FAQ: How to notify a change of address?: frequently asked questions
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 Outdated records can block notifications and affect renewals.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
Preguntas básicas
Extended answers to common practical doubts.
Preguntas sobre documentos
Which originals to submit, validity and translations.
Preguntas sobre plazos
How long town hall and immigration take.
Preguntas sobre costes
Municipal fees and official payment forms.
Preguntas sobre casos especiales
Minors, change of municipality or irregular status.
Más ayuda
Educational content; always confirm with official sources.
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.
¿Puedo delegar en un representante?
With notarised power of attorney or accredited representation per authority.
¿Qué hago si me deniegan?
Review grounds, comply with requests or consider appeal depending on case.
Official sources
Verified primary references. Our explanation is independent and does not replace official regulations.