Many Dominican parents think the only way to get Dominican citizenship for your child is to book a consulate appointment, take a day off work and wait. That's not the case. There is a route you can start from home, and we take care of each step: the apostille, the translation, the file and the follow-up with the JCE. Here are your options, the documents and how we work.
Dominican citizenship for your child, without a consulate visit
| What we do | We handle the transcription of your child's US birth certificate at the JCE so they get a Dominican birth certificate |
|---|---|
| Who issues the Dominican record | Junta Central Electoral (JCE), Dominican Republic |
| Do you have to go to the consulate? | No. You send us your documents and we do the rest |
| Do you have to travel to the DR? | No |
| Key document | Your child's long-form US birth certificate, apostilled |
| Result | Your child's Dominican birth certificate, ready to apply for a Dominican passport |
| Price | A written, all-inclusive quote before we start. No surprises |
Is my US-born child already Dominican?
Your child has the right to it. The Dominican Constitution says that children of a Dominican father or mother are Dominican even if they were born abroad, and it allows dual citizenship. But until the birth is registered with the JCE, your child has no Dominican birth certificate, and without it they can't get a Dominican passport or, at 18, a cédula (Dominican ID card). Registering that birth is what people call getting "dual citizenship".
Two ways to register your child as Dominican
| JCE transcription with True Multiservices | Declaration at the consulate | |
| Consulate appointment | Not needed | Yes, you have to get one |
| Time off work | No: send us your documents on WhatsApp or bring them to our office | Yes, the parents and a witness must attend |
| Apostille and translation | We take care of them | You get them yourself |
| Document review | We review everything before filing to avoid rejections | If something is missing, you lose the appointment |
| Follow-up | We update you at every step until you have the record | You follow up yourself |
| Who issues the record | The JCE | The JCE, after receiving the consulate's declaration |
Documents you need
- Your child's long-form birth certificate (the version that lists the parents), certified and apostilled. If you don't have it, we order and apostille it for you.
- Valid Dominican cédula of the Dominican parent (clear photos of both sides) or a valid Dominican passport.
- Your child's passport or ID, if they are over 15.
- The parents' marriage certificate, if they are married.
- If the Dominican parent has passed away: their death certificate, apostilled.
The apostille depends on where your child was born
| Born in New Jersey | Certified long-form copy, apostilled by the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services (DORES) of the NJ Treasury. We handle it |
|---|---|
| Born in New York City | NYC birth certificates need an extra city certification before the New York State apostille |
| Born in another state | The apostille comes from that state's Secretary of State |
More details in our apostille guide.
How we handle your child's case, step by step
- First review: on WhatsApp or at our office we look at your case (married or not, where your child was born, whether your cédula is valid) and give you a written price.
- You send us your documents: photos of your cédula and your child's birth certificate. If it isn't the long form or isn't apostilled, we order and apostille it.
- Translation: we translate the documents into Spanish in the format the JCE accepts.
- We build and review the file so it isn't rejected.
- We file it with the JCE in the Dominican Republic and follow up.
- You receive your child's Dominican birth certificate.
- Next step: we help you prepare the Dominican passport application.
Special cases
If the parents aren't married
It can be done. Some documents change, especially if the Dominican father needs to show that he acknowledged the child. We review it in the first consultation.
If only one parent is Dominican
This is the most common case. Only the Dominican parent's documents are needed.
If you are the adult child of Dominican parents
Were you born in the US and are now over 18? You can also get your Dominican birth certificate, and then your cédula and passport, using your parents' documents. Read our Dominican dual citizenship guide for adults. We handle adult cases too.
What Dominican citizenship gives your child
- A Dominican passport and entry to the DR as a Dominican.
- A cédula at 18 and the right to vote.
- Easier inheritance, property purchases and bank accounts in the Dominican Republic.
- The ability to pass Dominican citizenship on to their own children.
We get Dominican citizenship for your child, no consulate visit
- Apostille, translation and the full file: we take care of everything.
- Filing with the JCE and follow-up until you have the record.
- Written price, no surprises.
- Service in English and Spanish from Paterson, NJ, for the whole US.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get Dominican citizenship for my child born in the US?
By registering your child's US birth certificate with the JCE. You can do it with a declaration at the consulate or through a transcription at the JCE, which we handle for you without a consulate visit.
Do I have to go to the Dominican consulate?
Not necessarily. With our JCE transcription service you send us your documents and we handle the whole process.
Will my child lose US citizenship?
No. The United States does not require giving up another nationality, and the Dominican Republic allows dual citizenship. Your child can hold both.
What documents do I need?
Your child's apostilled long-form US birth certificate, the valid cédula or Dominican passport of the Dominican parent and, depending on the case, the parents' marriage certificate.
How long does it take?
It depends on the case, mainly on whether the parent's cédula is valid and error-free. We give you an estimate at the first review and update you at every step.
Can I do it if only one parent is Dominican?
Yes. Only the Dominican parent's documents are needed.
More guides: Dominican procedures guide · Official site of the Junta Central Electoral.
This guide is for information only. The Dominican birth certificate is issued by the Junta Central Electoral; True Multiservices LLC is a private business that prepares and handles the file for you, and is not a government agency or a law firm. Requirements and timelines are set by the JCE and may change. Information verified in November 2026.
