Description
Who can apply?
✅ The registered individual may request this if they are over 18 years of age, as may their father, mother, children, grandchildren, grandparents, legal representative, or heirs.
Requirement
👉 Copy of valid photo ID: driver's license/official ID or passport.
Availability
✅ Since 1885, under the old "Registro Civil", with exceptions.
Official format
⚠️ Valid format only since July 2010, in green color.
Correction of errors or name change
❌ Does your certificate contain errors, or do you want to change your name? We'll review it and let you know how to proceed. For more information, click this link.
If you do not remember the details
🗓️ In most cases, we can locate the records with the information you provide.
📌 If necessary, check the "estimated date" option when ordering.
Certificate types and processing times
- Regular: ✅ Letter size ✨ the most common ✨
⏱ Processing times (business days)
📅 Normal: 15 days
⚡ Express: 10 days
🔥 Rush: 5 days
⚠️ Marriages from 100 years ago or older may take up to 30 calendar days. - Literal or "long: Legal size, with additional information, for special procedures only (e.g., Spanish citizenship, correction of errors, or name change). See example here.
❗Processing time: up to 30 calendar days.
📦 Shipping
💲 Cost is calculated when ordering.
🇵🇷 PR: USPS
🇺🇸 US: USPS or FedEx
🌎 International: FedEx
🌐 Language and format
In Spanish and English, on printed paper.
Additional option: electronic format ("PDF") available upon request.
🔍 Additional information
⚠️ We do not conduct genealogical research. If you need to verify information before placing an order, please visit FamilySearch ↗️.
✅ Order today!
⚠️ For use outside PR or the U.S., add an 👉 Apostille
Still Have Questions?
Please use this form only if your question has not been answered above.
We'll reply by email within 1–2 business days. If you're ready to order, click "Order Now."
Ana G. –
Anonymous –
This was a very fast and efficient way to be able to obtain this document from the United States. The process still very archaic, so if you can't do this in person, this Abogado Notario online is the way to go! Worth every penny!
Tatiana –
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Jose Francisco –
Jose Angel –
The best service to perform this type of transaction remotely.
Heshmat M. –
Excellent!
Jose Manuel C. –
Anonymous –
Arrived quickly.
Anonymous –
Anonymous –
Same as above
JM R. –
We needed to change the letter of authorization and other documents, but then, we received it all the next day.