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Spanish Social Security clearance certificate (estar al corriente) 2026

What the Social Security clearance certificate is, when it's required and how to get it without travelling.

GovEasy Team15 June 20266 min read
Spanish Social Security clearance certificate (estar al corriente) 2026

Quick summary

The Spanish Social Security clearance certificate (certificado de estar al corriente) proves that a person or company has no outstanding debts with the TGSS. It's required for grants, public contracts and tenders. You obtain it on the Social Security electronic office with Cl@ve or a certificate, and GovEasy can handle it for you.

Key facts

Authority
General Treasury of Social Security (TGSS)
Proves
No outstanding Social Security debt
Used for
Grants, public contracts, tenders
Cost
Free

What the clearance certificate is

It's the Social Security document proving that a person or company has no outstanding debts with the General Treasury of Social Security (TGSS) on a given date.

When you'll be asked for it

  • To receive public grants and aid.
  • To contract with the administration or join a tender.
  • When a third party requires proof you're up to date with obligations.

How to get it

  1. Access the Social Security electronic office with Cl@ve or a digital certificate.
  2. Find the clearance certificate service.
  3. The system checks your status and issues the PDF with a verification code (CSV) so anyone can confirm it's genuine.

If you have debts

If debts are recorded, the system may issue a negative certificate. Review and, if appropriate, settle before requesting again.

GovEasy handles it for you

If you'd rather not deal with the office or the certificate, GovEasy can request it for you and leave it ready to submit.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the clearance certificate used for?

It proves you have no outstanding debts with Social Security. It's mainly required to receive public grants and aid, to contract with the public administration and to take part in tenders.

How long does it take to issue?

Electronically it's usually issued immediately as a PDF with a verification code. If there are debts or issues, the system may issue a negative certificate or require review.

Does it expire?

It reflects your situation on a specific date. Each body that requests it sets how long it accepts it (often a few months), so request it close to when you need it.

Last updated: 15 June 2026

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