Barceló Hotels & Resorts | Dominican Republic

Barceló Puerto Plata Hotel

Puerto Plata

Legal Documentation

Requirements:

 

The following applies to non-Dominican nationals wishing to get married in the Dominican Republic:

The couple must bring all original documents.

• All documents have to be translated into Spanish and legalized by the Dominican Consulate or Embassy in their home country, see chart above. (The Consulate or Embassy charges for these services). Countries that are part of the HAGUE AGREEMENT do not need legalized documents, only apostle. Please check http://www.hcch.net for more information.
• The couple needs to be in the Dominican Republic 48 hours prior to the wedding date.
• The Marriage Certificate will be issued with the name indicated on the Birth Certificate, unless a Name Changed document is provided.
• In case of a prior marriage the divorce process has to be completed 6 months before the remarriage.
• Relatives cannot be witnesses.
• The wedding or renewal fee and service charge has to be paid to the wedding coordinator.
• The Marriage Certificate will be sent through UPS to the couple’s mailing address.
• Weddings Packages are for guest staying at Barcelo Puerto Plata.
• Services such as extra flowers, DJ Services and Pictures that are not included in any of the packages have an additional cost.
• In case of bad weather the wedding cannot be cancelled, it will be moved to a back up location.
• Prices are subject to change without previous notice.

Important

• If either party is a divorcee, then proof of decree absolute is required with a court stamp and translated into Spanish and these translations need to be legalized by the Consulate or Dominican Embassy. If the Bride has been divorced, then the decree absolute must have been issued at least 10 months prior to your intended wedding date (this is not applicable for gentleman).
• If previously married and have reverted back to your maiden name, this constitutes a name change and therefore proof is required in the form of a deed poll or statutory declaration. This should be stamped and signed by a Solicitor.
• If you have changed your name, then proof is required in the form of a change of name deed or statutory declaration stamped and signed by a Solicitor.
• In the case of widow/widower, a death certificate is required, also original of wedding certificate.
• If either party is adopted then the adoption certificate is required.
• If either the party is under the age of 18 years, evidence of parental consent is required in the form of an affidavit stamped and signed by a Solicitor.
• Please note that all documents must be originals, no faxed copies or photocopies will be accepted.

Note: Upon your arrival, both affidavits need to be certified at the Government in Santo Domingo, to verify the authenticity of the stamps. Price not included.

Procedure to book the wedding package:

• This package is complete and does not accept any reductions. The date of the wedding should be selected in advance in order to confirm the availability of the services from the judge.

Form of payment

• All legal fees must be paid to the Hotel, upon arrival, before the wedding day. Vouchers or cupons will not be accepted.

Points of Interest

It is important to remind you that it may, on occasion be necessary to change the date of your wedding. For example, due to adverse weather conditions or if the Judge/Register is called away on official duties and therefore it may be necessary for her to reschedule your wedding. We therefore recommend that you consider the above and if you are planning to have stationary printed or rings engraved, that this is done on your return.

Wedding day attire. Most of our wedding couples wear traditional outfits such as a white or cream dress for the Bride and a suit and tie for the Groom. You can however, wear more casual attire if you prefer.

The ceremony will normally take place within the grounds of the hotel, however this may need to be relocated indoors should there be any adverse weather conditions. All weddings are performed by a Judge/Registrar and usually last approximately 15 minutes. Please note that it is a legal requirement in the Dominican Republic that all weddings must be performed in Spanish. There will be an interpreter present during the ceremony to translate for you. If you have asked for a specific time for your wedding, this is a request only and cannot be guaranteed. The time of your wedding ceremony will be confirmed upon arrival, as this is dependent on the commitments of the Judge/Registrar.

The marriage certificate will be issued in Spanish and will be given to you after the ceremony.

A meeting with the Wedding Co-ordinator will be arranged upon arrival. This will enable us to finalize all your requirements and you will also have the opportunity to purchase any of the extra services.