Privin Network provides private investigation services in the Dominican Republic, connecting clients with our investigators and local partners, experienced in surveillance, background checks, infidelity investigations, corporate due diligence, and locating missing persons. Private investigation work in the Dominican Republic is currently carried out under the country’s general private security framework rather than a dedicated investigator license, and every case is scoped with Dominican law in mind from the outset.
Our investigators and local partners cover Santo Domingo, the capital and the country’s financial and corporate center, well suited to corporate due diligence and business background checks; Punta Cana, the country’s largest tourism and expatriate hub, where much of the work involves personal matters tied to property, timeshares, and foreign residents; and La Romana, home to the Casa de Campo resort community and a major industrial free zone, where much of the caseload involves asset and corporate investigations. Wherever your case is based, including Puerto Plata and San Pedro de Macorís, our investigators and local partners know the area.
Our trained and experienced Dominican Republic private investigators, staff, and management all have police and/or military background, Furthermore, they are well versed in local customs, culture, and society.
Our success is based on your success, and here are some of the many professional services our local Dominican private investigator(s) can provide:
Personal Investigations
In a world where appearances can be deceiving, it’s crucial to verify the true identity and motives of both individuals and organizations. Our services help you uncover the real story behind the face.
Background Checks
Dominican background checks run through the real government channel covered in detail below, the Procuraduría General de la República’s Certificación de Buena Conducta.
Surveillance
The Dominican Republic’s new Penal Code (Article 186, in force since August 2026) makes it an offense to share, publish, or send to a third party a private conversation, audio, image, or video captured in a private setting without the consent of those involved, and separately penalizes capturing and disseminating someone in a place where they could reasonably expect to be alone. Surveillance work is planned around that distinction between recording and disclosing.
International Investigations
If you have a business relationship or are contemplating a new business venture in the Dominican Republic, it’s not uncommon to need the services of a private investigator to verify good information about an individual or corporation.
Hidden Asset Searches
At Privin Network we are the go-to experts in the field of asset tracing. Our staff has over three decades of experience in tracing hidden assets in the Dominican Republic. We recover financial, tangible, intangible, and other types of recoverable assets for our clients.
Locate Investigations
Our local Dominican Republic private investigators specialize in locate investigations. With our investigative skills, our trusted Dominican private investigators can help you gain addresses and phone numbers for locating individuals.
Cybercrimes and Digital Forensics
The Dominican Republic’s longstanding Law 53-07 on High-Technology Crimes governed unauthorized system access, data interception, and computer fraud for nearly two decades; the new Penal Code that took effect in August 2026 folded related offenses, like identity theft, directly into the Penal Code itself and repealed whatever parts of Law 53-07 conflict with it.
Infidelity and Adultery Marital Investigations
A marriage or relationship brings with it the expectations of monogamy, but many find themselves in situations where this expectation is not being met by one or both of the individuals involved. Adultery is a recognized ground for divorce in the Dominican Republic, but Dominican courts hold it to a strict evidentiary standard: texts, calls, and similar circumstantial evidence generally aren’t treated as conclusive on their own. Our private investigators can assist you anywhere in the country, from Punta Cana and Santo Domingo to Puerto Plata, San Pedro de Macorís, and La Romana.
Background checks are one of the most sought-after services, as they are an important step in vetting individuals being considered for business and personal opportunities. In the Dominican Republic, the real government channel is the Certificación de Buena Conducta (commonly called the Certificado de No Antecedentes Penales), issued by the Procuraduría General de la República to Dominicans and foreign residents over 18.
Any personal data gathered during a background check falls under Law 172-13 on the Protection of Personal Data, which requires express written consent before sensitive personal data can be processed.
Hiring an investigator can be a stressful time, especially if your need arises from an unseen circumstance. When life brings uncertainty, Privin is able to help. With years of experience and a globe-spanning network of industry professionals, we look forward to hearing your needs, tailoring your case to meet those demands, and helping you move forward with confidence that someone is working on your behalf.
Below is a list of our most commonly requested services, but we are also able to handle more niche situations. Schedule a consultation with one of our agents today to get started on your personal action plan.
Privin Network assisted me with a personal issue in Puerto Plata. Their investigators were respectful of my privacy, worked professionally, and kept me informed throughout.
I engaged Privin Network for a sensitive matter in Santo Domingo. Their team was professional, discreet, and efficient. They provided timely updates and delivered a comprehensive report that helped me make an informed decision.
In Punta Cana I used Privin Network for a behind-the-scenes investigation related to a business matter. The team understood the local environment, maintained confidentiality, and provided clear findings.
Privin Network offers services such as personal investigations, background checks, surveillance, infidelity investigations, hidden-asset tracing, locate investigations, cybercrime and digital forensics, and international investigations.
Our local partner network covers cities including Santo Domingo, Punta Cana, Puerto Plata, San Pedro de Macorís, and La Romana.
Not yet as a dedicated profession. Private investigative and surveillance services currently fall under the Superintendencia de Vigilancia y Seguridad Privada, the general private security regulator under the Ministry of Interior and Police. A bill creating a specific licensed detective figure, whose reports could carry evidentiary weight in court, passed the Senate in 2026 but still needs approval by the Chamber of Deputies and presidential promulgation.
Law 172-13 on the Protection of Personal Data, enacted December 13, 2013, governs how personal data in files, databases, and records can be processed. Sensitive data, such as health or religious information, requires the subject’s express written consent except in narrow public-interest circumstances.
Recording a conversation you’re personally part of is generally permitted. Sharing, publishing, or sending that recording to a third party without the consent of those involved is a separate matter, criminalized under Article 186 of the Penal Code that took effect in August 2026, which also penalizes capturing someone in a place where they could reasonably expect to be alone.
Adultery is a recognized ground for divorce under Law 1306-bis, but Dominican courts apply a strict evidentiary standard, and circumstantial evidence like texts or calls generally isn’t treated as conclusive on its own. Custody is decided separately under the Code for the Protection of Children and Adolescents (Law 136-03), which applies a best-interest-of-the-child standard rather than automatically following from who is granted the divorce.
Dominicans and foreign residents over 18 can request a Certificación de Buena Conducta from the Procuraduría General de la República, either online or in person. It costs RD$800, is typically issued within a few days, and is valid for three months.
Law 53-07 on High-Technology Crimes governed unauthorized system access, data interception, and computer fraud for nearly two decades. The Penal Code that took effect in August 2026 folded related offenses, including identity theft, directly into the Penal Code and repealed whatever parts of Law 53-07 conflict with it.
You can reach out via the website or phone to schedule a free consultation. Privin Network’s team is available 24/7 to assess your case and advise on next steps.
The private investigators, staff, and management at our Dominican office are highly skilled, with extensive police and military experience. Additionally, they have a strong understanding of the local culture and society.
