Getting Married in the Dominican Republic? About the Apostille of Your Canadian Documents
If you are getting married in the Dominican Republic you know there are countless details involved in planning a destination wedding. It is crucial to know exactly what documentation is required from the couple, and how to make sure these documents are prepared correctly.
Please confirm your document requirements with your wedding planner well in advance. The document apostille process can take time to complete.
Below is a list of documents that may be required.
- Single Status Affidavits, these need to be notarized
- Certified True Copies of your valid passports
- Original birth certificates
- Original death or divorce certificates, if applicable
To be accepted in the Dominican Republic, your documents will need to go through the apostille process. This involves having the documents apostilled by the appropriate government office in Canada.
If you should require official translations, they can be officially translated by the Embassy of the Dominican Republic.
Two important tips to keep in mind:
- Mail in apostille service with the government apostille offices may experience delays. If you are doing this yourself, plan accordingly.
- In the Dominican Republic your apostilled documents will only be valid for three (3) consecutive months after the apostille date. So don’t apostille and translate your documents too far in advance!
International Document Canada removes the stress, hassle, and weeks of processing time involved in doing this yourself. We specialize in managing the apostille process for our clients. You send your documents to us and we take care of the rest.
We would be happy to discuss your particular needs and answer any questions you might have. Phone toll free 1-888-433-1011 or send a quick online contact form.