Hi Claire. Specific documents you must present at the Town hall (Padron de Habitantes Department) vary from one town hall to another, but generally they are: Your valid passport or NIE (Numero de Identificación del Extranjero). No doubt it is something very simple to do. You’ll most likely need a ticket from the machine at the reception or be told by the person at the front desk where to go. The queue might be long, but the task itself takes approximately 10 minutes, assuming you have all the documents needed, so be patient. Administrative dizziness and boring legal proceedings are over. Getting the “padrón” or resident register. you are an exchange student staying in Spain for less than six months, you don’t need to open a bank account or do any other administrative task, A house contract valid for more than 6 months with your name and NIE/passport number mentioned in it and signed by the landlord and you, Any other documents that may be necessary in your case, Ciutat Vella (Carrer Ramelleres, 17 – 08001 Barcelona), Eixample (Carrer Aragó 328 – 08009 Barcelona), Gràcia (Pl Vila de Gràcia 2 – 08012 Barcelona), Horta-Guinardó (Carrer Lepant 387 – 08025 Barcelona), La Marina (Passeig Zona Franca 185-219 – 08038 Barcelona), Les Corts (Plaça Comas 18 – 08028 Barcelona), Nou Barris (Plaça Major Nou Barris 1 – 08042 Barcelona), Sant Andreu (Carrer Segre 24-32 – 08030 Barcelona), Sant Martí (Pl Valentí Almirall 1 – 08018 Barcelona), Sant Miquel (Pl. Here is a list of the local city council addresses for the barrios in Barcelona: District Sant Martí – Plaza Valentí Almirall, 1. If you are still a resident here, it should be very easy to redo it again. Thanks. If you are moving within the same municipality, you must fill out a form called “change of address sheet within the same municipality”. Thanks. This used to be a simple formality – basically you would go down, tell them the address you are living at, without proof, and they would register you. The following are all situations where you may need an Empadronamiento: Besides all of the above, anyone who plans to stay in Spain for more than 6 months is obliged to register. You need to select Padron Gestiones. I am aware I can renew but perhaps has more meaning as it is 10 years plus. We cannot tell if the person you are renting from would be ok with that. Now you should see the form that you have to fill out with your information. There are three main ways to register on the Municipal Register of Residents: Let’s look at each of them in more detail. As far as we know, having a contract for less than 6 months is fine. Let us know in the comment section below about your experience with getting your padrón. Daniella. If that’s your case, let us help you! The queue might be long, but the task itself takes approximately 10 minutes, assuming you have all the documents needed, so be patient. Electricity Bill (or other utility bill in landlord’s name, or your own). Thus, the documents necessary to get the padrón are: In case you are renting in the property where you live and the owner cannot accompany you to register, take note. What is “Empadronamiento” or “Padrón“ and how to get it? Original passport and copy. Thanks. Registering yourself is completely free and you do not need to pay to do it.