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The first step in moving to Spain is to get the NIE Number.

This number (“Número de Identidad de Extranjero”) is the basic identification with which you will be able to conduct any kind of legal procedure in the country, such as opening a bank account, buying a house or car, starting your company or getting your residence permit.

If you live in Spain you must register on the padrón municipal. This is a list kept by the town hall of all the people who live in that town. You must register at the address where you normally live. You cannot be registered on the padrón (‘empadronado’) at more than one address. You do not need to own a property to register, you can still register if you are renting or live with others.

When applying in person or online, you will need to present your valid passport as official identification, as well as documentation which 

shows you live at the stated address such as:

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• Your NIE (numero de identidad de extranjero) or residence certificate / card
• The deeds to your house or a copy of your rental contract
• A recent utility bill in your name or proof of payment of municipal taxes
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Contact  C/ Los Naranjos, 1, Marbella (29600 Málaga)E-mai infomarbella@pgb.es

Telephone  952 761 100 /  952 829 015 

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The notary is a professional within the Spanish law system and his/ her main function is to certify Spanish documents ensuring that private agreements fulfil certain legal criteria. The Spanish notary is involved in legalising agreements and contracts and uses a stamp and signature to endorse them.

Although they earn their fees from private individuals and companies, Notaries are essentially public officials who play a neutral role in drafting and witnessing many types of contracts in Spain. Their job is to ensure that both parties to an agreement understand the terms of the contract,  that the terms of the contract do not contravene any laws, and to ensure that the appropriate taxes generated by the transaction are paid. 

To develop their function they have a delegated power from the State. In this, sense, they depend on the Ministry of Justice and they join the profession after passing an official examination. As a precedent legal  profession they are incorporated to the “Colegio de Notarios” presided  by “Consejo Superior del Notariado”. The profession is regulated by Law May 28, 1862 and by Decree June 2, 1994.

The mission of the notary As described in the official Spanish notary website: As a civil servant, the notary must stick strictly to the legality of any document, declaration or act that individuals require and check that the dealings wanted by both sides meet the requirements placed by the legal system.  This monitoring of legality gives you the best guarantees and the absolute certainty that your contract or business is final, fixed and effective. The notary has an obligation to provide legal advice,  interpret, configure and authenticate the will of all participants involved with a legal agreement, giving special treatment to those who need more protection (article 147 of the Notary Regulations). Marbella useful information.