FAQ: How to notify a change of address?: requirements and documents
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 Outdated records can block notifications and affect renewals.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
Requisitos generales
Essential paperwork, originals and copies, apostille and sworn translation when required.
Documentos de identidad
Full passport, valid residence card or NIE and copies.
Prueba de domicilio o vínculo
Official notices are sent to your registered address. Errors can lead to missed decisions or expiry.
Apostilla y traducción
Foreign documents apostilled and sworn translation when required.
Checklist antes de presentar
Check expiry dates, certified copies and file order.
Después de la presentación
Keep receipts and respond to requests on time.
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.