Civil registry offices for certificates in Spain

Each city’s Registro Civil takes requests in its own way

Registries may ask where and when the event took place, so have the place, date and your ID details ready. Whether you must book a visit depends on the office. Online requests are often the quickest route, so some offices may point you there first.

39 offices
  • A Coruña

    Rexistro Civil de A Coruña

    Rúa Emilia Pardo Bazán, 24, 15005 A Coruña

    Request your certificate online for free, or book a personal appointment at the civil registry and bring your ID.

    Prepare your identity document, the registered person’s full name, event date and place, and any known register/book/page details. State the purpose and required format; a special birth certificate for a first DNI/passport or a multilingual version requires the general application rather than the one-click option. For an authorised request bring the completed signed authorisation and any evidence of representation or legitimate interest required. Ask whether the recipient needs a recently issued certificate even though the certificate itself has no general expiry.

  • Alicante

    Registro Civil de Alicante

    Calle Los Doscientos, 3, 03007 Alicante

    Check which registry holds the record, then request the certificate online or book a visit with the event details at hand.

    Prepare your identity document, the registered person’s full name, event date and place, and any known register/book/page details. State the purpose and required format; a special birth certificate for a first DNI/passport or a multilingual version requires the general application rather than the one-click option. For an authorised request bring the completed signed authorisation and any evidence of representation or legitimate interest required. Ask whether the recipient needs a recently issued certificate even though the certificate itself has no general expiry.

  • Almería

    Registro Civil de Almería

    Carretera de Ronda, 120, 04005 Almería

    Request online or book a visit, and prepare an authorisation if the certificate is for someone else.

    Prepare your identity document, the registered person’s full name, event date and place, and any known register/book/page details. State the purpose and required format; a special birth certificate for a first DNI/passport or a multilingual version requires the general application rather than the one-click option. For an authorised request bring the completed signed authorisation and any evidence of representation or legitimate interest required. Ask whether the recipient needs a recently issued certificate even though the certificate itself has no general expiry.

  • Badalona

    Registre Civil de Badalona

    Santa Bàrbara, 64, 08910 Badalona

    Request the certificate online, or contact the civil registry first to check whether a visit is needed.

    Prepare your identity document, the registered person’s full name, event date and place, and any known register/book/page details. State the purpose and required format; a special birth certificate for a first DNI/passport or a multilingual version requires the general application rather than the one-click option. For an authorised request bring the completed signed authorisation and any evidence of representation or legitimate interest required. Ask whether the recipient needs a recently issued certificate even though the certificate itself has no general expiry.

  • Barcelona

    Registre Civil de Barcelona

    Plaça del Duc de Medinaceli, 2, 08002 Barcelona

    Request the certificate online, or email the registry with the procedure, your name, ID number and phone.

    Prepare your identity document, the registered person’s full name, event date and place, and any known register/book/page details. State the purpose and required format; a special birth certificate for a first DNI/passport or a multilingual version requires the general application rather than the one-click option. For an authorised request bring the completed signed authorisation and any evidence of representation or legitimate interest required. Ask whether the recipient needs a recently issued certificate even though the certificate itself has no general expiry.

  • Bilbao

    Registro Civil de Bilbao

    Calle Barroeta Aldamar, 10, 48001 Bilbao

    Request it online, or visit the civil registry without an appointment and bring your ID.

    Prepare your identity document, the registered person’s full name, event date and place, and any known register/book/page details. State the purpose and required format; a special birth certificate for a first DNI/passport or a multilingual version requires the general application rather than the one-click option. For an authorised request bring the completed signed authorisation and any evidence of representation or legitimate interest required. Ask whether the recipient needs a recently issued certificate even though the certificate itself has no general expiry.

  • Cartagena

    Registro Civil de Cartagena

    Calle Tierno Galván, 1, 30200 Cartagena

    Start with the online certificate service, and book a visit only if your record needs one.

    Prepare your identity document, the registered person’s full name, event date and place, and any known register/book/page details. State the purpose and required format; a special birth certificate for a first DNI/passport or a multilingual version requires the general application rather than the one-click option. For an authorised request bring the completed signed authorisation and any evidence of representation or legitimate interest required. Ask whether the recipient needs a recently issued certificate even though the certificate itself has no general expiry.

  • Córdoba

    Registro Civil de Córdoba

    Calle Isla Mallorca, s/n, Ciudad de la Justicia, 14011 Córdoba

    Book through the regional appointment service and check the address and documents listed on your confirmation.

    Prepare your identity document, the registered person’s full name, event date and place, and any known register/book/page details. State the purpose and required format; a special birth certificate for a first DNI/passport or a multilingual version requires the general application rather than the one-click option. For an authorised request bring the completed signed authorisation and any evidence of representation or legitimate interest required. Ask whether the recipient needs a recently issued certificate even though the certificate itself has no general expiry.

  • Donostia / San Sebastián

    Oficina General del Registro Civil de Donostia / San Sebastián

    Plaza Teresa de Calcuta, 1, Atotxa, 20012 Donostia / San Sebastián

    Request it online, or visit without an appointment if your birth was registered in the city.

    Identify the person whose certificate is needed and prepare the available registration details, intended use and delivery address. Use the full application rather than the one-click option for another person, another language, a multilingual/extract certificate, or a certificate specifically for a first DNI (Spanish national identity card) or passport. A third-party request may require authorisation. Do not repeat a non-instant request within 15 days.

  • Elche

    Registro Civil de Elche / Elx

    Calle Abogados de Atocha, 21, 03203 Elche

    Try the free online service first, then book the Elche registry’s certificate procedure if you need to visit.

    Prepare your identity document, the registered person’s full name, event date and place, and any known register/book/page details. State the purpose and required format; a special birth certificate for a first DNI/passport or a multilingual version requires the general application rather than the one-click option. For an authorised request bring the completed signed authorisation and any evidence of representation or legitimate interest required. Ask whether the recipient needs a recently issued certificate even though the certificate itself has no general expiry.

  • Gijón

    Registro Civil de Gijón / Xixón

    Plaza del Decano Eduardo Ibaseta, s/n, 33271 Gijón

    Start with the free online service, and confirm with the registry which office handles your record before visiting.

    Prepare your identity document, the registered person’s full name, event date and place, and any known register/book/page details. State the purpose and required format; a special birth certificate for a first DNI/passport or a multilingual version requires the general application rather than the one-click option. For an authorised request bring the completed signed authorisation and any evidence of representation or legitimate interest required. Ask whether the recipient needs a recently issued certificate even though the certificate itself has no general expiry.

  • Granada

    Registro Civil de Granada

    Avenida del Sur, 1, 18014 Granada

    Book a visit once you know which registry holds your record, and bring ID and the event details.

    Prepare your identity document, the registered person’s full name, event date and place, and any known register/book/page details. State the purpose and required format; a special birth certificate for a first DNI/passport or a multilingual version requires the general application rather than the one-click option. For an authorised request bring the completed signed authorisation and any evidence of representation or legitimate interest required. Ask whether the recipient needs a recently issued certificate even though the certificate itself has no general expiry.

  • Jerez de la Frontera

    Registro Civil de Jerez de la Frontera

    Avenida Tomás García Figueras, 14, 11407 Jerez de la Frontera

    Request the certificate online, or book a visit and bring your ID plus the person’s name, event date and place.

    Prepare your identity document, the registered person’s full name, event date and place, and any known register/book/page details. State the purpose and required format; a special birth certificate for a first DNI/passport or a multilingual version requires the general application rather than the one-click option. For an authorised request bring the completed signed authorisation and any evidence of representation or legitimate interest required. Ask whether the recipient needs a recently issued certificate even though the certificate itself has no general expiry.

  • L'Hospitalet de Llobregat

    Registre Civil de L’Hospitalet de Llobregat

    Avinguda del Carrilet, 2, Ciutat de la Justícia, edifici H, 08902 L'Hospitalet de Llobregat

    Request the certificate online, or contact the registry directly to arrange a visit.

    Prepare your identity document, the registered person’s full name, event date and place, and any known register/book/page details. State the purpose and required format; a special birth certificate for a first DNI/passport or a multilingual version requires the general application rather than the one-click option. For an authorised request bring the completed signed authorisation and any evidence of representation or legitimate interest required. Ask whether the recipient needs a recently issued certificate even though the certificate itself has no general expiry.

  • Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

    Registro Civil de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

    Calle Málaga, 2, Ciudad de la Justicia, torre 1, bajo C, 35016 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

    Start with the free official online request, and keep only one appointment per person if you book a visit.

    Prepare your identity document, the registered person’s full name, event date and place, and any known register/book/page details. State the purpose and required format; a special birth certificate for a first DNI/passport or a multilingual version requires the general application rather than the one-click option. For an authorised request bring the completed signed authorisation and any evidence of representation or legitimate interest required. Ask whether the recipient needs a recently issued certificate even though the certificate itself has no general expiry.

  • Logroño

    Oficina General del Registro Civil de Logroño

    Marqués de Murrieta, 45-47, 26005 Logroño

    Request your birth certificate online, or contact the registry first to confirm whether you need an appointment.

    Identify the person whose certificate is needed and prepare the available registration details, intended use and delivery address. Use the full application rather than the one-click option for another person, another language, a multilingual/extract certificate, or a certificate specifically for a first DNI (Spanish national identity card) or passport. A third-party request may require authorisation. Do not repeat a non-instant request within 15 days.

  • Lugo

    Rexistro Civil de Lugo

    Rúa Armando Durán s/n, 27002 Lugo

    Book a certificate appointment online, or walk in without one if you are over 65.

    Have your DNI (Spanish national identity card), NIE (foreigner identification number) or passport, the registered person’s full name, event date and place, and any known registry references ready. Ask whether the receiving authority needs a literal certificate, extract or multilingual format and whether special first-DNI wording is required. Confirm any representation or restricted-record evidence before the visit. Foreign-event registration and nationality oaths have different requirements; do not use their checklists merely to order a certificate.

  • Madrid

    Registro Civil Único de Madrid

    Calle de Pradillo 64–66, 28002 Madrid

    Start with the Ministry of Justice’s online service for each certificate type, and ask the regional help line before travelling.

    Prepare the registered person’s identifying details, the event information and any available registry references to complete the selected official form. Choose the certificate format and intended use carefully. The one-click birth route is not for third-party requests, special or multilingual certificates, or first DNI/passport and identity-data changes. The one-click marriage route excludes third-party or special-format requests, marriages in Spain less than two months ago and marriages abroad; use the general form instead. For postal delivery, enter an address where you can receive mail. An informational lookup of registry data is not an official certificate.

  • Málaga

    Registro Civil de Málaga

    Calle Fiscal Luis Portero García, s/n, 29010 Málaga

    Pick the certificate procedure in the regional appointment service, and bring your ID and the event details.

    Prepare your identity document, the registered person’s full name, event date and place, and any known register/book/page details. State the purpose and required format; a special birth certificate for a first DNI/passport or a multilingual version requires the general application rather than the one-click option. For an authorised request bring the completed signed authorisation and any evidence of representation or legitimate interest required. Ask whether the recipient needs a recently issued certificate even though the certificate itself has no general expiry.

  • Mérida

    Oficina General del Registro Civil de Mérida

    Avenida de las Comunidades, s/n, Palacio de Justicia, 06800 Mérida

    Ask the registry by phone or email how it handles birth certificate requests, or request one online.

    Identify the person whose certificate is needed and prepare the available registration details, intended use and delivery address. Use the full application rather than the one-click option for another person, another language, a multilingual/extract certificate, or a certificate specifically for a first DNI (Spanish national identity card) or passport. A third-party request may require authorisation. Do not repeat a non-instant request within 15 days.

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