How do I check my padrón?

To check your padrón (empadronamiento), the exact method depends on the municipality where you are registered, because each town hall manages its own padrón.

The usual options are:

Check your town hall’s electronic office (sede electrónica) and look for “Padrón”, “Empadronamiento”, “Certificado de empadronamiento” or “Volante de empadronamiento”. Access the service using Cl@ve or a digital certificate, if the municipality offers online access. Request a volante or certificado de empadronamiento in person at the town hall. Some municipalities also allow requests by phone or appointment.

If you only want to confirm that you are registered, a volante de empadronamiento is often enough. If you need official proof for an immigration or administrative procedure, check whether they specifically ask for a certificado.

If you tell us the city or municipality where you are registered, we can point you to the specific procedure.

Note: This is general information and not legal or tax advice. Padrón procedures and available online services depend on the municipality and the purpose for which you need the document. We recommend confirming the required document with your town hall or the authority requesting it.

Official source: Ayuntamiento de Madrid: certificado de empadronamiento (example of a municipal procedure)