Weddings in the Dominican Republic are easy to arrange, thanks to local laws. Most larger hotels and resorts have on-site wedding coordinators to help with every detail from paperwork to photography. Coordinators need at least 15 days notice (but prefer at least three months to work out all the special details.)

Couples that wish to get married in the Dominican Republic will need to present the following documents in person or by mail to the Dominican Consulate or Dominican Republic Services (a company in Toronto which assists with the paperwork and legalities for getting married in the D.R.):

-Valid passport (if sending by mail, send a photocopy of the page with the picture in it)

-Original birth certificate that includes the names of the parents. (translated in Spanish)*

-Single Status Affidavit (translated in Spanish) (One per person).*

-Divorce Act (if married before) (translated in Spanish).*

*This document must be translated to Spanish and legalized by the consular section of the Embassy.

The two Single Status Affidavit and the Divorce Act, have to be legalized by the Legalisation Section of the Dominican Consulate. The cost of the legalization is US$75.00 per document and can be paid cash, if presented in person, or by money order payable to the Dominican Republic Consulate if sent by mail. The Consulate in Montreal offers the translation services for these documents at a cost of US$40.00 each one. Once received, the procedure will take approximately 5 business days, then the documents will be mailed back to you.

Download Declaration Form here (PDF)
Download Solemn Declaration sample here (PDF)
Download DR Wedding Requirements here (PDF)

Please note that all documents except the valid passport, must be sent in original. No faxed copies or photocopies will be accepted. Please include a prepaid return envelope.

Waiting Period: There is no waiting period or minimum stay.

Witnesses: You will need two witnesses. If you provide witnesses, they will each need to bring their passport. Hotels can also provide witnesses.

Blood Test: No blood test is required.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Dominican Republic Services - Toronto
(They assist with paper-work and legalities for getting married in D.R.)
2727 Steeles Ave. W., Ste. 301
Toronto, Ontario M3J 3G9
Phone: (416) 739-1237 Fax: (416) 663-1973
E-mail: consuldom@hotmail.com
www.dominicanrepublicservices.com

Dominican Republic General Consulate - Montreal
1470 Peel St. Suite 263
Montreal, P.Q. H3A 1T1
Phone: (514) 284 - 5455/6600 Fax: (514) 284 - 5511

Dominican Republic General Consulate - Toronto
347 Bay St. Suite 904
Toronto, Ontario M5H 2R7
Phone: (416) 369 - 0403/1602 Fax: (416) 369 - 1685

Embassy of the Dominican Republic in Canada
130 Albert Street, Suite 418
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5G4
Phone: 613-569-9893
Fax:: 613-569-8673 E-mail: info@drembassy.org
Web: www.drembassy.org

Dominican Republic Tourist Board
2080 Crescent St.
Montreal PQ H3G 2B8
Tel: 514-499-1918 Fax: 514-499-1393