Non residents wishing to marry in the Dominican Republic can have either a Civil Ceremony or a Religious Ceremony. But first you must register your intent to marry with the Oficialia del Estado Civil otherwise known as the City Clerk.

Civil Ceremony

The Justice of the Peace will conduct the Civil Ceremony. The Justice of the Peace must supply the Oficialia del Estado Civil with the appropriate documentation after your wedding ceremony in order for you to be issued with your Marriage Certificate.

Religious Ceremony

Religious Ceremonies are legally recognized provided all the appropriate documentation is in order. If you want to marry in a Roman Catholic Church you will need written consent from your local parish priest in the and you will need to seek the permission of the local priest where you intend to marry in the Dominican Republic.

You may be asked to meet the parish priest who is to perform the ceremony and they may ask you to attend pre-nuptial consultations.  Whatever the nature of your religious ceremony the celebrate must send a copy of the marriage documentation to the Oficialia del Estado Civil within three days of the marriage, so that it can be registered.

Residency Stay

At least one party must be resident for a minimum of two days prior to the ceremony.

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