Padrons.

A lot has been said recently about the Padron. In the past it was supposed to be, that without a Residencia, you could not get a Padron.
The rules have now been changed and I am reliably informed, that a Residencia is no longer a legal requirementm, to obtain a Padron.
When applying for a Padron a resident must show that they own a property in the Municipality, by producing their Escritura, a valid passport and your NIE. If you do not own a property and are only renting, then a copy of the Rental Agreement along with a certified copy of the owners passport and a utility bill, along with your own passport, will be required . These should be accompanied by a Solicitud de Inscription en el Padron Municipal. ( Copies are available at the Town Hall and the Offices of the Concejalia de Urbanizaciones )
Your padron may be required to be renewed if you are intending making a large monetary purchase, such as a car. All residents who have a padron should also check to see if they are on the Voting Register. If a Padron has not been renewed for some time, residents may find that their particulars have disappeared from the Voting Register. This became evident at the last Municipal Election when large numbers of people were turned away at the Polling Station, because they were not on the Voters Role.
If a person resides in Spain for more than 3 Months, they should register with the National Police in Elche or Alicante. Information on how to apply for a Residencia, can be obtained from our office on Calle Madrid.