How to request a criminal record certificate in Puerto Rico
What the criminal record certificate is, why it is also called a “good conduct certificate”, and how to reach the official site.
August 13, 2026
Documents & Certificates
Birth, criminal record, marriage and death certificates, and related documents.
11 guides
How to get a duplicate identification card
The sworn statement with its exact clauses, the DTOP-DIS-137, and the $5 or $6 depending on the card.
August 13, 2026
How to request a birth certificate in Puerto Rico
Who can request one, what is usually required, where to apply, and how to reach the official Demographic Registry.
August 13, 2026
How to request a marriage certificate in Puerto Rico
Who can request one, what each copy costs, which channels are available, and how long each one takes.
August 13, 2026
How to request a death certificate in Puerto Rico
Who may request one, what it costs, and why the certificate stating cause of death is a separate, costlier request.
August 13, 2026
How to apostille a Puerto Rico document for use abroad
Apostille or certification depending on the country, which documents qualify, the $3.00 stamp, and how to request it by mail from off-island.
August 13, 2026
How to file a late birth registration in Puerto Rico
What to do when a birth was never registered: the Negative Certification, the five stamps, and the accrediting documents.
August 13, 2026
How to request a genealogical study from the Demographic Registry
The study of your ancestors: $100.00, about 20 business days, and how far back the search reaches.
August 13, 2026
How to request a literal civil copy in Puerto Rico
The faithful and exact copy of the registry book: what it is, when you need it, and how to request it by mail.
August 13, 2026
How to request a gender change on a vital event certificate
The Demographic Registry process, where the forms are, and what applies if you live outside Puerto Rico.
August 13, 2026
Act 300 with fingerprints: the Puerto Rico Background Check Program
Who creates the application, the three public registries that can stop it, and which ID is accepted on the day of the appointment.
August 13, 2026
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