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Recognition of Spanish Nationality by Consolidation (Posesión de Estado)

Recognition of Spanish Nationality by Consolidation (Posesión de Estado) is filed with Ministerio de Justicia (Registro Civil). With Managora you do it 100% online: you answer a few questions, sign a digital mandato (power of representation) and we draft, sign and file your application for you. Estimated total cost: €1,198. Official tasa (government fee): There is no tasa (official government fee) here: Spanish nationality by posesion de estado is handled as a file before the Registro Civil (the Civil Registry), and the Ministerio de Justicia (Ministry of Justice) states that Registro Civil entries, the files relating to it and its certificates are entirely free. The tasa 790-026 of 104.05 euros applies only to nationality by residence, a different procedure that does not apply to you. If any of your documents comes from abroad, the sworn translation and the apostilla (apostille) are paid to the translator and to the issuing country, and we tell you the amount beforehand.

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We process the recognition of your Spanish nationality of origin if you or your ancestors have continuously used it for 10 years. We analyse the viability of your case file and represent you throughout the entire legal and registration process.

Practical guide: Spanish nationality by consolidation: possession of status under article 18. Requirements, deadlines and the steps, explained.

What we charge you
€1,198
Managora's fee
€1,198.00 (21% VAT incl.)
Tasa (official government fee)
There is no tasa (official government fee) here: Spanish nationality by posesion de estado is handled as a file before the Registro Civil (the Civil Registry), and the Ministerio de Justicia (Ministry of Justice) states that Registro Civil entries, the files relating to it and its certificates are entirely free. The tasa 790-026 of 104.05 euros applies only to nationality by residence, a different procedure that does not apply to you. If any of your documents comes from abroad, the sworn translation and the apostilla (apostille) are paid to the translator and to the issuing country, and we tell you the amount beforehand. (suplido: paid to the authority on your behalf, no VAT)
Processing time
The deadline for resolution is set by the regulations of the procedure; we will confirm it to you when we open your case file.
Where it is filed
Ministerio de Justicia (Registro Civil) ↗
What you receive
Application

Cost breakdown: Our fee, legal representation and initial viability study: €1,198.00 (21% VAT incl.). As this is a complex procedure subject to case law, it may lead to a declaratory judicial procedure with additional fees..

Recognition of Spanish Nationality by Consolidation (Posesión de Estado): how is it filed?

  1. 11. Complete the form with your personal details and background regarding the possession of nationality.
  2. 22. Upload the documents proving the link and, above all, any title or registration in a Spanish Registro Civil that you possess.
  3. 33. Our legal team will review the viability of your case, as this is a highly specialised procedure.
  4. 44. We will contact you to submit the case file to the relevant administration or to assess the viability of a declaratory lawsuit if necessary.

Which documents do you need?

  • •Identity document (Passport or NIE)
  • •Birth certificate of the applicant
  • •Certification or title registered in the Spanish Registro Civil (if available)
  • •Documentation proving the continuous use of Spanish nationality (old Spanish passports, DNI, etc.)

Prerequisites we also handle for you

This procedure needs documents that we also obtain. If you are missing any, ask us for it here and come back once you have it:

Legal basis and things to bear in mind

  • Nationality by consolidation (art. 18 CC) protects those who have acted in good faith as Spanish nationals for at least ten years with a registered title, even if that title is subsequently annulled.
  • To acquire validity, the Civil Code subsequently requires the oath of allegiance to the King, to the Constitution, the renunciation of the previous nationality (with legal exceptions) and its registration in the Spanish Registro Civil.

Recognition of Spanish Nationality by Consolidation (Posesión de Estado): frequently asked questions

Recognition of Spanish Nationality by Consolidation (Posesión de Estado): how much does it cost?

We charge you €1,198: our fee plus, where applicable, the fixed official tasa we advance. Our fee, legal representation and initial viability study: €1,198.00 (21% VAT incl.). As this is a complex procedure subject to case law, it may lead to a declaratory judicial procedure with additional fees.. Managora's fee is €1,198.00, 21% VAT included (€990.08 net + €207.92 VAT). The official tasa charged by the authority (a suplido paid on your behalf, no VAT) is: There is no tasa (official government fee) here: Spanish nationality by posesion de estado is handled as a file before the Registro Civil (the Civil Registry), and the Ministerio de Justicia (Ministry of Justice) states that Registro Civil entries, the files relating to it and its certificates are entirely free. The tasa 790-026 of 104.05 euros applies only to nationality by residence, a different procedure that does not apply to you. If any of your documents comes from abroad, the sworn translation and the apostilla (apostille) are paid to the translator and to the issuing country, and we tell you the amount beforehand..

Recognition of Spanish Nationality by Consolidation (Posesión de Estado): how long does it take?

The deadline for resolution is set by the regulations of the procedure; we will confirm it to you when we open your case file.

Recognition of Spanish Nationality by Consolidation (Posesión de Estado): which documents do I need?

You need to have to hand: Identity document (Passport or NIE), Birth certificate of the applicant, Certification or title registered in the Spanish Registro Civil (if available), Documentation proving the continuous use of Spanish nationality (old Spanish passports, DNI, etc.). You do not upload them here: we collect the details through the guided chat.

Who files the procedure?

Managora files it in your name with Ministerio de Justicia (Registro Civil). You only provide the details through the chat and sign a mandato (power of representation); we prepare, sign and register it.

Can it be done online?

Yes. The whole process is online: you answer a few questions in the guided chat, sign a simple mandato on screen and receive the receipt and the official documents by email, with full legal validity.

Related procedures

Based on the legislation in force and on the official site of the competent authority: Ministerio de Justicia (Registro Civil) ↗.

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