Documents Needed to Sell a Property in Spain | R E C
Documents Needed to Sell a Property in Spain
Having all your legal documents in order is the first step to a fast and smooth sale. Here is the ultimate checklist of everything you will need.
Essential Documentation Checklist
Title Deed & Nota Simple
The Title Deed proves your ownership, and an updated Nota Simple confirms the property's legal status and is free of charges.
Learn more →Energy Certificate (EPC)
A mandatory document required to advertise and sell your property. It is valid for 10 years.
Learn more →Receipts & Certificates
You must provide the latest IBI (property tax) receipt and a certificate confirming you are up to date with community fees.
Learn more →Personal ID Documents
You will need your valid passport and your NIE (Foreigner Identification Number).
Learn more →What if You Have an Active Mortgage?
If the property still has a mortgage, you must cancel it both financially and at the registry. This is coordinated on the day of the signing, using part of the sale proceeds to clear the debt.
Understand mortgage cancellation →Need to Sell from Abroad?
You can manage the entire transaction without travelling to Spain. The key is to grant a Power of Attorney (PoA) to your legal representative to act on your behalf.
Learn more about remote selling →Let an Expert Review Your Paperwork
A single incorrect document can stall the sale. Our legal team audits and prepares all the paperwork to ensure a closing with no surprises.