The Directorate of Justice and Religion (DJR) in the Ministry of Interior and Justice in Venezuela is charged with maintaining a registry of religious groups, disbursing funds to religious organizations, and promoting awareness and understanding among religious communities. Each group must register with the DJR to have legal status as a religious organization. On 1 February 1999, the Ministry of Interior and Justice of the Republic of Venezuela registered the Church of Scientology of Venezuela as a religious organization.
“Per the instructions from the public minister… it is my duty to inform you that the approval requested in said documentation has been granted to the Civil Association Church of Scientology Venezuela.”
