FAQ: How to notify a change of address?: deadlines and fees
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 Outdated records can block notifications and affect renewals.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
Tasas aplicables
Municipal or state fees, processing times and certificate validity.
Dónde pagar
Municipal fee at town hall or modelo 790 for immigration procedures.
Plazos de tramitación
Varies by province; administrative silence does not always apply.
Validez de certificados
Renew registration certificates if they expire before a decision.
Planificación
Allow margin between obtaining documents and filing deadline.
Actualización de tasas
Check current amounts on BOE or official site before paying.
Step by step
- Register at new municipality.
- Check if immigration must be notified.
- File notification or request duplicate card.
- Keep 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.