NIE SERVICE: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHY APPLY WITH DRM ABOGADOS?
At DRM Abogados we are a team of professionals with over 15 years experience in guiding customers smoothly through this process. We are fully bilingual and we will ensure that all times you are kept informed and understand exactly what is happening.
WHAT IS A NIE NUMBER AND WHAT DO I NEED IT FOR?
A NIE number is a tax identification number to be used in Spain. Once issued, the number is printed out on a piece of paper which is then often used as a form of identity. Once you have been issued with a NIE number, it will be yours for life.
There are many reasons why you may need a NIE number including buying or selling property in Spain, applying for a business permit, applying for a mortgage, opening a bank account, paying your taxes, inherit assets, applying for a driving or international driving license, becoming an employee or self-employed in Spain, entering into contracts with utility providers, among many other transactions.
DO I NEED TO APPLY IN PERSON?
We can apply for a NIE number in person in Spain or by DRM Abogados on your behalf using a Power of Attorney.
If you decide to apply using a Power of Attorney, this document will need to be signed before a Public Notary close to you and sent to us so we can obtain the NIE number on your behalf. We will guide you at every step of the process.
WHAT IS THE COST OF DRM ABOGADOS' SERVICE?
If you are happy to apply for your NIE number(s) in person we will accompany and assist you on the day to ensure that everything runs smoothly. The cost for our service varies depending on the number of NIEs being requested and is as follows:
First NIE number - 100.00 €
Second NIE number - 70.00 €
Third and subsequent NIE numbers - 50.00 €
If you decide to apply using a Power of Attorney, there will be an additional charge of 40.00 € to provide you with guidance and the necessary additional documents required.
ARE THERE ANY HIDDEN COSTS?
Generally, no. However, please note that in addition to our fee there is an administrative charge of 9.64 Euros to be paid to the authorities for each NIE request that is made.
If the application is made with a Power of Attorney, there will be notary fees and disbursements to be paid.
DO I NEED TO BRING A PHOTO?
The NIE number is in fact not a card at all. It is a sheet of A4 paper bearing your details with an official stamp. This original is an important document in Spain, but does not include any photo. Your passport and/or eventually your residence card are normally used in conjunction with your NIE number for most functions to do with government & taxation in Spain.
DO I NEED TO UNDERSTAND SPANISH?
No, because included in your application fee we translate this Spanish document into English for you.
IF WE ARE A MARRIED COUPLE DO WE BOTH NEED AN NIE NUMBER?
Yes you will both need a unique NIE number if you want to for example, buy a property jointly, open a bank account in joint names, enter into contracts in joint names or in the names of one another indistinctively, etc.
IF I CHANGE MY PASSPORT NUMBER, WILL I NEED TO CHANGE MY NIE NUMBER?
No, but do keep a record of your old passport number as this will be linked to your existing NIE number.
WILL I NEED TO RENEW MY NIE NUMBER?
No, this number is unique and will always remain the same.
WHAT DO I DO IF I LOSE MY NIE NUMBER?
Please do not hesitate to contact us. Upon undertaking the necessary identity checks, if we still hold a copy of the document, we will provide you with the same subject to a small administrative charge. If we do not hold a copy of the document in our records, we will advise of the steps that can be taken to request an official copy.
CAN I USE MY IDENTITY CARD TO APPLY FOR AN NIE NUMBER?
Yes, this is acceptable in place of a Passport.
At DRM Abogados we are a team of professionals with over 15 years experience in guiding customers smoothly through this process. We are fully bilingual and we will ensure that all times you are kept informed and understand exactly what is happening.
WHAT IS A NIE NUMBER AND WHAT DO I NEED IT FOR?
A NIE number is a tax identification number to be used in Spain. Once issued, the number is printed out on a piece of paper which is then often used as a form of identity. Once you have been issued with a NIE number, it will be yours for life.
There are many reasons why you may need a NIE number including buying or selling property in Spain, applying for a business permit, applying for a mortgage, opening a bank account, paying your taxes, inherit assets, applying for a driving or international driving license, becoming an employee or self-employed in Spain, entering into contracts with utility providers, among many other transactions.
DO I NEED TO APPLY IN PERSON?
We can apply for a NIE number in person in Spain or by DRM Abogados on your behalf using a Power of Attorney.
If you decide to apply using a Power of Attorney, this document will need to be signed before a Public Notary close to you and sent to us so we can obtain the NIE number on your behalf. We will guide you at every step of the process.
WHAT IS THE COST OF DRM ABOGADOS' SERVICE?
If you are happy to apply for your NIE number(s) in person we will accompany and assist you on the day to ensure that everything runs smoothly. The cost for our service varies depending on the number of NIEs being requested and is as follows:
First NIE number - 100.00 €
Second NIE number - 70.00 €
Third and subsequent NIE numbers - 50.00 €
If you decide to apply using a Power of Attorney, there will be an additional charge of 40.00 € to provide you with guidance and the necessary additional documents required.
ARE THERE ANY HIDDEN COSTS?
Generally, no. However, please note that in addition to our fee there is an administrative charge of 9.64 Euros to be paid to the authorities for each NIE request that is made.
If the application is made with a Power of Attorney, there will be notary fees and disbursements to be paid.
DO I NEED TO BRING A PHOTO?
The NIE number is in fact not a card at all. It is a sheet of A4 paper bearing your details with an official stamp. This original is an important document in Spain, but does not include any photo. Your passport and/or eventually your residence card are normally used in conjunction with your NIE number for most functions to do with government & taxation in Spain.
DO I NEED TO UNDERSTAND SPANISH?
No, because included in your application fee we translate this Spanish document into English for you.
IF WE ARE A MARRIED COUPLE DO WE BOTH NEED AN NIE NUMBER?
Yes you will both need a unique NIE number if you want to for example, buy a property jointly, open a bank account in joint names, enter into contracts in joint names or in the names of one another indistinctively, etc.
IF I CHANGE MY PASSPORT NUMBER, WILL I NEED TO CHANGE MY NIE NUMBER?
No, but do keep a record of your old passport number as this will be linked to your existing NIE number.
WILL I NEED TO RENEW MY NIE NUMBER?
No, this number is unique and will always remain the same.
WHAT DO I DO IF I LOSE MY NIE NUMBER?
Please do not hesitate to contact us. Upon undertaking the necessary identity checks, if we still hold a copy of the document, we will provide you with the same subject to a small administrative charge. If we do not hold a copy of the document in our records, we will advise of the steps that can be taken to request an official copy.
CAN I USE MY IDENTITY CARD TO APPLY FOR AN NIE NUMBER?
Yes, this is acceptable in place of a Passport.
que es un número de nie y para que sirve?
Un número de NIE es un número de identificación fiscal para extranjeros en España. Una vez emitido, el número se imprime en una hoja tamaño A4 que luego puede ser utilizada como medio de prueba de su identidad. Una vez que haya recibido su número de NIE, éste será suyo de por vida.
Hay muchas razones por las que puede necesitar un número de NIE, como por ejemplo, para comprar o vender una propiedad en España, solicitar una hipoteca, abrir una cuenta bancaria, para pagar sus impuestos, para heredar bienes, para trabajar en España o para celebrar contratos, entre muchas otras transacciones.
Hay muchas razones por las que puede necesitar un número de NIE, como por ejemplo, para comprar o vender una propiedad en España, solicitar una hipoteca, abrir una cuenta bancaria, para pagar sus impuestos, para heredar bienes, para trabajar en España o para celebrar contratos, entre muchas otras transacciones.
Necesito solicitarlo en persona?
Podemos solicitar su número de NIE con Usted asistiendo en persona, o en su nombre, utilizando un poder notarial.
Si decide que lo solicitemos a través de un poder notarial, este documento deberá de firmarse ante un Notario Público cercano a su domicilio. Posteriormente, deberá sernos enviados para que podamos obtener el número de NIE en su nombre. Le guiaremos en cada paso de este proceso.
Si decide que lo solicitemos a través de un poder notarial, este documento deberá de firmarse ante un Notario Público cercano a su domicilio. Posteriormente, deberá sernos enviados para que podamos obtener el número de NIE en su nombre. Le guiaremos en cada paso de este proceso.
Cual es el costo del servicio de drm abogados?
Si desea contratar nuestros servicios para que le acompañemos a solicitar su número de NIE en persona, le acompañaremos y guiaremos para que todo salga sin problemas. El costo de nuestro servicio varía según la cantidad de NIEs que se soliciten y es el siguiente:
Primer número de NIE - 80.00 €
Segundo número de NIE - 40.00 €
Tercer número de NIE - 30.00 €
Cuarto número de NIE y posteriores - 20.00 €
Si decide solicitarlo a través de un Poder Notarial, habrá un cargo adicional de 40.00 € para proporcionarle orientación y cubrir los gastos de los documentos adicionales que han de ser preparados.
Primer número de NIE - 80.00 €
Segundo número de NIE - 40.00 €
Tercer número de NIE - 30.00 €
Cuarto número de NIE y posteriores - 20.00 €
Si decide solicitarlo a través de un Poder Notarial, habrá un cargo adicional de 40.00 € para proporcionarle orientación y cubrir los gastos de los documentos adicionales que han de ser preparados.
Hay algún costo oculto?
En general, no. Sin embargo, tenga en cuenta que además de nuestra tarifa, hay una tasa administrativa de 9,64 euros que se pagará al Gobierno por cada solicitud de NIE que se realice.
Si la solicitud se realiza a través de un poder notarial, habrá honorarios notariales y gastos asociados que deberán ser cubiertos.
Si la solicitud se realiza a través de un poder notarial, habrá honorarios notariales y gastos asociados que deberán ser cubiertos.
Necesito llevar una foto?
The NIE number is in fact not a card at all. It is a sheet of A4 paper bearing your details with an official stamp. This original is an important document in Spain, but does not include any photo. Your passport and/or eventually your residence card are normally used in conjunction with your NIE number for most functions to do with government & taxation in Spain.
El número de NIE no es una tarjeta de identidad. Es una hoja tamaño A4 que lleva sus datos personales con un sello oficial. Aunque este original es un documento importante en España, no incluye ninguna foto. Su pasaporte y/o su tarjeta de residencia se utilizan normalmente en conjunto con su número de NIE para acreditar su identidad.
El número de NIE no es una tarjeta de identidad. Es una hoja tamaño A4 que lleva sus datos personales con un sello oficial. Aunque este original es un documento importante en España, no incluye ninguna foto. Su pasaporte y/o su tarjeta de residencia se utilizan normalmente en conjunto con su número de NIE para acreditar su identidad.
necesito entender español?
No, porque incluido en nuestros honorarios, traduciremos este documento del español al inglés para usted.
si estamos casados, necesitamos dos numeros de nie?
Sí, en ese caso ambos necesitarán un número de NIE ya que dicho número es único y personal. Será especialmente necesarios si desean comprar una propiedad en conjunto, abrir una cuenta bancaria con nombres conjuntos, celebrar contratos en ambos nombres o contratos independientes, etc.
si cambio mi numero de pasaporte, necesitaré cambiar mi número de nie?
No, pero mantenga un registro de su número de pasaporte anterior ya que estará vinculado a su número de NIE existente.
Necesito renovar mi número de nie?
No, este número es único y siempre seguirá siendo el mismo.
Que hago si pierdo mi número de nie?
Por favor no dude en contactar con nosotros. Tras corroborar su identidad, si aún tenemos copia del documento, le proporcionaremos el mismo. Si no tenemos copia del documento en nuestros registros, le informaremos de los pasos a seguir para solicitar una copia oficial.
puedo utilizar mi tarjeta de identidad para solicitar mi número de nie?
Sí, este documento sería aceptable en vez de su pasaporte.