Ayuda TrámitesYour roadmap: registering your address (empadronamiento)
You need to register where you live: the padron is the base of almost every other procedure.
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Register at your town hall
It is free and done at the town hall of the municipality where you live, with your ID and something that proves the address, such as your rental contract. The guide covers the documents and the special cases.
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Use the padron for your next procedure
You will be asked for the padron certificate for the TIE, the registration certificate and many benefits. If you do not have a NIE yet, that is your natural next step.
You need first: step 1
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Frequently asked questions
Can I register without a rental contract?
Yes, there are alternatives: authorisation from the person who holds the property is the most common one. Each town hall publishes its list of valid documents.
Does the padron affect my taxes?
The padron records where you live, not your taxes. Tax residence follows its own rules, mainly the number of days you spend in Spain.
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