The Constitution of the Dominican Republic states that “any individual born outside of the Dominican Republic from a Dominican father or mother is considered to be Dominican”.
eLexPersona.com provides the transcription of birth certificates to all foreigners who have a Dominican father or mother. After this process is complete, you will be able to request a certified copy of the transcription every time you wish and will then be able to apply to obtain your Cédula de Identidad Dominicana (Dominican Identity card) if desired.
“This service is only available to those individuals who register under the name and identity of the person who will be requesting the document or legal service.”
Total Legal Fee: US$625
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
1. Original Birth Certificate to be transcribed, legalized by the Dominican Consulate where the certificate was issued.
2. Copy of the Dominican parent’s Cédula (Dominican Identity Card).
3. Copy of the Dominican parent’s Birth Certificate.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I know if I qualify for a transcription of my Birth Certificate?
If you have a Dominican parent and were born outside of the Dominican Republic you qualify to have a Dominican Birth Certificate.
2. How long does the Transcription of my Birth Certificate take?
The procedure takes between 15 to 30 days.
3. If there is not a Dominican Consulate in the country where the documents are issued, what can I do?
All documents must be legalized by the Dominican Consulate in order for these to have validity in the Dominican Republic. If there is no Dominican Consulate in your country, you must travel to the nearest one.
4. Where should I go to obtain a certified copy of the transcription?
Immediately after the transcription of the birth certificate is approved by the Electoral Board and after it has been registered in the appropriate registries, you may obtain a certified copy at the corresponding Civil Registry Office. As part of the Foreign Birth Certificate Transcription service, eLexPersona.com will provide the first certified copy.
