Weddings, Blessings, Renewal of Vows & Honeymoons in Dominican Republic

Wedding
Set right in the centre of the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic is bathed by the Atlantic Ocean on the North and the Caribbean Sea to the South. It is a land of beautiful beaches, rivers, waterfalls, alpine landscapes and tropical rainforests and home of the warmest-hearted people of the Caribbean. Punta Cana - sea and fun lovers have found their paradise here. Few other spots boast a 50 kilometre stretch of pristine white sand and palm trees located 20 minutes from Punta Cana airport.

Legalities and documentation for Dominican Republic

Wedding Legal
Legalities & Documentation
(The following documents must be legalised)
• Original Full Birth Certificates of bride and groom
• An Affidavit, stamped by a Notary or Solicitor, declaring single marital status and eligibility to marry.
• If divorced the original Decree Absolute and an Affidavit, stamped by a Notary or Solicitor, declaring marital status and eligibility to marry.
• If widowed Spouse's Death Certificate, previous Marriage Certificate and an Affidavit declaration of single status, stamped by a Notary or Solicitor, declaring marital status and eligibility to marry.
• If a name has been changed by Deed Poll or if the person has been adopted, proof of this must be presented.
• If the person is under 18 years old, parental consent is required in the form of an Affidavit stamped by a Notary or Solicitor.

Notes:
• Affidavits are to be declared per person (i.e. joint Affidavits are not accepted) and must include passport numbers, address and line of employment.
• Affidavits are valid for a period of three months from the date of issue.
• Divorced women cannot get married again until 10 months after the divorce is finalized, unless her new husband is the same man she divorced.

Procedure for legalisation:
Each original document must be legalised by:
• A notary Public,
• The Irish Foreign Office,
• The British Embassy in Ireland
• The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office
• TheConsular Section of the Embassy of the Dominican Republic in the UK prior to departure.

Documents must first be sent to the Legalization Office at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Please contact them for further information about the procedure. Documents must then be sent to the Consular Section of the Embassy. The fee for legalisation at the Embassy is currently £55 sterling per document.