DOMINICAN DEATH CERTIFICATE
Dominican Death Certificate
Search, Verification and Retrieval of Death Records in the Dominican Republic
We locate and verify death records registered in the Dominican Republic for inheritance matters, legal and family matters, administrative procedures, and international use.
We first locate and verify the record before requesting the official certificate. Once the information has been confirmed, we can manage the issuance of the certificate, its legalization, apostille, and international shipping.
HOW OUR SERVICE WORKS
Our Process Has Two Stages
Begin a search for a death record in the Dominican Republic. Once the record has been located and verified, you can review the information found and proceed with obtaining the official death certificate.
Death Record Search and Verification
Complete the request form with the information you have about the deceased person and their death. Once your request has been submitted, our team will begin searching for and verifying the corresponding death record.
During the search, we may contact you if additional information is required to accurately identify the record.
When the record is located, we will notify you by email so you can review the information found, including available details about the deceased person, the date of death and the place of death.
Obtaining the Official Death Certificate
Once the record has been located and verified, we can arrange for the issuance of the official death certificate by the Dominican Republic’s Central Electoral Board (JCE).
We can also arrange apostille certification, certified translation and international delivery, depending on the requirements of the country or institution where you need to submit the document.
The information found during the search does not replace an official death certificate issued by the Central Electoral Board (JCE).
STAGE 1 · RECORD SEARCH
Start Your Death Record Search
Complete the request form with the information you have about the deceased person and their death. Our team will begin searching for the record and verifying the information needed to identify it accurately.
During the process, we may contact you if additional information is required. Once the record is located, we will notify you by email so you can review the information found and proceed with obtaining the official death certificate.
Death Record Search and Verification
Most searches receive an initial update within 2 to 5 business days. Historical searches or requests with limited information may require additional time.
Providing the approximate year and place of death, along with the deceased person’s full name, may help us locate the record more efficiently.
If we have not provided an update on your request within 20 business days, you may request a refund. Refunds are normally processed within 48 to 72 business hours.
Complete the request form with the information you have about the deceased person and their death. You do not need to have every detail available to start a search.
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STAGE 2 · OFFICIAL CERTIFICATE
Obtain the Official Death Certificate
Once the death record has been located and verified, you can review the information found and request the official death certificate issued by the Dominican Republic’s Central Electoral Board (JCE).
Choose the option that meets your needs
Official death certificate issued by the Central Electoral Board (JCE), with standard international shipping included.
Official death certificate with an apostille and standard international shipping included.
Certificate processing with the JCE
Document preparation
Standard international shipping
Choose Your Delivery Method
Estimated delivery: 2 to 5 weeks
USA / Canada: 2–3 business days
Europe: 4–6 business days
Delivery times are estimates and may vary depending on the destination country.
Certified translation of the death certificate for legal, immigration, or administrative purposes.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions About Death Certificates
Find answers about searching for death records in the Dominican Republic, service fees, apostilles, and international shipping.
How do I start a death record search?
Complete the request form with the information you have about the deceased person and pay the search fee based on the year of death.
Our team will begin searching for and verifying the record. If additional information is needed, we will contact you.
How much does a death record search cost?
The search fee depends on the year of death:
1970 or later: US$29
1950 to 1969: US$49
Before 1950: US$95
These fees cover the search and verification of the death record.
Does the search fee include the official death certificate?
No. The record search and the issuance of the official death certificate are two separate stages.
The initial fee covers the search and verification of the record. Once the record is located, you may request the official death certificate for an additional fee.
Do I need to make another payment to complete the search?
No. The search fee corresponding to the year of death is paid only once.
Once the record has been located and verified, we will notify you of the results. Obtaining the official certificate is an additional service that you may request if needed.
What information will I receive when the record is found?
We will notify you by email when the record has been located and provide the available information so you can review the results.
This information may include the deceased person's name, date of death, and place where the death was registered.
The search results do not replace an official death certificate.
What happens if the death record cannot be found?
If the record cannot be located, we will inform you of the search results.
Depending on the information available, we may request additional details or recommend alternative search options.
Purchasing the search service does not guarantee that the record will be found.
How much does an official death certificate cost?
Once the record has been located, we offer two options:
Official death certificate: US$66
Official death certificate with apostille: US$86
Both options include standard international shipping.
These prices are separate from the record search fee.
Do I have to pay US$66 and then US$86 if I need an apostille?
No. These are two separate options.
You may order the official death certificate for US$66 or the official death certificate with an apostille for US$86.
You do not need to pay both fees to obtain the apostilled document.
What is the difference between the search results and the official certificate?
The search results allow you to review and verify the information located in the civil registry.
The official death certificate is the document issued by the Dominican Republic's Central Electoral Board (JCE). It may be used for estate matters, legal proceedings, administrative requirements, and other purposes requiring official documentation.
Do I need an apostille for the death certificate?
It depends on the country, institution, and purpose for which you will use the document.
If you need to submit the certificate to an institution outside the Dominican Republic, we recommend confirming whether an apostille or certified translation is required.
We can arrange for the official death certificate to be apostilled when needed.
Is international shipping included?
Yes. Standard international shipping is included with both official certificate options.
Estimated standard delivery takes 2 to 5 weeks, depending on the destination country.
Do you offer express international shipping?
Yes. Express international shipping is available for an additional US$139.
United States and Canada: 2 to 3 business days.
Europe: 4 to 6 business days.
These are estimated shipping times and do not include the time required to obtain the document.
How long does a death record search take?
Most searches receive an initial update within 2 to 5 business days.
Historical records or requests with limited information may require additional time.
Do I need the record number, registry book, or page number?
No. We can begin a search using the deceased person's full name, approximate date of death, and the location where the death occurred or was registered.
If you have the record number, registry book, page number, or Dominican national ID number (cédula), providing these details may help us locate the record more efficiently.
What information do I need to start a search?
We recommend providing:
- The deceased person's full name.
- The exact or approximate date of death.
- The city, municipality, or province where the death occurred.
- Any additional documents or information available.
You do not need to have every detail to submit a request.
What if I don't know the exact date of death?
You may provide an approximate year or a date range.
The more information you can provide, the better our chances of correctly identifying the record.
Requests with limited information may require a more extensive search.
Is finding the death record guaranteed?
No. Some records may contain historical errors, variations in names, incomplete information, or may have been registered in a different location.
Our team will conduct the search using the information provided, but we cannot guarantee that every record can be located.
What happens if there is an error in the death record?
If we identify an inconsistency, we will inform you before proceeding with the official certificate request.
When a formal correction procedure is required, we will evaluate the available options and explain the requirements and applicable fees before moving forward.
Can I request someone else's death record?
Yes. We can search for death records belonging to family members or other individuals, provided sufficient information is available to identify the record and applicable requirements are met.
What payment methods do you accept?
Payments are securely processed through Stripe.
We accept major credit and debit cards, as well as Apple Pay and Google Pay where available.
Dominican Vital Records does not directly store your payment card information.
What is your refund policy?
If we have not provided an update on your request within 20 business days, you may request a refund directly from our team.
Refunds are normally processed within 48 to 72 business hours.
Do you offer certified translations?
Yes. We offer certified translations for US$95 for legal, immigration, and administrative purposes.
Translation is an additional service and is not included in the official certificate price.
Can I order more than one death certificate?
Yes. Once the record has been located, we can arrange for additional official copies when needed.
The cost will depend on the number of certificates and any additional services requested.
How will I receive updates about my request?
Updates will be sent to the email address provided when submitting your request.
We may also use WhatsApp or SMS for case-related communications if you have authorized those methods.
Why is the process divided into two stages?
Our two-stage process allows you to pay for the record search first, without paying the full cost of obtaining an official certificate upfront.
Once the record has been located and verified, you can decide whether to proceed with obtaining the official death certificate, with or without an apostille.