Registration and Residency in Marbella

by MarbellaFamilyFun
(Marbella, Spain)

How to register on the Padrón in Marbella?

The "padrón" or municipal registration is simply an inscription on the municipal census of a town or city, regulated by its Town Hall, regardless of someone’s country of residence.

How to become a resident in Marbella?

A residency regulates legal length of stay on Spanish territory through the Ministry of the Interior, either through visas, temporary or permanent residence permits. It falls under the competence of the Central Government (national ambit).

What are the benefits of registering on the Padrón in Marbella?

☻You will have right to use municipal public services.
☻You will have the right to vote.
☻You will have the right to take part in referendums.
☻You will to contribute legally established financial and personal support to the exercise of municipal powers and responsibilities.

☻You will have access to the great Spanish Medical System.
☻You will have funding for state education.
☻You will have access to more schools, security, ambulances.
☻You will have reduced rates.

Documents required to register with the Padrón in Marbella.

☻For EEC members: a form of identification form you country of origin, EEC registration card issued by Spanish Police and passport.
☻If you rent a property: rental contract and a utility bill.
☻If you own a property: title deed and a utility bill.
☻Children: Birth certificate or "Libro Familiar" and passport.


All you have to do is go to one of the chosen locations from 9:00 to 14:00, take a ticket and wait for your turn.

You can apply for registration at the following locations:

☻Marbella Town Hall
Plaza de los Naranjos s/n
Tel. +34 952 761 100 / Fax +34 952 761 184

☻Las Chapas
C/ Pinsapo s/n 29604 Marbella
Tel. +34 952 768 730 / Fax +34 952 838 725

☻Nueva Andalucía
Avda. Miguel de Cervantes, 15 Nueva Andalucía 29660
Tel.+34 952 761 600 / Fax +34 952 812 938

☻San Pedro Alcántara
Plaza de la Iglesia 1, 29670 San Pedro Alcántara
Tel. +34 952 809 800 / Fax +34 952 789 304