Consulate General of the Dominican Republic in New Jersey
Despite the name, the office is in Paterson, at 140 Market Street, the heart of the Dominican community in the north of the state. After New York, New Jersey has more Dominicans than anywhere else in the country.
How to book an appointment at the Dominican Consulate in New Jersey
The diary rules here, and at Consulate General of the Dominican Republic in New Jersey it tends to be full.
There is no shared system here like other countries have: an appointment at Consulate General of the Dominican Republic in New Jersey is booked with Consulate General of the Dominican Republic in New Jersey, through its own channels.
Booking costs nothing. Anyone charging you to get a slot has no connection to the consulate.
It opens on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm and has an annex office in Perth Amboy.
How to cancel an appointment at the Dominican Consulate in New Jersey
Rescheduling carries no penalty and it helps the diary breathe.
Since the office runs its own diary, it also handles cancellations: (973) 684-7491 or [email protected].
Getting to the Dominican Consulate in New Jersey
You are heading to 140 Market St., 6th floor, Paterson, NJ 07505, and it is worth checking the map first.
Real reviews of the Dominican Consulate in New Jersey
People who have been tell it better than any description. Here are three of their reviews.
Averaging 4.1 stars over 1448 Google reviews at the time of writing.
Good treatment and a clear process. Saturday opening is what helps most if you work during the week.
Wilson A.
Everything was going fine in the queue for the passport photo until the attitude of one of the staff spoiled it.
Marisol T.
It is in Paterson, not Newark, and it is worth knowing before you set off.
Ramón F.
Opening hours of the Dominican Consulate in New Jersey
Consulate General of the Dominican Republic in New Jersey opens Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm; Saturdays 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Phone number of the Dominican Consulate in New Jersey
The published numbers are (973) 684-7491, (862) 484-7172.
What this office handles in New Jersey
The consul at Consulate General of the Dominican Republic in New Jersey signs powers of attorney, sworn declarations and legalisations, records civil-registry entries and processes passports.
What you can settle without going
- Check the status of a passport already applied for without going back to the counter.
- Check whether you need a visa: with residence or a multiple-entry visa from the United States, Schengen, Canada or the UK, you do not.
- Request the police clearance certificate from the Attorney General’s Office.
Details verified on 8 September 2026.
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We gather what the official sources publish and flag it when they disagree. Even so, call before you go: opening hours change overnight.