DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

The Central Electoral Board (JCE) has established a tiered schedule for the conclusion of the identity card renewal process, distinguishing between residents within the national territory and those living abroad who are given more time. Anyone who has not transitioned to the new document by their respective deadline will face the “administrative civil death” mentioned previously, resulting in the immediate suspension of their legal and financial identity.

The 2027 cutoff for local residents is particularly critical because the JCE must finalize the administrative closing of the electoral roll for the May 2027 primary elections.

Key deadlines for 2027-2028• National territory: The deadline for citizens within the Dominican Republic to complete the renewal process is 31 March 2027.• Dominicans abroad: For the diaspora, the JCE has extended the grace period. The...