{"id":54531,"date":"2025-10-29T21:55:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T20:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entretramites.com\/en\/?p=54531"},"modified":"2025-10-22T18:14:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T16:14:20","slug":"guide-to-spanish-birth-certificate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entretramites.com\/en\/legal\/guide-to-spanish-birth-certificate","title":{"rendered":"Spanish Birth Certificate: How to Get It in Spain and from Abroad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A <strong>Spanish birth certificate<\/strong> is an official document issued by the Civil Registry (<em>Registro Civil<\/em>) that verifies the fact, date, time, and place of a person&#8217;s birth, as well as their paternal and maternal parentage. It&#8217;s an essential document for things like<a href=\"https:\/\/entretramites.com\/en\/tutorials\/video-how-to-renew-dni-in-spain\"><strong> getting a DNI<\/strong><\/a> (Spanish ID), passport, civil marriage, or citizenship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide explains how to obtain a <strong>Spanish birth certificate<\/strong> whether you live in Spain or are abroad, the different types available, the procedure, and the deadlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What It Is and What It&#8217;s For<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Spanish birth certificate<\/strong> is an extract or literal copy of the entry in the Civil Registry. It contains details like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"margin-top:20px\">Full name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:20px\">Date and place of birth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:20px\">Time of birth (in some cases)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:20px\">Paternal and maternal parentage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:20px\">Registration number and volume<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This document is necessary for a wide range of procedures, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"margin-top:20px\">Applying for a DNI or passport for the first time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:20px\">Getting married.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:20px\">Adoption or parentage procedures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:20px\">Applying for Spanish nationality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:20px\">Pension and inheritance procedures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Types of Birth Certificates<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you go to get your <strong>Spanish birth certificate<\/strong>, you can request different types depending on the use you&#8217;re going to give it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"margin-top:20px\"><strong>Literal Certificate:<\/strong> A complete copy of the birth entry. This is often required for official legal procedures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:20px\"><strong>Extract:<\/strong> A summary of the information, which can be an ordinary, bilingual, or international (multilingual) extract.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:20px\"><strong>Negative Certificate:<\/strong> This certifies that a person is not registered in that Civil Registry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Get a Spanish Birth Certificate in Spain<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can get a <strong>Spanish birth certificate<\/strong> in three main ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Online (Recommended):<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"margin-top:10px\">Go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/sede.mjusticia.gob.es\/en\/inicio\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ministry of Justice&#8217;s Electronic Office.<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:10px\">Select &#8220;Certificado de nacimiento&#8221; and fill out the form.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"590\" height=\"491\" src=\"https:\/\/entretramites.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54532\" style=\"width:394px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entretramites.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-6.png 590w, https:\/\/entretramites.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-6-300x250.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Indicate the type of certificate and its purpose.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"558\" src=\"https:\/\/entretramites.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-7-1024x558.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54533\" style=\"width:478px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entretramites.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-7-1024x558.png 1024w, https:\/\/entretramites.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-7-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/entretramites.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-7-768x418.png 768w, https:\/\/entretramites.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-7.png 1258w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You&#8217;ll receive the document at your home or be able to download it if it&#8217;s available electronically.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"margin-top:20px\"><strong>In Person:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"margin-top:10px\">Go to the Civil Registry where the birth was registered.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:10px\">Present your DNI and, if you&#8217;re acting on behalf of someone else, the corresponding authorisation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:10px\">The document is usually delivered on the spot or within a few days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:20px\"><strong>By Postal Mail:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"margin-top:10px\">Send a written request to the Civil Registry with your details and the birth information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:10px\">Provide a home address to receive the certificate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Get a Spanish Birth Certificate from Abroad<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you live outside of Spain, you can request it through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"margin-top:20px\"><strong>Spanish Consulates and Embassies:<\/strong> by presenting the official form and your identification documents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:20px\"><strong>The Ministry of Justice&#8217;s Electronic Office:<\/strong> if you have a valid digital certificate recognised in Spain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The delivery time may be longer than within Spain, especially if it&#8217;s sent via diplomatic pouch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Can another person request my birth certificate?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, with a signed authorisation and a copy of your identification document.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Is a literal certificate necessary to apply for Spanish nationality?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, a literal copy is generally required for this procedure to ensure all information is included and accurate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Does a birth certificate expire?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No, it doesn&#8217;t, but some official bodies and administrations require it to have been issued within the last 3 or 6 months to ensure the information is up-to-date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting a <strong>Spanish birth certificate<\/strong> is a simple and free process that can be done both in Spain and from abroad. 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