The “certificado de empadronamiento” is an essential document in Spain. Learn what it is and how to apply for yours in this blog.
The “certificado de empadronamiento” is a legal document that registers where you live in Spain and with whom. The “certificado de empadronamiento” is used at the local Padrón to carry out a control of the habitants in the municipality. The Spanish law requires all nationals and expat residents who have lived for more than six months in Spain to register at the city hall. Having a “certificado de empadronamiento” can benefit you in several ways:
First, you have to access the sede electrónica of the Madrid city council. Once there you have to look for the section “trámites” and search for the procedure you want to carry out. Watch out, there are several processes regarding the Empadronamiento, the right one is “solicitud de certificado de empadronamiento”. Finally, click on the bottom “tramitar”. There are several ways to apply for your “certificado de empadronamiento”.
The required documentation varies depending on whether you apply for the “certificado de empadronamiento” online or face to face. People born after March 1991 will be granted their certificate immediately. For applications made face to face the following documentation must be handed in:
The documentation described is for general cases, but there are exceptions and cases to take into consideration. To find more about how to apply for the “certificado de empadronamiento” in a specific situation, click here.
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