both from Boston.
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THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC AT A GLANCE
Hague Convention member
An apostille is all you need.
- Marriage and birth registration
- Powers of attorney for property
- Spanish translation arranged
- Mobile notary across Greater Boston
How documents for the Dominican Republic work
Documents we prepare for the Dominican Republic
- Marriage certificates to register a U.S. marriage
- Birth certificates to register a child born in the U.S.
- Powers of attorney for property sales, purchases and banking
- Death certificates for inheritance
- Divorce decrees
- Single status affidavits for marriage in the Dominican Republic
- FBI background checks for residency
- Diplomas and transcripts
What the Dominican Republic usually requires
| Document | Where the apostille comes from | What else to plan for |
|---|---|---|
| Birth, marriage or death certificate | Secretary of the Commonwealth or issuing state | Certified copy; Spanish translation |
| Power of attorney | Secretary of the Commonwealth, after notarization | Ask your Dominican attorney for the wording |
| Single status affidavit | Secretary of the Commonwealth, after notarization | Spanish translation; check how recent it must be |
| FBI background check | U.S. Department of State | Recent check; Spanish translation |
Requirements change and can differ by consulate, city and purpose. Always confirm the exact requirements with the office receiving your documents. We're happy to review what they sent you.
How we handle it
- 1
Tell us what the recipient asked for
Send us the list or the email from the consulate, school, employer or attorney. We review it and confirm exactly what each document needs.
- 2
We prepare each document
Certified copies, notarization by appointment, or retrieval of records you don't have yet.
- 3
Apostilles from the right offices
Massachusetts documents go to the Secretary of the Commonwealth, other states' documents to that state, and federal documents, like FBI checks, to the U.S. Department of State.
- 4
Spanish translation and shipping
We arrange certified translation when it's needed, then ship everything back with tracking, to you or directly abroad.
Good to know
Property and powers of attorney
Many clients sign a power of attorney here so a relative or attorney can handle a property sale or purchase in the Dominican Republic. See Powers of Attorney.
Marrying in the Dominican Republic
You'll often need a birth certificate and proof of single status. See Single Status Affidavit.
Spanish translation
See Spanish Translation.
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Serving Boston's Dominican community
Mistakes we help you avoid
- Sending a photocopy. An apostille needs a certified copy or a properly notarized document.
- Generic power of attorney wording. Dominican attorneys often want specific wording and property details. Ask yours for the text.
- Skipping the translation. Most Dominican offices need documents in Spanish.
- Names that don't match. Two last names and different spellings are common. Bring documents that link them.
- An old single status affidavit. Many offices only accept recent ones.
Common situations
Registering a U.S. marriage
An apostilled marriage certificate with a Spanish translation.
Registering a child born in the U.S.
An apostilled birth certificate, translated.
Buying or selling property
A power of attorney for your attorney or a relative in the Dominican Republic.
Inheritance
Death certificates and family records, apostilled and translated.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Dominican Republic accept apostilles?
Yes. The Dominican Republic has been a member of the Hague Apostille Convention since 2009.
Do documents need to be translated into Spanish?
Usually, yes. We arrange a certified translation. Ask the receiving office whether they need a translation done in the Dominican Republic.
Can you notarize a power of attorney written in Spanish?
Yes, as long as you understand what you're signing. The notarial certificate will be in English.
Do you come to Jamaica Plain, Roslindale and Hyde Park?
Yes, and across Greater Boston.
Can you notarize documents in Spanish?
Yes, as long as you understand what you're signing. The notarial certificate is in English.
Can you ship to my attorney in Santo Domingo or Santiago?
Yes, with tracking.
Do Dominican documents for U.S. use need anything?
Documents from the Dominican Republic used here usually need a Dominican apostille and an English translation. We provide the certified translation. See Certified Translation.
Can you help if my documents are from another state, like New York?
Yes. Each document is apostilled by the state that issued it, and New York has its own extra steps. See New York Apostille.
Sending documents to the Dominican Republic?
Tell us the documents, the purpose and your deadline, and we'll map out every step.