ESSENTIAL ADMIN

Empadronamiento — registering your address

What is empadronamiento?

Registration of your address in the municipal census. Mandatory for all residents in Spain. Required for almost every immigration procedure.

Where do I do it?

At your municipality's town hall (Ayuntamiento). Usually requires an appointment. Each town hall has its own booking system.

What documents do I need?

Passport or NIE, rental contract or property deed, and authorization from the homeowner if it's not you.