Hi just wondering if anyone is getting married in the Dominican Republic and if so where do you start with the paperwork? Thanks
CommentAuthorNavyBaby
Hi Hmarty...H2B and I looked at getting married abroad and the first place we went to was the travel agents, they've got loads of brochures and information about destinations abroad and they'll be able to advise you on the legal aspects of it too. Some countries require you to have a blood test before the wedding and by getting married in Dom.Rep, you're arent married in the eyes from British Law.
Definitely speak to your travel agent!xx
CommentAuthorkrazykitty
i agree with navybaby go into your travel agent or look it up online because some places also require a minimum residency anywhere between 3 and 7 days
good luck hun xx
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CommentAuthorlala "mod" bunni
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From the FCO
Marriage
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MARRIAGE IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC The following documents must be legalised:
1) Complete Original Full Birth Certificate or an Official Extract including parents´ names ; and 2) According to his/her situation: a) If never married: A Statutory Declaration, stamped by a Notary or Solicitor, declaring single marital status and eligibility to marry. b) If divorced: Decree Absolute and a Statutory Declaration, stamped by a Notary or Solicitor, declaring marital status and eligibility to marry. c) If widowed: Spouse’s Death Certificate, previous Marriage Certificate and a Statutory Declaration, stamped by a Notary or Solicitor, declaring marital status and eligibility to marry. 3) If a name has been changed by Deed Poll or if the person has been adopted, proof of this must be presented. 4) 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: • Statutory Declarations are to be declared per person (i.e. joint declarations are not accepted) and must include passport numbers, address and line of employment. A model Statutory Declaration can be downloaded from here. • Statutory Declarations 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 (Document in English) must be legalised by both the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. 1) Documents must first be sent to the Legalisations Office at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Please contact them for further information about the procedure. 2) Documents must then be sent to the Consular Section of the Embassy for translation and certification.
