Transfer of Human Remains

Requirements

1
Original death certificate

2
Original burial transit permit

3
Original non-communicable disease certificate

4
Original cremation certificate or embalming certificate

5
Copy of the deceased person's passport

6
Prepaid envelope

With address and stamps to return documents

7
Shipping by mail

Send the documents by mail to our address: Dominican Consulate, 8770 W Bryn Mawr Ave., Ste 1300, Chicago, IL 60631

Notes

  • Each individual document requires an Apostille from the Secretary of State that issues the document. It is not required for the passport photocopy.
  • You must obtain the Apostilles before sending the documents to the consulate.
  • Incomplete files will delay the process.
  • For questions, you may send a message with your name and phone number to the email address: drchicagoconsulate@gmail.com.

Important Note

All bodies must be sent in a hermetically sealed coffin.

Related pages

1
Repatriation Insurance

Specialized services that can support the process if the deceased had the insurance hired.