Spanish Nationality Oath without complications
Have you been granted Spanish nationality? We assist with all procedures: from the preparation of the documentation to the coordination of the oath ceremony before a notary or Civil Registry.
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Have you been granted nationality?
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How can we help you?
The Spanish nationality oath has a deadline of 180 days from the notification of the grant. Our team accompanies you throughout the process to ensure you don't miss any deadlines.
Review of the resolution
We analyze the nationality grant resolution and verify the specific deadlines and requirements of your case.
Preparation of documentation
We indicate exactly which documents you need and in what format, including translations and apostilles if necessary.
Coordination of the appointment
We manage the appointment before a notary or Civil Registry Court for the oath or promise of nationality act.
Advisory during the act
We prepare you for the oath ceremony and explain what to expect at the time of the appearance.
Registration in the Civil Registry
Once the act is performed, we coordinate the registration of nationality in the Civil Registry.
Management of the DNI and passport
We guide you on the next steps: obtaining the Spanish DNI and passport once nationality is registered.
Process
How does the nationality oath work?
From the notification of the grant, you have 180 days to perform the oath or promise. Do not miss this deadline or you will have to start the grant process again.
Documentación necesaria
What documents do I need for the oath?
You have 180 days from the notification to perform the oath act. If this deadline is exceeded without justified reasons, the grant expires.
Contact us — no obligation →What is the oath of Spanish nationality?
The oath (or promise) of nationality is the formal act by which a person to whom Spanish nationality has been granted manifests their loyalty to the King and their commitment to the Constitution and the laws of Spain. It is the essential final step to effectively acquire nationality.
It can be carried out before the Civil Registry Officer, the Justice of the Peace, the Notary, or the corresponding Consul, according to the residence of the interested party.
When can it be performed before a notary?
Since January 2015, the oath of nationality can be performed before a notary, in addition to before the Civil Registry or Peace Court. This option has the advantage of being more agile and flexible in terms of schedules and appointment deadlines.
What happens to the previous nationality?
In most cases, acquiring Spanish nationality implies the renunciation of the previous nationality. However, there are exceptions for citizens of Ibero-American countries, Equatorial Guinea, Andorra, the Philippines, and Portugal, who can maintain both nationalities.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about the nationality oath
Powers of attorney are essential in many everyday situations:
- Real estate purchase and sale: when the owner cannot attend the signing of the deed
- Inheritance management: so that an heir can manage the process on behalf of all
- Banking procedures: to operate accounts, contract or cancel financial products
- Representation in judicial proceedings
- Management of properties in Spain from abroad
- Proceedings before the Administration: Tax Agency, Social Security, Municipalities
- Signing of lease contracts
- Corporate acts: general meeting, capital increase, etc.
- Dependency planning: preventive power for cases of incapacity
The Hague Apostille is an official seal that authenticates a public document (such as a notarial power of attorney, a judicial sentence, or a birth certificate) so that it has legal validity in the countries that are signatories to the Hague Convention of 1961.
Without Apostille, a Spanish public document would need to go through a consular legalization process in the destination country (much slower and more expensive).
With Apostille: the document is directly recognized in more than 120 signatory countries without additional procedures.
Who issues the Apostille in Spain:
- The Ministry of Justice for notarial, judicial, and Civil Registry documents
- The Superior Courts of Justice of each autonomous community
The taxes depend on the type of housing:
Second-hand housing:
- ITP (Property Transfer Tax): between 6% and 10% of the purchase price according to the autonomous community. Madrid applies 6%, Catalonia 10%, Andalusia 7%, etc.
New-build housing (from the developer):
- VAT: 10% of the price (4% for Official Protection Housing)
- Stamp Duty: between 0.5% and 1.5% according to the autonomous community
Other buyer's expenses: notarial fees, registration costs, and management agency fees.
The earnest money contract is a preliminary sales agreement where the buyer provides a financial deposit to reserve the property. There are three types:
- Confirmatory earnest money: they constitute an advance on the price. If any party breaches, the other may demand enforcement of the contract or claim damages.
- Penitential earnest money (art. 1454 CC): the most common. If the buyer withdraws, they lose the deposit. If the seller withdraws, they return double. No party can be compelled to buy or sell.
- Penal earnest money: functions as a penalty clause; the deposit is a penalty but does not prevent demanding enforcement of the contract.
It is essential to clearly specify the type of earnest money in the contract. Our team reviews and drafts the earnest money contract to protect your interests.
The seller must provide:
- Valid DNI/NIE
- Deed of ownership of the property
- Updated simple land registry note (current charges)
- Energy certificate of the property (mandatory for sale)
- IBI (receipt for the Property Tax) for the current year
- Certificate from the homeowners' association confirming that payments are up to date
- Habitation certificate (in communities that require it: Catalonia, Valencian Community, etc.)
- If there is a mortgage: certificate of outstanding debt from the bank
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