Step · City hall
Get a padrón volante or certificate
Request a volante (informative) or certificado (official proof) of padrón from the Estadística office, online with digital certificate or in person by appointment.
- Why it matters
- The volante is valid for many purposes (DNI/passport/residence card, vehicle registration, school enrollment, grants, benefits); the certificado is the only document that fully proves padrón registration and is needed before courts and foreign bodies.
- When
- An office, school or foreign authority asks for proof of residence.
- Official page
- Volantes y Certificados
- Last checked
- 7 Oct 2026
In the guide: the 2 steps, what to bring (2 items), the office with addresses and hours, and tips and what to watch for, with every official source.