Is same-sex marriage legal in the Dominican Republic?
Not recognized
Same-sex unions have no legal recognition, and marriage is constitutionally or statutorily barred.
The Dominican Republic is one of 82 countries classified “Not recognized” for same-sex marriage — 54% of the 152 with data. (Also searched as gay marriage.)
Source
- Last checked
- 15 September 2026
- How it was classified
- Read directly from the source’s own table, without interpretation.
Nearby countries
- Puerto Rico
- Marriage legal Same-sex marriage is legally performed and recognized.
- Aruba
- Civil unions Same-sex couples can enter a civil union or registered partnership, but not marry.
- Jamaica
- Not recognized Same-sex unions have no legal recognition, and marriage is constitutionally or statutorily barred.
- Sint Maarten
- Marriage legal Same-sex marriage is legally recognized under Dutch law.
- Saint-Martin
- Marriage legal Same-sex marriage is legally performed and recognized.
- Saint-Barthélemy
- Marriage legal Same-sex marriage is legally performed and recognized.
Other laws in Dominican Republic
- Same-Sex Activity
- Legal
- Sex Work
- Legal & regulated
- Same-Sex Adoption
- Not permitted
- Incest Laws
- Legal between adults
- Marriage Age
- 18+
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