Guide

How to fill in the EX-18 form

The EX-18 is the official application for the EU Citizen Registration Certificate. Bring it completed and signed, with a copy, on the day of your appointment.

Section by section

1. 01

   Applicant details

   Name exactly as in your passport, NIE if you have one, date and place of birth, nationality and address in Spain.

2. 02

   Representative

   Only if someone else submits on your behalf (e.g. for minors). Otherwise leave blank.

3. 03

   Address for notifications

   Where you want to receive communications, plus an email if you wish.

4. 04

   Type of application and situation

   Tick “Certificado de registro” and your situation: employee, self-employed, non-active with means and insurance, student, or family member.

5. 05

   Signature and date

   Sign by hand. Without a signature the application is not accepted.

Common mistakes

• Using an old version of the form
• Ticking a situation that does not match your documents
• Forgetting the copy or the signature
• Writing your name differently from your passport

Last updated: October 2026. Guidance only; always check official sources.