Request a Nota Simple from the Registro de la Propiedad
Useful to see who owns a property and if it has a mortgage, liens or charges. Handy if you’re buying, renting with guarantees, or involved in an inheritance or court case.
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Ministerio de Vivienda / Catastro
- Receives and reviews your application
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Guía completa
What you need to have to hand
- CRU/IDUFIR or registry data of the property (nº de finca, tomo, libro, folio, Registro de la Propiedad). If not, full address and referencia catastral.
- DNI/NIE and your contact details (email and phone).
- A clear reason of legitimate interest: compra, alquiler con opción, herencia, ejecución, demanda, etc.
- Bank card to pay the arancel online.
Documentation
- Identification of the requester: full name and NIF/NIE.
- Property data: CRU/IDUFIR preferred. Alternatives: nº de finca and Registro or address + referencia catastral.
- Proof of legitimate interest (if requested): pre-contract, agency mandate, court order, etc.
- Payment method: card (the sede uses a secure payment gateway).
Step by step
- Go to the sede of Registradores: Registro de la Propiedad > Nota simple (official link below).
- Select how you want to search: by CRU/IDUFIR (fast), by registry data or by address/referencia catastral (slower).
- Identify yourself: enter your details and state your legitimate interest with a short sentence (e.g. “I am buying the property and need to verify charges”).
- Attach a document if they ask to justify the interest. If they don’t ask, it’s not required.
- Pay the fee (9,02 € + IVA) by card and save the receipt.
- Wait for the email confirmation. In 24–72 horas hábiles you should get the PDF or a notification to download it.
- No arrival? Reply to the confirmation email or call the Registro listed and ask for the status. They usually reply quickly.
Time-saving tips
- Use the CRU/IDUFIR if you can: identification is immediate and the nota is issued faster.
- Choose the correct Registro (municipality and number) if you search by registry data. Avoid ambiguous searches.
- Be specific with your legitimate interest: a short direct sentence avoids requests for clarification.
- Avoid intermediaries: always use the sede.registradores.org. Same PDF, no extra charge.
- If you need fe pública, request the certificación registral straight away instead of the nota simple, to avoid repeating the process.
Common mistakes that can botch the request
- Mixing up Catastro and Registro: Catastro won’t show charges and isn’t valid for serious contracts.
- Requesting by vague address: without portal, floor or exact municipality they will request more info and you’ll lose days.
- Giving a generic legitimate interest (“out of curiosity”): they can reject it. Be specific.
- Paying on non-official sites: they charge 30–60 € for the same document. Use only the official sede.
- Expecting it to act as a certificate: the Nota Simple has no fe pública; for notary/court use a certificación registral.
- 1.Go to the Sede del Colegio de Registradores: sede.registradores.org and open Registro de la Propiedad > Nota simple (or use the direct link below).
- 2.Choose how to search: by CRU/IDUFIR, by registry data or by address/referencia catastral. The more precise, the better.
- 3.Fill in your details and state your legitimate interest (e.g. “I am buying the property and need to check charges”).
- 4.If asked, attach a document that supports the interest (reservation, arras, agency mandate, court filing…). They don’t always ask for this.
- 5.Pay the fee with your card on the secure gateway and keep the receipt.
- 6.You’ll get confirmation by email and, in 24–72 horas hábiles, the Nota Simple as a PDF (or a notice to download it from the sede).
- 7.If 3 días hábiles pass with no news, contact the assigned Registro (details in the email) and ask for the status of your request.
- DNI/NIE of the requester (number and name exactly as they appear)
- Email and phone contact to receive the nota
- Registry data of the property if you have it: número de finca, tomo, libro and folio, and the Registro de la Propiedad (municipality)
- CRU/IDUFIR (Código Registral Único) of the property if you know it
- Referencia catastral or full address with municipality and province
- Reason showing legitimate interest (compra, alquiler, herencia, reclamación, procedimiento judicial, etc.)
- Bank card to pay the online fee
Not the Catastro
The Nota Simple is from the Registro de la Propiedad (Colegio de Registradores), not from Catastro. In Catastro you can get a free descriptive and graphic certificate, but it won’t show charges or the registered owner with registral effects.
It’s not free
The Nota Simple has a fee: 9,02 € + IVA. Be wary of intermediary sites charging 30–60 € for the same document.
Legitimate interest is mandatory
If you don’t justify why you want it, the Registro may ask for clarifications or deny the request. Have a clear reason (compra, alquiler con opción, herencia, demanda…).
No legal presumption (no fe pública)
The Nota Simple is informative. For court, notary or procedures that require fe pública, request a certificación registral (it’s a different procedure and costs more).
Searching by address can delay things
If you don’t provide CRU/IDUFIR or registry data, the Registro will take longer and may ask for extra details to identify the property.
Can I request a Nota Simple without being the owner?
Yes, if you have legitimate interest (for example, you’re buying or involved in a procedure). They may ask you to justify it. You don’t need the owner’s authorisation.
How long until the Nota Simple arrives?
Normally between 24 and 72 horas hábiles. Some arrive the same day if the data is exact. If it takes longer, write to the Registro shown on the receipt.
Can I request it with the referencia catastral?
Yes, it helps, but the most reliable is the CRU/IDUFIR or the registry data. With only address/referencia it can be delayed because they must identify the property.
Is it valid to register for empadronamiento or for Hacienda?
No. For those they usually ask for the escritura, contract or certificado de empadronamiento. The Nota Simple only informs about ownership and charges.
Is it the same as a registry certificate?
No. The Nota Simple is informative and has no fe pública. The certificación registral has fe pública and is valid for notary or courts. You request it at the Registro too, but it’s a different and costlier process.
Do I need Cl@ve or a digital certificate?
No. You request it on the sede.registradores.org and pay by card. They send the PDF to your email. Cl@ve is not required for this.
¿Qué es Nota Simple Registro y ante qué organismo se presenta?
Nota Simple Registro es un trámite gestionado por Ministerio de Vivienda / Catastro. Trámite oficial de Nota Simple Registro gestionado por Ministerio de Vivienda / Catastro. Incluye guía completa, requisitos y plazos reales según normativa vigente.
¿Cuánto cuesta realizar Nota Simple Registro?
El coste de Nota Simple Registro es Gratis. Verifica importes actualizados en la sede de Ministerio de Vivienda / Catastro antes de presentarlo.
¿Cuánto tarda Nota Simple Registro?
El tiempo estimado para Nota Simple Registro es 1–4 semanas. Puede variar según la carga del organismo Ministerio de Vivienda / Catastro y la complejidad del expediente.
¿Qué sistema de identificación necesito para Nota Simple Registro?
Para Nota Simple Registro el usuario requiere Cl@ve (PIN o permanente). Si no dispones del medio exigido, valora alternativas presenciales o apoderamiento.
¿Nota Simple Registro necesita cita previa?
No, Nota Simple Registro se puede iniciar sin cita previa. Puedes comenzar directamente por la sede electrónica o ventanilla correspondiente.
¿Nota Simple Registro es compatible con otras ayudas de vivienda?
La compatibilidad de Nota Simple Registro con otras ayudas depende del programa autonómico y estatal aplicable. Revisa las bases vigentes antes de concurrir a varias convocatorias.
¿Nota Simple Registro afecta al contrato de alquiler o hipoteca?
Nota Simple Registro puede exigir presentar copia del contrato de alquiler o escritura de hipoteca vigente. Tenlos a mano al iniciar la solicitud.
¿Cómo justifico mi nivel de renta en Nota Simple Registro?
Para Nota Simple Registro suele pedirse la última declaración de la renta o certificado de imputaciones de la AEAT. Descárgalo previamente desde la sede electrónica de la AEAT.
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1.Go to the Sede del Colegio de Registradores: sede.registradores.org and open Registro de la Propiedad > Nota simple (or use the direct link below).
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