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How to Get a Birth Certificate From the Dominican Republic

Having a copy of your birth certificate is essential for proving the details of your birth, getting a passport or enrolling for school. Because Embassies of the Dominican Republic don't deal with vital records, natives of the country must communicate directly with agencies based in their homeland to get a copy of their birth certificate.

Instructions

- 1
  Determine if you need a short form birth certificate ("Extracto de Acta") or long ("Acta Inextensa"). Although both versions are legal documents in the Dominican Republic, the long form is necessary to apply for a visa.
- 2
  Write a letter requesting your birth certificate from the Dominican Republic. Include the date and place of your birth.
- 3
  Mail the letter to:
  
  Direccion General de las Oficialias del Estado Civil de la Republica
  Calle Paul Harris
  Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

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