To register in person in Madrid, you need to fulfill the following requirements
Know the exact address of the residence where you will live.
Have the necessary documentation:
- National Identity Document (DNI) or passport for all persons to be registered.
- Rental contract, property deed, or document proving the occupation of the dwelling.
- Authorization from the property owner (if you are not the owner).
- Birth certificate for minors (if there are children to be registered).
Steps to follow to get the city hall registration (empadronamiento) in Madrid
- Go to citizen service office of the City Council in the municipality where you want to register
- Request registration
- Present the necessary documentation
- Fill out the registration application form
- Sign the application
- Collect the registration certificate
Our expert recommendations
- Check the office hours of the citizen service office before going.
- Bring all necessary documents in original and copy.
- If you don’t know where the citizen service office of your City Council is located, you can check it on the City Council’s website or by calling the citizen service number. Or you can check the extended list we provide in this page.
There are some exceptions
- Foreigners with long-term or permanent residence authorization: They are not required to renew their registration, so they can remain registered indefinitely.
- Foreigners with temporary residence authorization: They must renew their registration every two years.
- Foreigners in an irregular situation: They are not required to register, but they can do so if they wish.
