🌍 Official document for Puerto Rican and Spanish citizenship procedures
Apply for your Puerto Rican Citizenship Certificate, an official document that confirms Puerto Rican citizenship and may be required for certain procedures related to Spanish citizenship.
You can apply for it with confidence: This certificate does not affect your U.S. citizenship. Applying for or obtaining it does not mean you are renouncing or losing that citizenship.
⚖️ Direct processing by a lawyer:
Place your order and pay online—no appointments or lines required. We review your order, prepare the documentation, and handle the process with the appropriate agencies in Puerto Rico.
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Why Choose Abogado Notario Online:
✔ Direct service from a notary public in Puerto Rico.
✔ 100% online process—no need to travel.
✔ You keep your original documents.
✔ We handle the forms, stamps, in-person visits, and follow-up.
🛡 Secure payment: credit cards or PayPal.
This document:Certificate of Citizenship of Puerto Rico
⚠️ Apostille: Only if the Certificate of Citizenship will be used outside of Puerto Rico or the U.S. The birth certificate requires an apostille only if one is also required for it.
It is an official document issued by the government of Puerto Rico that confirms Puerto Rican citizenship. It can be used for certain legal and official procedures, including some related to Spanish citizenship.
Who can apply?
You must meet at least one of these requirements:
✅ Be a native of Puerto Rico.
✅ Have a parent who was born in Puerto Rico.
✅ Have resided in Puerto Rico for at least one (1) year.
Requirements
🔒 You keep your original documents. When you place an order with us, you only need to upload legible digital copies (PDFs or photos) of the required documents. You do not need to mail the original documents.
⚠️ Birth certificate from Puerto Rico: It must be the standard version (letter-size), issued on or after July 2010 (usually blue), not the verbatim or long version. If you are applying based on parentage, this requirement applies to the certificate of your father or mother who was born in Puerto Rico. If you do not have the required certificate, you can add it to this same order.
🇵🇷 If you were born in Puerto Rico:
Valid photo ID: preferably a passport, driver's license, or official ID.
A copy of your Puerto Rican birth certificate, as specified above.
🌐 If you were born outside of Puerto Rico and are applying based on filiation:
Valid photo ID: preferably a passport, driver's license, or official ID.
Copy of your birth certificate.
A copy of the birth certificate of your father or mother who was born in Puerto Rico, as specified above.
🏠 If you are applying solely based on residency in Puerto Rico:
A valid Puerto Rican driver's license.
Copy of your birth certificate.
💍 If you changed your name upon marriage: Attach a digital copy of your marriage certificate as proof of the name change.
⚠️ If you are applying solely on the basis of residence: This certificate, on its own, does not prove that you are a Puerto Rican by origin, which is required to subsequently qualify for the expedited process for Spanish citizenship.
⏱ Processing time
The current estimated processing time is up to 4 months, due to the volume of pending applications at the State Department.
⚠️ Availability Notice: House Resolution 348 proposes to eliminate the future issuance of this certificate. It was approved by the House of Representatives, but the legislative process is still pending; in the meantime, the certificate remains available.See the summary and status of the proposal.
📦 Shipping
💲 Shipping costs are calculated at the time of order.
🇵🇷 Puerto Rico: Federal Mail.
🇺🇸 United States: US Postal Service or FedEx.
International: FedEx.
🌐 Language and format
The certificate is issued in Spanish and in printed form. You can add the electronic PDF version when placing your order.
🌍 Do you need an apostille?
An apostille may be required to use the document outside of Puerto Rico and the United States. Please confirm the requirements with the authority that will receive the document.
🇪🇸 If you will be using the certificate in Spain:
If you already have an appointment or plan to use it soon, you can add the apostille to this order.
If you don't have an appointment yet or don't know when you'll need it, you can schedule one later.
An apostille is required for each original document. For example, if you need to have your Certificate of Citizenship and a birth certificate apostilled, add two apostilles.
When I sent in my original application, I was quickly notified that they needed a better image of the birth certificates. I resubmitted it and in less than three weeks I received my Puerto Rican citizenship documents. It was quick and easy, excellent job!
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Marissa P
23/05/2025
My sister and I needed an attorney in Puerto Rico after the passing of our parents, who died within two months of each other. Because our parents did not leave a will, we had to navigate the legal process of being declared their heirs. We wanted an attorney who could handle the matter on our behalf without requiring us to travel to Puerto Rico. Ramón Olivencia, Esq., of Abogado Notario Online, provided exceptional legal services throughout the entire process. He was knowledgeable, professional, and responsive, and he made what could have been a complicated situation remarkably smooth and stress-free. Thanks to his guidance and expertise, the process was handled seamlessly from start to finish. We are very grateful for his assistance and highly recommend Ramon Olivencia and Abogado Notario Online anyone in need of legal services in Puerto Rico.
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Tirson Santiago
July 27, 2026
Abogado Notario Online me with the execution of an exequatur, and the service was truly outstanding. The entire process was handled virtually, with no need to travel to Puerto Rico, no delays, and no hidden costs. The attorney, Ramón Olivencia, was professional, confident, and clear, giving me peace of mind from start to finish. What truly sets this service apart is its mastery of both legal knowledge and technology—a rare and valuable combination in Puerto Rico. The paperwork was flawless and delivered on time. I highly recommend this efficient, high-quality legal service!!!
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Marisol Dátiz
June 30, 2025
I recommend Abogado Notario Online ! Years ago, I owned a property in Puerto Rico. Now that I live in the U.S., in order to buy a new property, the bank required documentation proving that I was no longer responsible for that property in Puerto Rico. Needless to say, I didn’t have it, and the bank said they couldn’t help me. Keep in mind this was all happening during the COVID-19 pandemic... With time running out—less than two weeks before closing—I found myself at a loss, not knowing what to do, until I came across their website. I left a message on their website one Friday afternoon asking for help, and that very evening I received a response from Ramon Olivencia. He was very professional and willing to help me. By that Sunday, I had everything I needed—and translated into English! I was amazed by the service, the prompt response, and the quality. I was able to complete my closing, and I can’t thank Olivencia enough for making this possible. If you need a notary, don’t hesitate to contact him.
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Silmarie Troche
08/04/2021
My father passed away at the end of last year, and even though he lived in Massachusetts, he owned property in Puerto Rico. Since I also live in Massachusetts, I was looking for a lawyer to represent me in Puerto Rico—someone who could handle all inheritance matters for me and minimize the need for me to travel to the island. Since I had previously worked with Ramon Olivencia at Abogado Notario Online on other legal matters, I reached out to him. Ramon immediately understood my needs and established an effective working relationship with me. He was available 7 days a week by phone, text, and email, and often responded to me at night or on the weekends. He promised that the estate and all related matters would be finalized before the start of the 2022 hurricane season. He beat that estimate by a month. Not once did I have to travel to the island for this matter. I highly recommend Ramon and am very pleased with his work.
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Chago Perez-Kolk
08/04/2023
Excellent service—they helped me proofread the document I sent them. Fast, reliable, and professional.
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Emma Marichal
08/12/2024
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This document:Certificate of Citizenship of Puerto Rico
⚠️ Apostille: Only if the Certificate of Citizenship will be used outside of Puerto Rico or the U.S. The birth certificate requires an apostille only if one is also required for it.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Puerto Rico Certificate of Citizenship
What documents do I need to submit if I changed my name based on a court order issued outside of Puerto Rico?
When placing your order, please upload a copy of the court order along with your valid ID.
What should I do if I've already purchased the digital stamps?
Before placing your order, please fill out the questionnaire at the bottom of this page and indicate that you have already purchased the stamps. We will send you a coupon code to apply a discount to your order. This does not apply to yellow paper stamps.
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Additional information
Weight
0.1 lbs
Dimensions
11.5 × 8.5 × 0.1 in
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Husain –
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Derek –
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Javier –
Georgia, United States
Excellent service. Thank you very much.
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Florida, United States
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Denise –
New York, United States
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New York, United States
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Florida, United States
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nancy h. –
Illinois, United States
Very fast and professional service, I got my apostille and Puerto Rico citizenship within 20 days shipped to my home in Chicago and completed. He also did the same thing for my mother. Highly recommend his service to anyone that needs legal expertise in Puerto Rico.
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Pedro Gerardo III Munoz-Dones Mendez –
Andalusia, Spain
The original document, correct, in order and apostilled.
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Osvaldo S. –
United States
Excellent service.
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mohammad rabei –
Illinois, United States
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RAFAEL DE GUZMAN –
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Luz Maria Diaz –
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Ronaldo A Ortiz –
Excellent service!
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Anonymous –
All very professional and fast! I live in Spain and it had been difficult for me to do all the formalities on my own, but Ramón Olivencia was able to do everything on time and without any detours. I am quite satisfied!
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Husain –
Excellent and very professional service!
Derek –
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Brenda –
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Javier –
Excellent service. Thank you very much.
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Denise –
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nancy h. –
Very fast and professional service, I got my apostille and Puerto Rico citizenship within 20 days shipped to my home in Chicago and completed. He also did the same thing for my mother. Highly recommend his service to anyone that needs legal expertise in Puerto Rico.
Pedro Gerardo III Munoz-Dones Mendez –
The original document, correct, in order and apostilled.
Osvaldo S. –
Excellent service.
mohammad rabei –
RAFAEL DE GUZMAN –
Luz Maria Diaz –
Excellent
Louis M. –
Ronaldo A Ortiz –
Excellent service!
Anonymous –
All very professional and fast! I live in Spain and it had been difficult for me to do all the formalities on my own, but Ramón Olivencia was able to do everything on time and without any detours. I am quite satisfied!