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Registro Civil offices in Gijón, Oviedo and Avilés (births, marriages, deaths, certificates)
Births, marriages and deaths in Spain are recorded at the Registro Civil; Gijón, Oviedo and Avilés each have an Oficina General del Registro Civil, appointments are booked online, and birth, marriage and death certificates can be requested online through the Justice Ministry’s e-office.
- Why it matters
- If a child is born in Asturias, if you marry here, or if you need a Spanish civil certificate for a procedure, you deal with these offices or their online services.
- When
- A birth, marriage or death in the family while you live in Asturias, or a procedure that asks for a Spanish birth, marriage or death certificate.
- How long it takes
- Hospital births: sent within 72 hours. Other births: declare within 10 days.
- Official page
- Directorio: Registro Civil, Oviedo
- Last checked
- 20 Oct 2026
In the guide: the 4 steps, what to bring (4 items), the 4 offices with addresses and hours, and tips and what to watch for, with every official source.