Digitization of exit permits for minors generates positive economic impact for notaries
The implementation of the digital platform for travel authorization permits for minors going abroad has marked a significant milestone for notarial practice in the Dominican Republic. During the month of August, the system facilitated the formalization of 439 documents, generating an economic movement of RD$1,317,000 in direct benefits for the legal professionals involved.
According to data shared by the Dominican College of Notaries (Codenot), each of these permits entails a payment of RD$3,000 for the responsible notary. This technological advancement not only modernizes administrative processes but also represents a new source of income for the country’s legal professionals.
Figures that demonstrate the effectiveness of the system
Since the launch of this tool on February 3rd until the end of August, a total of 8,720 exit permits have been managed. Jhon Richard Paniagua Féliz, president of Codenot, highlighted that this is the guild’s first foray into digital notarization in its 59-year history.
Technological integration seeks to reduce processing times, strengthen document security, and facilitate the process for families who require notarial authorization for minors to travel abroad.
Dominican College of Notaries
Scope and territorial distribution
To date, the program has 470 authorized notaries in 25 provinces. In August, 128 professionals actively participated, which is equivalent to 27.2% of the available registry. The guild’s projection is to continue expanding territorial coverage and increase notary participation in the next phases of the project.
- Greater Santo Domingo: Concentrated 62.9% of operations, with 144 permits in the National District and 132 in the Santo Domingo province.
- Other prominent provinces: Santiago (29), San Cristóbal (20), San Pedro de Macorís (17), Puerto Plata (16), and La Altagracia (14).
This process is the result of an inter-institutional effort in which the General Directorate of Migration, the General Directorate of Passports, Ogtic, the Attorney General’s Office, and the National Council of Competitiveness (CNC) collaborate, thus consolidating a more efficient and secure ecosystem for citizens who need to carry out this immigration procedure.
