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Robert, I don't know if the US consulate is certifying licenses now but in the year 2000 I got my New York State driver's license certified by the US consulate (ACS) in Santo Domingo. I don't remember what the the exact cost was then but it was close to US$30. The procedure was quick and easy. I remember that after I had my foreign license certified I took it to Cancilleria paid RD$600 to get the certification verified and stamped. I then took the eye exam, had my blood typed, paid ~RD$750 (I think) and walk out with my RD license in about 2 hours from 'Secretaría de Estado de Obras Públicas'.

If the US consulate in Santo Domingo is not currently handling driver's license certifications, I suppose the US driver's license can be certified in the US by the Dominican consulate there and the foreign drivers license exchanged here in DR.

Originally Posted by Robert

Personally, I wouldn't take the risk. This is not the USA or Europe, if they can wiggle out of it, they will.

Dolores is right, most Europeans etc with DR residency can easily obtain a DR license, you just need to get your license certified by your consulate, I did this with my UK license.

As far as I'm aware, the US consulate, will not certify licenses.

Related knowledgebase articles with all the info:

Can I drive under my foreign license? Can I get it validated?

How do I go about getting a Dominican license?