The Padron

[Stravinsky]

Courtesy of Chris (Madrid) info on the padron, what it is, and how to get it

http://www.madrid.org/usupadron/pdf/hojas/ingles.pdf

[chris(madrid)]

HERE ALSO IN

* Castellano
* Árabe
* Armenio
* Chino
* Francés
* Polaco
* Búlgaro
* Rumano
* Ruso

Padron

Note this is put out by MADRID REGIONAL COUNCIL but as it is homologated in the Ministry of Statistics which is Federal - any differences MUST be small.

Note what it says on how the length of time you're registered CAN be used for prioritising applications.

[dizzy]

Thanks Chris, I have heard this document referred to a number of times but could not find out more about it. Now I understand. Again thanks.

[SunnySpain]

Can anyone explain to me in simple terms, what is the Padron ?

[Stravinsky]

Originally Posted by SunnySpain

Can anyone explain to me in simple terms, what is the Padron ?

Its like signing on with your local council so they know you are in residence on their patch. They get funding normally dependent on the number of people registered in their area so they are usually pleased to see you.

You go to your local town hall to register and you are issued with a certificate which you may get asked for when dealing with different parts of officialdom

[chris(madrid)]

Originally Posted by SunnySpain

Can anyone explain to me in simple terms, what is the Padron ?

LOCAL CENSUS. Basically its the register. very often you'll need a certificate of empadronamiento. basically confirms you are who you say and you live where you say.