Tourism companies highlight advances in the digitalization of the Real Estate Jurisdiction in the Dominican Republic

(Photo courtesy of the Judiciary) The Dominican Association of Real Estate Tourism Companies (ADETI) presented an award this Wednesday to the president of the Supreme Court of Justice (SCJ) of the Dominican Republic, Henry Molina, in recognition of the advances of the Real Estate Jurisdiction and the Real Estate Registry in digitalization, user service, and management of procedures. The president of ADETI, Andrés Marranzini Grullón, stated that legal certainty and the protection of property rights are decisive in bolstering investor confidence and sustaining long-term economic growth. The businessman noted that reliable titles, clearly defined rules, and processes with predictable timeframes protect investments and assets. He also affirmed that these conditions allow families to access credit, build wealth, and have alternatives for entrepreneurship. Marranzini praised the changes implemented by the Real Estate Jurisdiction in the digitalization of services and in the efficiency of processes. At the same time, he raised the need to deepen a system that offers faster, more transparent, and more accessible procedures for citizens and investors. The real estate tourism sector recognizes Henry Molina's management at the head of the Judiciary (Photo courtesy of the Judiciary) The head of ADETI linked that challenge to the expansion of real estate tourism, which he described as a component of growing weight within the Dominican Republic's tourism offering. According to him, the sector needs an institutional structure that supports its development and responds to market changes with long-range planning. Upon receiving the award, Molina indicated that he accepted it on behalf of the judges and judicial staff who participated in the process of transforming the Judiciary. He also noted that the event constituted his last participation before that sector as president of the SCJ. The magistrate, who also heads the Governing Council of the Real Estate Registry, affirmed that the registry protection of property is part of the State's obligations toward the country's development. "The Registry and real estate justice have distinct functions and a shared responsibility: giving people certainty about their rights," Molina said. He added that the availability of reliable registry information facilitates real estate transactions, supports access to credit, and reduces potential conflicts. Molina also stated that such protection requires courts capable of resolving disputes with independence and within reasonable timeframes. In that regard, he highlighted the ongoing exchange between the SCJ and ADETI. During the event, the general administrator of the Real Estate Registry, Ricardo Noboa Gañan, presented the proposal "Evolution of the Real Estate System: Registry of the Future 2034." The official stated that the plan incorporates the transformation process implemented by the institution between 2019 and 2026. Institutional statistics released during the event indicate that the Real Estate Registry received 564,885 requests in 2025, compared to the 313,377 recorded in 2019, representing an increase of more than 82%. (Photo courtesy of the Judiciary) In that period, the entity processed 572,270 requests. The Judiciary attributed that result to technological, administrative, and regulatory changes implemented in recent years. The institution also reported that in 2026 it achieved the digitalization of 100% of its service offices nationwide. Among the tools incorporated are the Virtual Office, the Real Estate Registry mobile application, remote payments and deposits, automated appointment scheduling, and Registry Alerts. Noboa affirmed that the institution seeks to expand the accessibility of its services and reinforce legal certainty through a new stage of modernization. "Our purpose is clear: to continue guaranteeing legal certainty for a country that is moving forward," he said. ADETI also honored Noboa; the national director of the Registry of Titles, Indhira del Rosario; and the national director of Cadastral Surveys, Ridomil Rojas. The entity highlighted the coordination between the private sector and the Real Estate Jurisdiction to modernize procedures and support investment in the real estate and tourism market.