Permit check
We check the building licence, approved plans and authorisations, and compare what was authorised with what was built.
- For whom:
- Buyer, seller, investor
- Price
- On quote
- Indicative timeframe
- Stated in the quote
General information, which does not constitute legal advice. For your own case, request a check.
A building without a licence, an undeclared extension or works in a protected area can complicate the sale, registration or insurance. We check the documents and what is observed on site.
What is checked
- Building licence
- Approved plans
- Municipal authorisations
- Environmental authorisations where required
- Differences between what was authorised and what was built
- Position relative to the coastal zone
Documents needed
- Licence and plans if the seller has them
- Certificate of title (to identify the plot)
We only ask for them if you accept the quote, through a secure link. No ID is needed when you send the request.
What you receive
A clear report in English, Spanish or French, with a risk level for each item, the documents reviewed and our recommendations.
Compliant To monitor Blocking Not verifiable
Who does it?
A licensed lawyer for the documents, with an engineer or architect to compare with what was built.
To understand
- Building permit in the Dominican Republic: what you need to build or extend
- Common problems when buying property in the Dominican Republic and how to spot them
- Lawyer, notary, engineer, surveyor: licensed professionals in the Dominican Republic
- Coastal zone in the Dominican Republic: public maritime domain and building restrictions
- Buying an apartment in the Dominican Republic: what to check
- Building codes in the Dominican Republic: earthquakes, hurricanes and technical inspection