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Marriage and birth registration in Alicante (Registro Civil)
Marriages and births in Alicante are registered at the Oficina General del Registro Civil; appointments are booked through the official cita previa.
- Why it matters
- If you marry or have a child while living here, or register a foreign event, you need the right Registro Civil office and an appointment.
- When
- You are marrying, a child is born, or you need to register a family event.
- Official page
- Directorio de direcciones y teléfonos: Registro Civil, Alicante
- Last checked
- 25 Oct 2026
In the guide: the 4 steps, what to bring (1 item), the office with addresses and hours, and 4 Easy to miss lines, with every official source.
One Easy to miss, on us
The online birth declaration on this page is sent by the health center, which must be authorized, within 72 hours after the birth, and only for births in hospitals where the Civil Registry has the new system.