More and more second-generation Dominicans are claiming their Dominican citizenship: to travel as Dominicans, buy or inherit property, vote or simply connect with their roots. The process isn't hard, but the order matters and small document errors cause long delays. Here's how it works and how we do it for you.
Dominican dual citizenship at a glance
| Who qualifies | People born abroad to a Dominican father or mother |
|---|---|
| Do I lose US citizenship? | No. The US doesn't require you to give it up and the DR allows dual citizenship |
| First step | Registering your US birth certificate with the JCE (transcription) |
| Consulate visit? | Not needed with our service: you send us your documents and we file them |
| Key document | Your long-form US birth certificate, apostilled |
| Right order | 1) Dominican birth certificate → 2) Cédula → 3) Dominican passport |
| Official site | jce.gob.do |
Start my Dominican citizenship
What Dominican citizenship gives you
- A Dominican passport and entry to the DR as a Dominican.
- A cédula and the right to vote, including from abroad.
- Easier buying, inheriting and selling property, and banking in the DR.
- The ability to pass Dominican citizenship on to your own children.
Documents you need
- Your long-form US birth certificate (the version that lists your parents), certified and apostilled by the state where you were born. If you don't have it, we order and apostille it for you.
- Your Dominican parent's cédula (valid) or Dominican passport. Both parents' if both are Dominican.
- Your photo ID: US passport or driver's license.
- Your parents' marriage certificate, if they were married.
- If your Dominican parent has passed away: their death certificate, apostilled if it was issued in the US.
The apostille depends on where you were born
| Born in New Jersey | Certified long-form copy apostilled by the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services (DORES), NJ Treasury. We handle it |
|---|---|
| Born in New York City | NYC records need an extra city certification before the New York State apostille |
| Born in another state | Apostille from that state's Secretary of State |
More in our apostille guide.
How we get your Dominican citizenship done
- First review: on WhatsApp or at our office, we review your case and give you a written, all-inclusive price.
- You send us your documents: photos of your parent's cédula and your birth certificate. We order and apostille the long form if needed.
- Translation: we translate everything into Spanish in the format the JCE accepts.
- We build and review your file to avoid rejections.
- We file it with the JCE in the Dominican Republic and keep you updated.
- You receive your Dominican birth certificate.
- Next: your cédula at a JCE office abroad, then your Dominican passport. We help you prepare both.
Special cases
Only one parent is Dominican
This is the most common case. Only the Dominican parent's documents are needed.
Your parents weren't married
It can be done. If your Dominican parent is your father, proof that he acknowledged you may be required. We review it in the first consultation.
You're a parent too
Once you're registered, your children can claim Dominican citizenship through you. For kids, see Dominican citizenship for your child born in the US.
Get your Dominican dual citizenship, no consulate visit
- Apostille, translation and the full file: we handle everything.
- Filing with the JCE and follow-up until you have your record.
- Written price, no surprises.
- Service in English and Spanish from Paterson, NJ, for the whole US.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get Dominican citizenship if I was born in the US?
Yes, if your father or mother is Dominican. The Dominican Constitution recognizes children of Dominicans born abroad as Dominican.
Will I lose my US citizenship?
No. The United States doesn't require you to renounce it, and the Dominican Republic allows dual citizenship.
Do I have to go to the Dominican consulate?
Not with our service. We handle the transcription of your birth certificate at the JCE, so you don't need a consulate appointment.
Do my parents have to be alive or present?
No. Their documents are needed, not their presence. If a parent has passed away, their death certificate is used.
What comes first, the cédula or the passport?
First your Dominican birth certificate, then the cédula, then the passport. Applying in a different order is the most common reason the process stalls.
How long does it take?
It depends mostly on your parent's documents being valid and consistent. We give you an estimate at the first review and update you along the way.
More guides: Dominican procedures guide
This guide is for information only and is not legal advice. The Dominican birth certificate, cédula and passport are issued by Dominican government agencies; True Multiservices LLC is a private business that prepares and handles your file, and is not a government agency or a law firm. Requirements may change. Information verified in November 2026.
