Change from NIE to NIF in the Property Registry upon obtaining Spanish nationality
16 May 2026117 views
Who is affected:
Naturalized Spanish foreigners with properties registered in the Property Registry
Summary
A person who obtained Spanish nationality can update their identification number in the Property Registry, replacing the NIE with the NIF. The resolution clarifies the procedure for this registry change.
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The Directorate General for Legal Security and Public Faith resolves an appeal against the negative qualification of a registrar who denied the change from NIE to NIF of a registered owner who had acquired Spanish nationality by residence. The resolution establishes that such change is appropriate and must be carried o…
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