Renewal for cedulas

#1 07-19-2001, 02:27 PM

For those of us who have a cedula (extranjero, no vote. Does anyone have any recent experience renewing them? Mine was done originally at the JCE Office in SDQ. Any help would be appreciated.

#2 07-20-2001, 01:41 PM

Did mine earlier this year & no problem (even though I was 7 years late!!!). Is yours just coming up for renewal? Where are you based?

My experience was go down with all the relevent documentation, pay over the fees due (Stamps + administrative fees due approx. RD $2,500 earlier this year) & then stand in line until your number is called. If you have the B**ls to keep pestering the lady who comes out to call the numbers (pester her nicely & with humour of course) you may get through in about 3 - 4 hours!!

Otherwise, get your lawyer to take the strain & get them to go down with you!! Best of luck - Grahame.

#3 07-22-2001, 05:46 AM

Grahame,
Would you know a lawyer? I am also 4 yrs late. Thanks

#4 07-22-2001, 03:35 PM

Things must have changed Grahame. I renewed mine last year and it took me all of 45 minutes (Yeah, got stuck with 5 people ahead of me). I presented my passport and residence card, they took my picture, enterd my data in the computer and handed me my card. Total cost : RD$0.00. No even any stamps to buy.

#5 07-23-2001, 01:42 AM

Just because you are 4 years late does not mean you need a lawyer - you CAN still do it yourself if your Spanish is good enough. Drop me an e-mail advising where you live & if I know a lawyer in that area, I will pass his/her name on to you. Whilst writing, tell me 'Why' you are 4 years late, it may have an influence on how you or the lawyer proceed! Grahame.

#6 07-24-2001, 01:15 AM

Sorry Eddy, you are absolutely correct. 0 pesos & very quick turnround (I think mine took 15 minutes). I was being stupid on my response thinking the person was asking for renewal of 'Residencia'. Must have had a mental abboration that day!! If Stanley has 'LOST' his old cedular, he will most likely have to visit the central police offices near the old immigration offices & pay RD $50 (I think that is what it cost me) to get a form stating that the 'LOSS' has been reported to & accepted by, the police.

Sorry to all I may have misled. - Where was T.W. or O & C on this occassion to tell me how stupid I was & how out of touch I am with reality??? - G.B.