Step · City hall
Get a padrón certificate (certificado de empadronamiento)
The council issues individual certificates on the spot online (with an electronic certificate) or in person with original ID, and family certificates through a specific electronic procedure (not on the spot) or in person.
- Why it matters
- Many procedures (bus cards, schools, immigration) ask for a padrón certificate.
- When
- You need proof of residence for a procedure.
- Official page
- Padrón de habitantes (certificados)
- Last checked
- 13 Oct 2026
In the guide: the 3 steps, what to bring (3 items), the 2 offices with addresses and hours, and tips and what to watch for, with every official source.