Santo Domingo & Punta Cana

Cuello Shanlatte& Associates

Leading law firm in the Dominican Republic, focused on real estate and registry law with more than 20 years of experience.

20+Years of Experience
1,500+Resolved Matters
100%Confidentiality
2Active Offices

Practice Areas

Experts across the key branches of real estate law to protect your assets and investments.

Real Estate Law

Comprehensive counsel for property purchases, leases, and asset management.

Title Registry

Handling certificates, duplicate titles, and filings before the Title Registry.

Due Diligence

Full legal verification of properties before any transaction.

Mortgage Law

Structuring and registering mortgage guarantees with solid legal protection.

Contracts

Drafting and reviewing sale, lease, and service agreements.

Litigation

Court representation in real estate disputes and boundary matters.

Legal Excellence with a Forward-Looking Vision

Cuello Shanlatte & Associates provides personalized services with the highest standards of quality and efficiency. Our focus is timely, reliable, and sustainable legal counsel.

Excellence

International standards

Trust

+20 years of trajectory

Commitment

To your business

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Leadership in implementing Real Estate Registry Law 108-05

Academic and teaching recognition in universities across the Dominican Republic and the region

Participation in international registry law organizations

Authority in property rights and real rights under Dominican law

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the questions we hear most often.

How can I know whether a property has liens or encumbrances?
You may request a Legal Status Certification for the property from the corresponding Title Registry.
What is a cadastral demarcation and why does it matter?
It is the process used to formalize property rights, register the individual plot plan, and obtain the Title Certificate.
What is a Title Certificate?
It is the official document issued and guaranteed by the Dominican State that certifies a real property right.
What does the Remote Filing service include?
It allows clients to file and retrieve case records from inland jurisdictions through Santo Domingo, including Title Registry and cadastral filings.
What should I do if I lose my Title Certificate?
You must request a duplicate due to loss before the territorially competent Title Registry.
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