Offices for cancelling your address registration in Spain

Name the city you live in now and see how its office works

Town halls handle this their own way: signing a short declaration at the counter, reserving a time online, or sending a signed request. Bring your ID and a dated declaration that you are leaving, though what a particular office asks for beyond that can vary.

36 offices
  • Alicante

    Oficina de Atención Ciudadana — Labradores

    Calle Labradores 14, Centro 14, 03002 Alicante

    Book by phone and bring a signed, dated declaration and your ID if you are a foreign resident leaving Spain.

    Bring valid original identification and a signed, dated declaration describing the move abroad. The city’s downloadable declaration asks for the destination municipality and country and an identity-document copy. Representation is reserved for inability to attend due to force majeure: provide the signed authorisation, evidence of absence and original identification of both people. Official foreign documents require a sworn Spanish translation. Alternatively submit through the electronic generic application with a digital certificate.

  • Alicante

    Oficina de Atención Ciudadana (OAC) Séneca

    Calle Portugal 17, Edificio Séneca, 03003 Alicante

    Foreign residents leaving Spain can book online or by phone, in the name of whoever will attend.

    Bring valid original identification and a signed, dated declaration describing the move abroad. The city’s downloadable declaration asks for the destination municipality and country and an identity-document copy. Representation is reserved for inability to attend due to force majeure: provide the signed authorisation, evidence of absence and original identification of both people. Official foreign documents require a sworn Spanish translation. Alternatively submit through the electronic generic application with a digital certificate.

  • Almería

    Ayuntamiento de Almería — Oficina Periférica de Cabo de Gata

    Calle San Francisco, 11, 04150 Almería

    Ask in person to be taken off the town hall register when you leave Spain, and phone first to check opening days.

    Bring the completed generic written application and your original, valid identity document. State that you are requesting padrón deregistration because you are leaving Spain. Ask the registry about any additional evidence for your circumstances and retain proof of submission; handing in the request is not itself confirmation of completion.

  • Almería

    Ayuntamiento de Almería — Oficina Periférica de Ciudad Jardín

    Plaza de Colón, 17, 04007 Almería

    Ask for removal from the register in person, with or without a booked visit, if you are a foreign national leaving Spain.

    Bring the completed generic written application and your original, valid identity document. State that you are requesting padrón deregistration because you are leaving Spain. Ask the registry about any additional evidence for your circumstances and retain proof of submission; handing in the request is not itself confirmation of completion.

  • Almería

    Ayuntamiento de Almería — Oficina Periférica de El Alquián

    Calle Cántico, 1, 04130 Almería

    Hand in your written request in person if you are a foreign national leaving Spain, after checking the branch’s opening days.

    Bring the completed generic written application and your original, valid identity document. State that you are requesting padrón deregistration because you are leaving Spain. Ask the registry about any additional evidence for your circumstances and retain proof of submission; handing in the request is not itself confirmation of completion.

  • Almería

    Ayuntamiento de Almería — Oficina Periférica de La Cañada

    Calle Don Luis Abad Carretero, 2, 04120 Almería

    Go to your local town hall branch, with or without an appointment, to be removed from the register when you leave Spain.

    Bring the completed generic written application and your original, valid identity document. State that you are requesting padrón deregistration because you are leaving Spain. Ask the registry about any additional evidence for your circumstances and retain proof of submission; handing in the request is not itself confirmation of completion.

  • Almería

    Ayuntamiento de Almería — Oficina Periférica de Nueva Andalucía

    Plaza de Nueva Andalucía, 1, 04006 Almería

    As a foreign national, ask in person to be taken off the city’s population register, with or without an appointment.

    Bring the completed generic written application and your original, valid identity document. State that you are requesting padrón deregistration because you are leaving Spain. Ask the registry about any additional evidence for your circumstances and retain proof of submission; handing in the request is not itself confirmation of completion.

  • Almería

    Ayuntamiento de Almería — Oficina Periférica de Retamar – El Toyo

    Carretera de Cabo de Gata a Retamar, s/n, 04131 Almería

    Phone first to check the opening days, then hand in your written request to leave the population register in person.

    Bring the completed generic written application and your original, valid identity document. State that you are requesting padrón deregistration because you are leaving Spain. Ask the registry about any additional evidence for your circumstances and retain proof of submission; handing in the request is not itself confirmation of completion.

  • Badalona

    Servei d’Atenció al Ciutadà — El Viver

    Plaça de l’Assemblea de Catalunya, 9–12, Edifici El Viver, planta baixa, 08911 Badalona

    Walk in without an appointment, and with the right documents your removal from the register is handled straight away.

    Bring original valid passport or residence card. EU/EEA/Swiss nationals may use home-country ID together with the foreigner-registration certificate showing NIE (foreigner identification number). For representation, prepare form F0204, the representative’s original ID and a copy of the authorising person’s ID. Children need birth/family evidence legally translated into Catalan or Spanish; under-14s bring passport/residence card if held, and older children need the identity evidence the council requires. The checklist also requires parents’ or representatives’ ID, authorisation from both parents or legal representatives, and legal-representation evidence. Ask the counter how to document a custody-specific case.

  • Barakaldo

    SAC Barakaldo — Cruces

    Calle Balejo 4, Centro Cívico de Cruces, 48903 Barakaldo

    Call to book a visit at the civic centre and cancel your registration before you leave Spain.

    Apply before travelling. Bring valid identification and both the original and a copy of evidence of travel abroad. Confirm arrangements for any represented family member.

  • Barakaldo

    SAC Barakaldo — Herriko Plaza

    Herriko Plaza 1, 48901 Barakaldo

    Call to book a visit at the town hall annexe and cancel your registration before you leave Spain.

    Apply before travelling. Bring valid identification and both the original and a copy of evidence of travel abroad. Confirm arrangements for any represented family member.

  • Girona

    Oficina d’Assistència en Matèria de Registre — Ajuntament de Girona

    Plaça del Vi 1, 17004 Girona

    Apply online or book a visit, and the city sends you a confirmation once you are off the population register.

    State the destination country and departure date. Prepare valid identity documents and any representation or family/custody evidence. A child’s departure requires the applicable consent of both parents or judicial authorisation. Provide Catalan/Spanish documents or the required consular/sworn translations; photographs and screenshots are not accepted. Watch for the city’s confirmation or requests for additional evidence.

  • L'Hospitalet de Llobregat

    Concejalía Distrito I — Registro

    Rambla Just Oliveras, 23, 08901 L'Hospitalet de Llobregat

    Phone ahead to check how to hand in your signed form, or file it online with an accepted digital ID.

    Prepare signed J124 and valid identity evidence, preferably the document used for your padrón entry. EU/EEA/Swiss applicants can use a passport, home-country ID or Spanish residence card; an EU registration certificate must be accompanied by a passport or national ID. Other foreign nationals use a passport or Spanish residence card. If representation is not recorded in Representa, provide express written authorisation with the represented person’s original signature and identity document. For under-18s, add birth/family evidence if the ID lacks parent details; if not registered with parents, provide the appropriate parental authorisation and signers’ ID copies. State your destination and reliable notification details.

  • L'Hospitalet de Llobregat

    Concejalía Distrito II — Registro

    Carrer Mare de Déu dels Desemparats, 87, 08904 L'Hospitalet de Llobregat

    Call the district office to confirm how to submit your declaration, or skip the visit and file it online.

    Prepare signed J124 and valid identity evidence, preferably the document used for your padrón entry. EU/EEA/Swiss applicants can use a passport, home-country ID or Spanish residence card; an EU registration certificate must be accompanied by a passport or national ID. Other foreign nationals use a passport or Spanish residence card. If representation is not recorded in Representa, provide express written authorisation with the represented person’s original signature and identity document. For under-18s, add birth/family evidence if the ID lacks parent details; if not registered with parents, provide the appropriate parental authorisation and signers’ ID copies. State your destination and reliable notification details.

  • L'Hospitalet de Llobregat

    Concejalía Distrito III — Registro

    Avinguda del Metro, 18, 08902 L'Hospitalet de Llobregat

    Fill in your declaration with the country and town you are moving to, then phone to confirm how to hand it in.

    Prepare signed J124 and valid identity evidence, preferably the document used for your padrón entry. EU/EEA/Swiss applicants can use a passport, home-country ID or Spanish residence card; an EU registration certificate must be accompanied by a passport or national ID. Other foreign nationals use a passport or Spanish residence card. If representation is not recorded in Representa, provide express written authorisation with the represented person’s original signature and identity document. For under-18s, add birth/family evidence if the ID lacks parent details; if not registered with parents, provide the appropriate parental authorisation and signers’ ID copies. State your destination and reliable notification details.

  • L'Hospitalet de Llobregat

    Concejalía Distrito VI — Registro

    Plaça Cultura, 1, 08907 L'Hospitalet de Llobregat

    File your declaration at the district office or online, but the register is not updated the moment you submit it.

    Prepare signed J124 and valid identity evidence, preferably the document used for your padrón entry. EU/EEA/Swiss applicants can use a passport, home-country ID or Spanish residence card; an EU registration certificate must be accompanied by a passport or national ID. Other foreign nationals use a passport or Spanish residence card. If representation is not recorded in Representa, provide express written authorisation with the represented person’s original signature and identity document. For under-18s, add birth/family evidence if the ID lacks parent details; if not registered with parents, provide the appropriate parental authorisation and signers’ ID copies. State your destination and reliable notification details.

  • L'Hospitalet de Llobregat

    Concejalía Sanfeliu — Registro

    Carrer Emigrant, 27, 08906 L'Hospitalet de Llobregat

    Hand in your signed declaration in person, or file it online, but remember that opening the form does not send it.

    Prepare signed J124 and valid identity evidence, preferably the document used for your padrón entry. EU/EEA/Swiss applicants can use a passport, home-country ID or Spanish residence card; an EU registration certificate must be accompanied by a passport or national ID. Other foreign nationals use a passport or Spanish residence card. If representation is not recorded in Representa, provide express written authorisation with the represented person’s original signature and identity document. For under-18s, add birth/family evidence if the ID lacks parent details; if not registered with parents, provide the appropriate parental authorisation and signers’ ID copies. State your destination and reliable notification details.

  • L'Hospitalet de Llobregat

    Oficina d’Atenció Ciutadana — C. Girona

    Carrer Girona, 10, Planta baixa, 08901 L'Hospitalet de Llobregat

    Come with or without an appointment, or file online, and note on the signed declaration where you are moving.

    Prepare signed J124 and valid identity evidence, preferably the document used for your padrón entry. EU/EEA/Swiss applicants can use a passport, home-country ID or Spanish residence card; an EU registration certificate must be accompanied by a passport or national ID. Other foreign nationals use a passport or Spanish residence card. If representation is not recorded in Representa, provide express written authorisation with the represented person’s original signature and identity document. For under-18s, add birth/family evidence if the ID lacks parent details; if not registered with parents, provide the appropriate parental authorisation and signers’ ID copies. State your destination and reliable notification details.

  • L'Hospitalet de Llobregat

    Oficina de Atención Ciudadana — Avda. Primavera

    Avinguda Primavera, 71, 2n pis, 08905 L'Hospitalet de Llobregat

    You can reserve a time online, but you can also just turn up, or file the signed declaration online instead.

    Prepare signed J124 and valid identity evidence, preferably the document used for your padrón entry. EU/EEA/Swiss applicants can use a passport, home-country ID or Spanish residence card; an EU registration certificate must be accompanied by a passport or national ID. Other foreign nationals use a passport or Spanish residence card. If representation is not recorded in Representa, provide express written authorisation with the represented person’s original signature and identity document. For under-18s, add birth/family evidence if the ID lacks parent details; if not registered with parents, provide the appropriate parental authorisation and signers’ ID copies. State your destination and reliable notification details.

  • Lugo

    Concello de Lugo — Oficina de Estadística — Centro de Servizos Municipais

    Ronda da Muralla 197, Planta baixa, 27002 Lugo

    If you are not Spanish and are going back to your home country, hand in a free removal request at the counter.

    Prepare form 501 or the departure request specified by the office, valid identity evidence in original and copy, and representation evidence if someone applies for you. For children, check the family-book or guardianship/custody documents the municipality requires. Confirm the correct procedure if you are moving to a country other than your country of origin.

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