What is “Empadronamiento”?

‍Empadronamiento is the process you go through to register yourself as a resident at the town hall of the city or town you live in. It is something all individuals living in Spain must do. It is a legal requirement.The process is easy and the certificate of empadronamiento is an official document which states where you live in the country.

‍Why do I need get a certificate of “Empadronamiento”?

‍The reason is that any subsequent legal procedures will require you to demonstrate your registry certificate. There are many times you may require to show it, such as, obtaining your national health card, applying for your residency card, getting married in Spain, buying a car or registering your children in school, to name a few.