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Domestic Partnership in Spain
Registering a domestic partnership in Spain provides legal recognition for couples and may support residency applications. Our relocation specialists help expats understand the requirements, prepare the documentation, and complete the registration process successfully.
Why register a domestic partnership in Spain?
Registering a domestic partnership can provide several legal and practical advantages for couples living in Spain.
Legal Recognition
Domestic partnerships offer official legal recognition for couples who live together but are not married.
Residency Benefits
In many cases, registering a partnership may support residency or immigration applications for non-EU partners.
Legal Security
The registration establishes rights and responsibilities between partners and can provide legal protection in different situations.
Who can register a domestic partnership?
To register a domestic partnership in Madrid, couples must meet certain eligibility requirements.
Partners must:
• Be over 18 years old or legally emancipated minors
• Have lived together in a stable relationship for at least 12 months
• Have a marital status of single, widowed, divorced, or legally separated
• Ensure that at least one partner is registered (empadronado) in a municipality in the Community of Madrid
Additionally, partners must not be married, in another registered partnership, or closely related (up to the third degree).
Documents required
To apply for domestic partnership registration, couples must prepare the following documentation (original and copy):
• Valid NIE, passport, or residence card for both partners
• Identification documents for two adult witnesses
• Municipal registration certificate (empadronamiento) issued by the local Town Hall
• Marital status certificate confirming the current civil status of each partner
Additional documents may be required depending on the personal circumstances of the applicants.
How to register a domestic partnership in Spain?
The registration process generally follows three main steps:
1. Prepare the documentation
Gather all required documents, including identification, certificates, and witness information.
2. Submit the application
The application can be submitted either online through the electronic registry of the Community of Madrid or in person at registry offices.
3. Attend the registration appointment
Both partners must attend the appointment together at the Registry of Domestic Partnerships in Madrid, accompanied by two adult witnesses who confirm that the couple has lived together in a stable relationship.
Registration Fee
The domestic partnership registration requires payment of an administrative fee.
Registration fee: €82.12
Payment must be completed before the appointment using form 030, which can be paid through authorized banks of the Community of Madrid.
Domestic partnership certificate
Once the partnership is registered, couples may request an official domestic partnership certificate. This document confirms that the relationship is legally registered.
The certificate can be requested:
• Online, through the electronic system of the Community of Madrid
• In person, at registry offices
Fees for certificates:
€12.24 standard certificate
€21.42 certificate issued for international use
Support for expats living in Spain
For expatriates, navigating administrative procedures in a new country can be challenging. Our team at Relocation for Expats assists international couples throughout the domestic partnership registration process, helping them understand requirements, prepare documentation, and avoid common mistakes.
In addition, expats relocating to Spain may also benefit from international health and travel coverage through Insurance for Expats, providing insurance solutions specifically designed for people living abroad.
