Dominican Consulate in Washington, DC — Embassy Consular Section
Washington, DC does not have a separate Dominican consulate-general. Dominican consular services for the DC area — passports, the cédula, birth registration, notarial acts — are handled by the Consular Section (Sección Consular) of the Embassy of the Dominican Republic, at 1715 22nd Street NW. The nearest standalone consulates-general are in New York City and Boston.
Verified contact information
Confirmed from the official MIREX site for the US (usa.mirex.gob.do), June 2026. Always verify directly before traveling — addresses and hours can change.
- Address: 1715 22nd Street NW, Washington, DC 20008 (Embassy Consular Section)
- Phone: +1 (202) 332-6280 · +1 (202) 265-8057
- Email: embadomusa@mirex.gob.do
- Website: usa.mirex.gob.do
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET (by appointment; closed weekends and DR/US holidays)
- Jurisdiction: Washington, DC metro area (DC, Maryland, Virginia) where no separate consulate operates
- Mission type: Embassy Consular Section (Sección Consular) — not a standalone consulate-general
What the Embassy’s own site says (checked October 16, 2026)
Database of resident nationals: the Consular Section page lists among its main functions creating and maintaining an updated database of Dominicans residing in its jurisdiction regardless of immigration status, recording transactions, assistance, detentions, and advisory services (checked October 17, 2026).
Protection of minors and incapacitated persons: the same page states that the section oversees the interests of minor Dominican nationals and other individuals lacking full legal capacity within the limits of US laws and regulations (checked October 17, 2026).
Child citizenship through on-site JCE: the FAQ page directs parents seeking Dominican citizenship for their children to the Junta Central Electoral office located inside the embassy, requiring the parent’s cédula and birth certificate and the child’s apostilled and translated birth certificate (checked October 17, 2026).
Mandatory E-TICKET requirement: the FAQ notes that the electronic E-TICKET is mandatory for all travelers entering or leaving the Dominican Republic (checked October 17, 2026).
Contact page (usa.mirex.gob.do/seccion-consular/contacto): 1715 22nd Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20008 · (202) 332-6280 · (202) 265-8057 · embadomusa@mirex.gob.do · hours “Lunes a viernes : 9.00 am - 1.00 pm”
Jurisdiction: the Consular Section page says it serves Dominicans in its jurisdiction “en beneficio de aquellas localidades donde la República Dominicana no tenga misión consular”
Functions listed: notary, civil registry officer (“oficial del Estado civil”), issuing and renewing Dominican passports and travel documents, processing visa applications, and the “carta de ruta” for Dominicans who need to travel to the Dominican Republic and do not have a passport
Online services: MIREX’s “Portal Único de Servicios de Relaciones Exteriores” (servicios360.mirex.gob.do) lists services including Pasaportes, Nacimiento, Poderes Notariales, Matrimonio and Defunción
MIREX consular fees, column “Estados Unidos, Puerto Rico y Canadá” (Tasas Consulares, checked October 16, 2026):
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Passport, first issue, 6 years (“Pasaporte por primera vez-6 años”) | US$125.00 |
| Passport renewal, 6 years (“Pasaporte renovación-6 años”) | US$125.00 |
| Minor’s passport, 6 years (“Pasaporte menor de edad-6 años”) | US$133.00 |
| VIP passport, 6 years | US$150.00 |
| VIP passport, 10 years | US$200.00 |
| Carta de ruta | US$50.00 |
| Notarial act (“Acto notarial”) | US$100.00 |
| Power of attorney (“Poderes notariales”) | US$100.00 |
| Authorization for minors (“Autorizaciones menores de edad”) | US$50.00 |
| Certifications (“Certificaciones”) | US$100.00 |
| Sworn statement (“Declaraciones juradas”) | US$100.00 |
| Legalization service (“Servicio de Legalizaciones”) | US$25.00 |
Available services
Consular services for Dominicans (confirm availability at this office before visiting):
- Passport issuance and renewal (the MIREX consular fee schedule lists 6-year passports, including for minors, and a 10-year VIP passport; see fees above)
- Cédula consular (national ID for Dominicans abroad)
- Birth registration of US-born Dominican children (registro de nacimiento)
- Notarial services and powers of attorney (poder consular)
- Civil registry transcription (marriage, divorce, death)
- Voting from abroad (during Dominican elections)
- Consular protection in legal or emergency cases
- Authentication of Dominican documents for US use (apostille via MIREX)
- Repatriation assistance in case of death
Important: Exact service availability varies by consulate. Always confirm in advance.
How to verify current address, phone, and hours
Consulates occasionally relocate or adjust hours. For current, official information:
- Visit MIREX (Cancillería) — the Dominican Foreign Ministry
- Visit Embassy of the Dominican Republic in the USA — central US contact
- Visit the Consulado General en Nueva York (usa.mirex.gob.do/consular/new-york) — the New York consulate’s official page on the MIREX site
- Call MIREX in Santo Domingo: +1 (809) 987-7001. The ministry’s own footer lists (809) 535-6280 both as a second telephone number and as its fax
- Call the Embassy Consular Section in Washington DC: +1 (202) 332-6280 or +1 (202) 265-8057, Monday–Friday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM ET
Before your appointment — checklist
- ☐ Valid identification (Dominican cédula, expired Dominican passport, or US ID for verification)
- ☐ Proof of US residency (utility bill, lease, statement — recent within 90 days)
- ☐ Supporting documents for the specific procedure (birth certificate, marriage certificate, prior passport, court orders)
- ☐ Recent photos (confirm the number and format with the consulate)
- ☐ Payment in an accepted form (payment methods vary by consulate — confirm before your appointment)
- ☐ Appointment confirmation (printed or digital)
Related procedural information
- ITIN — tax filing without SSN — for people with a US filing or reporting obligation who aren’t eligible for an SSN
- DMV driver’s licenses by state — license rules vary by state for non-US citizens
- ITIN-friendly US bank accounts — checking accounts that open without an SSN
- State immigration courts (EOIR) — find judges, Webex links, telephonic access
- Find immigration attorney — pro bono lists, AILA, BIA-recognized providers
Last verified: 2026-10-17. General information — not legal advice. Always verify with the consulate before visiting.
Recent fee, deadline, and contact context (2025-2026)
The Dominican Republic operates 12 consulates in the United States as of June 2026 (per the official MIREX consular directory at usa.mirex.gob.do/consulados/), plus the Embassy in Washington, DC.
Dominican consulates in the US (per the MIREX directory): New York City, Boston MA, Miami FL, Chicago IL, Los Angeles CA, New Orleans LA, Houston TX, Paterson NJ, Orlando FL, Philadelphia PA, San Juan PR, and Mayagüez PR. Embassy of the Dominican Republic in Washington DC operates separately at 1715 22nd Street NW, DC 20008, telephone +1 (202) 332-6280.
Common Dominican consular service fees (verify with your specific consulate): Dominican passport — the MIREX consular fee schedule (checked October 16, 2026) lists US$125.00 for a 6-year passport in the US, Puerto Rico and Canada; for the new electronic passport, issuing began inside the Dominican Republic in January 2026 and delivery to Dominicans abroad, including at US consulates, was scheduled to begin in August 2026 (Diario Libre, 5 February 2026), confirm the current consular fee. Per the same MIREX schedule, powers of attorney (poderes notariales) cost US$100.00 and the legalization service US$25.00; for cédula, birth registration and marriage transcription fees, confirm with the consulate. Payment methods vary by consulate — the Dominican consulate in California (Glendale), for example, takes credit cards in person but only money orders or certified checks by mail — so confirm with your consulate before paying.
For Dominican civil registry questions (Junta Central Electoral / JCE): JCE lists 12 offices and service points in the US and Puerto Rico at jce.gob.do (on its “Servicios en el Exterior” page), several of them inside Dominican consulates, plus JCE services at some other consulates (the same page lists New Orleans). JCE handles birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, and the cédula de identidad personal. Phone JCE main: +1 (809) 539-5419 Monday-Friday during DR business hours.