What is the census

When talking about a census or census we refer to the administrative record of the residents of a municipality . The Spanish legislation indicates that every person resident in Spain has the obligation to register in the municipality in which they live; can be part of the municipal register both Spanish and foreign people. To know more about this topic, we explain in detail what is the census.

What is the census

As we pointed out, the census or census is the administrative record of the residents of a municipality, that is, a record of all the inhabitants who reside in a locality.

Who can be part of the municipal register

The Spanish legislation indicates that every person resident in Spain has the obligation to register in the municipality in which they live; can enroll in the municipal register both Spanish and foreign, regardless of whether they have regularized or not their administrative situation.

What is needed for the census

To register, it is necessary to prove your home in the Town Hall, you can do it through a rental contract or a telephone bill. In addition, you must present your identity document, passport or residence card, and fill out the registration form to the register.

In the event that there is an adult of previous registered in the same address, this must authorize you to be able to register in that house.

Why do I need to register?

The registration to the municipal register and the corresponding certificate of registration will be required for the completion of many other procedures such as:

- Regularize work or residence permits.

- Request the Health Card

- Make the school registration of children.

What happens if I change the municipality

If you move to another town, it will be mandatory to register in the new municipality, since public and social services (schools, doctors ...) are organized by geographic zones and correspond according to the place of registration.

It is possible that to make a change of pattern in some populations they ask for the certificate of the previous enumeration, for what you will have to inform previously and request it in case that thus it is.