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Birth

Event: Birth

To minimize the unlawful use of a privileged document that can be used for criminal behavior such as identity theft and fraud, each registered person has a limit of three (3) copies of their birth certification within a 12-month period, which is counted from the first time requested.

Cost of first copy within the 12-month period: $5.00

Cost of second and third copy within the 12-month period: $10.00 each

Puerto Rican veterans: Exempt from the fee when the requested certification is for official use. The veteran must provide a copy of their DD214 form or other supporting evidence proving they are a veteran and a document confirming the official use of the requested certification.

Applicants older than age 60 living in Puerto Rico: First copy within the 12-month period is free. The second and third copy within the same 12-month period will have a cost of $10.00 each. This benefit is applicable for residents of Puerto Rico only.

Address:
Department of Health
Demographic Registry
P.O. Box 11854
Fernandez Juncos Station
San Juan, PR 00910

If using an express service (FedEx, UPS, DHL, USPS Express or Priority Mail), applications must be sent to the following physical address:

Department of Health
Demographic Registry
Metro Center Building
5 Mayaguez Street, 9th Floor
Hato Rey, PR 00918

Remarks: The Central Office of the Demographic Registry has records relating to all citizens born as of April 22, 1931.

Acceptable payment methods: Money order payable to the Secretary of Treasury. Neither cash, personal nor bank checks are accepted. To verify the current fees, the telephone number is 787–765–2929 ext. 6100.

All applications must be completed entirely, include signature of the requestor, include a legible front and back photocopy of a valid unexpired form of identification (driver’s license from any state or U.S. territory, passport, or state ID issued by the DMV of a state or U.S. territory), and include a pre-addressed stamped envelope. If using your married last name in your ID, provide a copy of your marriage certificate to confirm the maiden name.

According to the definition of “interested party” as stated by Act No. 24 of April 22, 1931, as amended, known as the Puerto Rico Registry Act:

  • Registered person (must be 18 years or older)
  • Parent(s) as listed on the birth record
  • Children of the registered person age 18 years or older (child must submit a copy of their birth certificate if not born in Puerto Rico)
  • Legal representative (attorney)
  • Legal guardian (must provide a certified copy [with seal] of the legal court order, submitted documents may be subject to a validation procedure by a court in Puerto Rico)
  • Heir (must provide a certified copy of the Will, which may be subject to a validation procedure in Puerto Rico)

Death

Event: Death

Cost of copy: $10.00

Puerto Rican veteran surviving spouse: Exempt from the fee when the requested certification is for official use. The surviving spouse must provide a copy of the DD214 form or other supporting evidence proving the applicant is a veteran and a document confirming the official use of the requested certification.

Address:
Department of Health
Demographic Registry
P.O. Box 11854
Fernandez Juncos Station
San Juan, PR 00910

If using an express service (FedEx, UPS, DHL, USPS Express or Priority Mail), applications must be sent to the following physical address:

Department of Health
Demographic Registry
Metro Center Building
5 Mayaguez Street, 9th Floor
Hato Rey, PR 00918

Remarks: The Central Office of the Demographic Registry has records relating to all citizens deceased as of April 22, 1931.

Acceptable payment methods: Money order payable to the Secretary of Treasury. Neither cash, personal nor bank checks are accepted. To verify the current fees, the telephone number is 787–765–2929 ext. 6100.

All applications must be completed entirely, include signature of the requestor, include a legible front and back photocopy of a valid unexpired form of identification (driver’s license from any state or U.S. territory, passport, or state ID issued by the DMV of a state or U.S. territory), and include a pre-addressed stamped envelope. If using your married last name in your ID, provide a copy of your marriage certificate to confirm the maiden name.

According to the definition of “interested party” as stated by Act No. 24 of April 22, 1931, as amended, known as the Puerto Rico Registry Act:

  • Spouse as listed on the death certification
  • Parent(s) as listed on the death record
  • Child of the deceased person age 18 years or older (child must submit a copy of their birth certificate if not born in Puerto Rico)
  • Legal representative (attorney)
  • Heir (must provide a certified copy of the Will, which may be subject to a validation procedure in Puerto Rico)

Marriage

Event: Marriage

Cost of copy: $10.00

Puerto Rican veterans: Exempt from the fee when the requested certification is for official use. The veteran must provide a copy of their DD214 form or other supporting evidence proving they are a veteran and a document confirming the official use of the requested certification.

Applicants older than age 60 living in Puerto Rico: First copy within the 12-month period is free. The second and third copy within the same 12-month period will have a cost of $10.00 each. This benefit is applicable for residents of Puerto Rico only.

Address:
Department of Health
Demographic Registry
P.O. Box 11854
Fernandez Juncos Station
San Juan, PR 00910

If using an express service (FedEx, UPS, DHL, USPS Express or Priority Mail), applications must be sent to the following physical address:

Department of Health
Demographic Registry
Metro Center Building
5 Mayaguez Street, 9th Floor
Hato Rey, PR 00918

Remarks: The Central Office of the Demographic Registry has records relating to all citizens married as of April 22, 1931.

Acceptable payment methods: Money order payable to the Secretary of Treasury. Neither cash, personal nor bank checks are accepted. To verify the current fees, the telephone number is 787–765–2929 ext. 6100.

All applications must be completed entirely, include signature of the requestor, include a legible front and back photocopy of a valid unexpired form of identification (driver’s license from any state or U.S. territory, passport, or state ID issued by the DMV of a state or U.S. territory), and include a pre-addressed stamped envelope. If using your married last name in your ID, provide a copy of your marriage certificate to confirm the maiden name.

According to the definition of “interested party” as stated by Act No. 24 of April 22, 1931, as amended, known as the Puerto Rico Registry Act:

  • Spouse
  • Parent(s) of the spouses as listed on the marriage certificate
  • Legal representative
  • Legal guardian of the spouse (must provide a certified copy [with seal] of the legal court order, submitted documents may be subject to a validation procedure by a court in Puerto Rico)
  • Heir (must provide a certified copy of the Will, which may be subject to a validation procedure in Puerto Rico)

Divorce

Event: Divorce Certification

Cost of copy: $10.00 for divorces held in Puerto Rico. $20.00 for divorces held outside the Puerto Rico jurisdiction

Address:
Department of Health
Demographic Registry
P.O. Box 11854
Fernandez Juncos Station
San Juan, PR 00910

If using an express service (FedEx, UPS, DHL, USPS Express or Priority Mail), applications must be sent to the following physical address:

Department of Health
Demographic Registry
Metro Center Building
5 Mayaguez Street, 9th Floor
Hato Rey, PR 00918

Remarks: A divorce certification is NOT an actual divorce decree, but an abstract of the information provided of the final court resolution, submitted to our agency for official use only. The Demographic Registry can submit a divorce certification only when the divorce decree has been received. Availability varies; not all divorce decrees are submitted to the Demographic Registry. For information about obtaining a divorce certification, contact us at 787–765–2929 ext. 6100.

Acceptable payment methods: Money order payable to the Secretary of Treasury. Neither cash, personal nor bank checks are accepted. To verify the current fees, the telephone number is 787–765–2929 ext. 6100.

All applications must be completed entirely, include signature of the requestor, include a legible front and back photocopy of a valid unexpired form of identification (driver’s license from any state or U.S. territory, passport, or state ID issued by the DMV of a state or U.S. territory), and include a pre-addressed stamped envelope. If using your married last name in your ID, provide a copy of your marriage certificate to confirm the maiden name.

The requestor must be considered an interested party established by law, which are: spouse, legal representatives, or heirs.

Event: Divorce (court)

Address: See remarks

Remarks: Contact Superior Court where the divorce was granted.