Documents commonly apostilled for Dominican Republic
- Birth certificates
- Marriage certificates
- FBI background checks
- Divorce decrees
- Powers of attorney
Destination country
Apostille for Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic has been a Hague Convention member since 2009, and apostilled U.S. documents are accepted for immigration, marriage, property transactions, and legal proceedings. We provide fast apostille processing for all documents destined for the Dominican Republic.
Does Dominican Republic accept U.S. apostilles?
Dominican Republic is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention (since 2009), so an apostille is the final certification step: no embassy or consular legalization is needed for the document itself.
Membership status checked 2026-06-30. The document type and the receiving authority determine the exact processing path; we confirm it during review.
Common reasons people need one
- Residency
- Marriage registration
- Business formation
- Property purchase
Translation
Spanish translation is required. Translations must be done by a certified translator (intérprete judicial) registered in the Dominican Republic.
Certified translation can be added to any order.
Things to check before you submit
- Certified Spanish translation by an intérprete judicial is required
- Dirección General de Migración handles immigration document requirements
- Property transactions may require additional notarization in the DR
- FBI background checks commonly required for residency
Requirements are set by the receiving authority in Dominican Republic and can change. Confirm current expectations with the office that will receive your document.
Common questions about apostilles for Dominican Republic
Does the Dominican Republic accept U.S. apostilles?
Yes. The Dominican Republic has been a Hague Convention member since 2009 and accepts apostilled U.S. documents for immigration, marriage, property, and legal purposes.
Do I need a Spanish translation for documents in the Dominican Republic?
Yes. Dominican authorities require a certified Spanish translation by an intérprete judicial (court-appointed translator) registered in the Dominican Republic.
Can I buy property in the Dominican Republic with apostilled documents?
Yes. Apostilled powers of attorney, corporate documents, and identification documents can be used for real estate transactions. They must be translated into Spanish and may need additional notarization by a Dominican notario público.
Do I need an apostilled FBI background check for Dominican residency?
Yes. The Dirección General de Migración requires an apostilled FBI criminal background check as part of most residency applications, translated into Spanish by a certified translator.
How do I use an apostilled divorce decree in the Dominican Republic?
An apostilled U.S. divorce decree must be translated into Spanish by an intérprete judicial and then registered with the appropriate Dominican court (Tribunal Civil) to have legal effect in the country.
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