Online Certificate of Life: Certify Your Existence

It is an official notarial document in which a person appears before a notary to declare that they are alive on a specific date. The notary certifies this circumstance and issues a certificate with full legal validity.

This document is frequently used for:

• Proving existence to pension-paying bodies
• Keeping bank accounts and insurance active
• Completing Social Security procedures
• Consular matters abroad

Yes, it has exactly the same legal validity. The certificate is issued by a registered notary in Spain and has a certified electronic signature in accordance with current regulations.

Law 24/2001 expressly authorises notarial procedures through electronic means, provided that the identification of the appearing parties and the security of the process are guaranteed, requirements that we rigorously comply with.

Completely. This service is designed precisely for people residing outside Spain who need to prove their existence to Spanish institutions.

You only need:

• Stable internet connection
• Device with camera and microphone (computer, tablet, or mobile)
• Your valid identity document (ID, NIE, or passport)
• Digital certificate or electronic signature system (we help you obtain one if you don't have it)

The basic documentation is very simple:

• Valid ID, NIE, or Passport: identity document in force
• Digital certificate: for the electronic signature of the certificate (we can advise you on how to obtain one)

In some specific cases, depending on the destination of the certificate, additional documentation may be requested. We will inform you of everything necessary before starting the procedure.

The complete process is very fast:

• Initial request: 5 minutes (via WhatsApp or web form)
• Document preparation: 10 minutes
• Video conference with notary: approximately 15 minutes
• Certificate delivery: less than 24 hours in digital format

From when you contact us until you receive your notarial certificate, the total time is usually 24-48 business hours.

The validity of the certificate depends on the entity requesting it. Generally:

• Pensions and Social Security: usually require a validity of 30 to 90 days
• Banking entities: normally 60 to 90 days
• Consular procedures: varies according to the country and type of transaction

The certificate certifies that you were alive on the date of its issuance. We recommend checking with the receiving entity what the validity period is for your specific case.

Any adult person who needs to prove their existence for administrative, legal, or financial procedures can request one.

It is especially useful for:

• Pensioners and retirees living abroad
• People with accounts or insurance in Spanish entities
• Beneficiaries of Social Security benefits
• Heirs in pending succession processes
• Anyone who needs to certify their survival before official bodies

It is a simple and secure process:

1. We send you a link to the video conference for the agreed day and time
2. You access from your computer, tablet, or mobile with camera
3. The notary verifies your identity using your official document
4. You make the formal declaration that you are alive
5. The notary draws up the certificate and proceeds to electronically sign it

The entire process takes approximately 15 minutes. The notary will guide you through each step and answer any questions you may have.

Don't worry. We advise you on how to obtain a digital certificate quickly:

• From Spain: you can request one from FNMT in person or through Cl@ve
• From abroad: you can process it at Spanish consulates or through remote identification systems

We also work with alternative qualified electronic signature systems valid before a notary. Contact us and we'll explain the best option for your situation.

The price includes:

• Personalised prior advice
• Complete management of the notarial procedure
• Video conference with registered notary
• Issuance of the official notarial certificate
• Delivery in digital format with certified electronic signature

To know the exact price for your particular case, contact us via WhatsApp (+34 61 332 11 79) or web form. We will provide you with a no-obligation quote in a few minutes.