FAQ: How to notify a change of address?: appointment booking
Direct answer
You must register at the new municipality and, depending on your permit, notify immigration or the police of your new address. Outdated records can block notifications and affect renewals.
Key facts
- Registration at the new town hall comes first.
- Some residence cards require address updates.
- Short deadline after moving in many cases.
- Keep proof of notification or new card.
Our explanation
Dónde pedir cita
How to book town hall or immigration appointments, online channels and waiting times.
Canales
Municipal website, immigration office, National Police or official portal depending on procedure.
Documentación para la cita
Bring originals and copies listed in appointment confirmation.
Plazos de espera
May take weeks in busy provinces; plan ahead.
Si no hay cita
Check walk-in registration only if the town hall allows it.
Después de la cita
Keep receipt and verify certificate details are correct.
Step by step
- Identify competent authority.
- Access appointment system.
- Select procedure and date.
- Attend with documents.
- Verify details on certificate or receipt.
Requirements
- New municipal registration.
- Valid card or NIE.
- Notification form if applicable.
FAQ
Must I always visit immigration?
Depends on permit type; check your card instructions.
Move within same province?
Often simpler but registration is still required.
Temporary stay?
Must reflect real habitual residence, not a tourist address.
Impact on nationality?
Registration continuity is reviewed in nationality files.
Official sources
Verified primary references. Our explanation is independent and does not replace official regulations.