Municipal Registration Office

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?

• The municipal registration serves as proof of residence in a municipality.
• The municipal registration is essential for processing what is known as “Arraigo”. Arraigo is a kind of spanish residence permit.
• Arraigo is not required for municipal registration.
• Residence´s changes must be reported immediately.
• Non-European community foreigners -or those with temporary residence permits- must renew their municipal registration every 2 years.
• You have to check your initial registration´s date or the last renewal at the municipality registration´s certificate.
• European community foreigners – or those with permanent residence permits- must confirm their registration every 5 years from the municipal registration´s date.

HOW TO OBTAIN

To register in the Municipal Registry, you must visit one of the designated Municipal Offices which provides the service.

To obtain Municipal Registration at the city of Valencia, it is necessary to submit the following documents:

• Completed application form, provided by the City Council.
• ID card (DNI), passport, or residence card.
• Rental contract or property deeds, depending on whether you will be living as a tenant or owner. Alternatively, you can submit an authorization signed by the owner of the property or by a person already registered at that address. If you are registering your child(ren), you should present their ID card, passport, residence card, or family book.

2.1. WHERE TO REGISTER IN THE CITY OF VALENCIA?

You can register at the nearest Municipal Registry to your residence. Check the closest Registry office here: www.registrolegal.es/padron/valencia.

To schedule an appointment for registration, visit Ajuntament de València’s Appointment System. Click here to access the link

MUNICIPAL REGISTRY OFFICE
Address: C/Periodista Azzati, 2.
Postal Code: 46002, València.
Phone: 010/963 52 54 78

CITIZEN SERVICE OFFICE TABACALERA
Address: C/Amadeo de Saboya, 11, -naveoeste-
Postal Code: 46010, VALÈNCIA
Phone: 010 / 96.310.00.10

MUNICIPAL BOARDS
Marítim Board: C/ Barraca, 53, 46011 València
Trànsits Board: C/ Conde de Lumiares, 5, 46019 València
Abastos Board: C/ Alberique, 18, 46008 València

2.2. HOW TO OBTAIN THE CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION?

To obtain the Certificate of Registration, you can do so in one of the following ways:

In Person: Visit the Municipal Registry offices in person. By Phone: Request it by calling 010.

2.3. REGISTRATION IN SPECIAL SITUATIONS – City Council of Valencia:

If you don’t have a rental contract, a fixed address, or you are in a situation of homelessness, but you residence is in Valencia, you can request registration in special situations. For more information, visit the Valencia City Council website: Ayuntamiento de Valencia. Click here to access the link

2.4. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

For more information, you can contact:
Phone: 010 or 96 310 010.
Website: Ajuntament de València.