How do you get a Padron in Spain?
In simple words, the padrón is a local certificate you receive after registering at the town hall where you live. The certificate for the padrón in Spanish is the certificado de empadronamiento. If you have several properties in different cities in Spain, you can only be registered in one padrón system.
Do I need a Padron in Spain?
It is obligatory for anyone staying in Spain for more than six months to obtain a Residencia and a Padron. The Padron enables the town hall to do a head count on the number of permanent dwellers in the area and therefore petition for grants to maintain and improve the infrastructure.
What is Galicia Spain famous for?
Galicia, located in the far west of Spain and surrounded by both the Atlantic Ocean and the Cantabrian Sea is an area famous for its landscapes of extensive green forests, green wooded valleys, wild beaches and lighthouses.
Can I get my Padron online?
Many Town Halls offer this possibility through the electronic office on their website, but there is also a national government website through which you can arrange for this, provided you live in one of the provincial capitals, or capital of an autonomous region. You need a digital certificate to access the service.
What do I need for Padron appointment?
Documents you will need when registering… Original passport and photocopy; and NIE or registration certificate from the national police (“policia nacional”) foreigners office, plus photocopy. Proof of ownership of property – either your title deeds or a rates receipt in your name, plus photocopy.
Should non residents be on the Padron?
By law you only need to register if you are a full-time resident in Spain. However, because the certificate is the most widely accepted official proof of address, many non-resident property owners register on the ‘padrón’, simply because it makes it easier to get a lot of things done.
Is Galicia poor?
Galicia was indeed the poorest of the Austrian provinces and markedly poorer than western Europe.
How do I get a copy of my Padron?
To get one you need to make an appointment at your local Town Hall (Ayuntamiento). Some offices have an online appointment system (called a cita previa), some need a phone call to arrange the date and at others, you can just turn up and wait, but best to arrive early.
How long is a Padron valid for?
Do I need to renew my ‘Padrón’? Once issued, the padrón certificate is valid for 3 months as a document to validate your address. You therefore have to go and obtain a new certificate each time you need it as proof of address.