Quick answer: A single status affidavit is a document where you swear you are not married. It's mainly used to marry in the Dominican Republic or abroad. From the US you can sign it at the Dominican consulate or before a New Jersey notary with an apostille; in the DR it's paired with the JCE's single status certification.
Where it's done & key facts
| Where (US) | Dominican consulate, or NJ notary + apostille |
|---|---|
| Where (DR) | Dominican notary; JCE single status certification |
| Witnesses | Some formats require two witnesses |
| Use | Marriage, visas, inheritance, immigration |
| Validity | Registries usually require recent documents (a few months) |
| Divorced | Attach divorce decree and record |
| Official site | usa.mirex.gob.do |
When you'll need it
- To marry at a civil registry in the DR while living abroad.
- To marry at the consulate.
- In some visa or inheritance procedures.
How to get it from New Jersey
- Prepare the text with your full details and, if applicable, witnesses'.
- Sign before the consul, or before a NJ notary.
- If notarized in NJ, get the apostille and Spanish translation.
- Send it to the DR within the validity window required.
Getting married? See our guide on transcribing foreign records to register a US marriage in the DR.
Also on True Multiservices:
Want help with this procedure?
- We review your documents before you go to the agency.
- We translate, notarize and apostille what's needed.
- We tell you exactly where to go, what to bring and in what order.
- Service in Spanish and English.
Frequently asked questions
Is it the same as the single status certificate?
No. You swear the affidavit; the JCE issues the certificate from its records. Many registries ask for both.
What if I'm divorced?
A marital status affidavit plus the divorce record or decree.
This guide is informational and does not replace official information or legal advice. Requirements, fees and hours may change: always confirm with the institution before you go. Information verified in November 2026. True Multiservices is a private, independent business, not the consulate or a government agency.
