Last Name Correction

If you completed the process in the United States

For Data Correction (marital status and/or married/single surname) if you completed the process in the United States, the steps are as follows:

  • Transcribe birth certificate
  • Correct ID card

Transcribe birth certificate

  • Original marriage or divorce certificate in long form, and apostilled by the State Secretariat where the process was carried out.
  • Translate your already apostilled document into Spanish. Request this service by emailing drchicagoconsulate@gmail.com
  • Price for translation of the minutes: 75 dollars
    Duration: 7 to 10 business days

  • Go to the Central Electoral Board with the apostilled and translated document to complete the transcription process. Request an appointment by emailing chicago@jce.do
  • Price for Transcription of Marriage Certificate: 30 dollars
    Price for Transcription of Divorce Decree: 35 dollars
    Price for Printing the Certificate: 25 dollars
    *Payment by credit/debit card.
    Duration: 1 to 2 months, approximately

Correct ID card

  • Request a change to your national identity card information at the Central Electoral Board, once you have completed the previous step (transcription of the birth certificate). Write to the following email address: chicago@jce.do
  • A legalized copy of your Dominican birth certificate. If you don't have it, you must request it on the day you complete the transcription process.
  • Copy of the marriage or divorce certificate already transcribed (in the Dominican format).
  • Valid ID with your photo.

ID card correction: 25 dollars
*Payment by credit/debit card.

For appointments or inquiries, please send a message including your name and phone number to the email: chicago@jce.do