I applied for an expedited passport with my original birth certificate from Puerto Rico. I just found out today that everything's delayed because my certificate is in Spanish. Now the passport people have KEPT my original certificate and I have to request a certified copy from Puerto Rico and get it translated if its not in English. I can't get any one to answer at the PR phone number listed for birth certificate requests. I did send my request in overnite mail w/an overnite mail envelope tucked in for them to send my copies to me. I wrote a letter asking for rush service. Can any one answer my questions? Thanks!
2007-03-22 14:57:01 · 8 answers · asked by mamacita610 2 in Travel ➔ Caribbean ➔ Puerto Rico
You can mail your application along with money orders. This is the application form: http://www.salud.gov.pr/PDFs/RegDemo/rd-225cn.pdf
Along with the application write a request for the certificate to be in English. There is an address for express serices (UPS, FedEx, Express Mail) just read at the bottom of the link. This link will take you to the instructions page with the address that you have to mail it to.
http://www.salud.gov.pr/divisions/detail.asp?iNews=251&iType=25
More info: http://www.prfaa.com/services.asp?id=44...
I ordered not too long ago a Certificado de Buena Conducta, and it was in English and Spanish....
Good luck!
2007-03-22 15:43:37 · answer #1 · answered by scorpionitty 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You are very mistaken. First the birth certificates from Puerto Rico are in both English and Spanish. Second the Department of State will return your certificate with your passport. If you want another certificate your best bet is to have a family member go to the local office of the Registro Demografico, buy the official seals they need for the certificate (about 5 dollars) and they will give it to them in about 20 minutes. How I know this, I am from Puerto Rico and work for the U.S. Govmnt. Good luck.
2007-03-23 16:30:58 · answer #2 · answered by bpshark74 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
some schools in puerto rico teach english and many do not. the population still largely feels like they are an individual country even though they are technically a territory - much of it is a pride issue. And why shouldn't they speak Spanish there? It is the native language.
2016-03-29 00:19:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you live in the United States, the best thing is to call your local Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration Office (or PRFAA for short). They can assist in obtaining a certified birth certificate that is bilingual. All birth certificates in Puerto Rico are printed in Spanish and English, so it is highly unlikely you will get a birth certificate solely in English. My mother recently obtained a replacement copy of her certificate, and it was in both languages.
Source(s):
http://www.prfaa.com/eng/RegionalOffices.asp
and
http://www.prfaa.com/services.asp?id=44
For fillable PDF application (in Spanish):
http://www.salud.gov.pr/PDFs/RegDemo/rd-225cn.pdf
2007-03-23 02:58:27 · answer #4 · answered by The "L" Word 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The certified copy is in English and Spanish, you will need a $5.00 stamp. I'm a lawyer and if you like I can help you get it faster.
2007-03-24 05:10:14 · answer #5 · answered by seabreeze 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You can mail your application with a money order. It takes 4 to 6 weeks.
This is the application form: http://www.salud.gov.pr/pdfs/regdemo/rd-...
2007-03-23 05:28:14 · answer #6 · answered by shinningstarofthecarribean 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you can try calling one of the post offices that deal with passports. it is in mayaguez the number is 787-831-0820 or the web page travel.estate.gov.
good luck!
PS do you have someone in the island that can get it for you. all they have to do is go to the towns hospital and pay $1.50 in stamps.
2007-03-22 15:24:29 · answer #7 · answered by SANDRA Q 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
They are in both languages.
http://www.salud.gov.pr/divisions/detail.asp?iNews=251&iType=25
2007-03-24 06:25:29 · answer #8 · answered by arecibena_ausente 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋