Online Certificate of Life: certify your existence

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It is an official notarial document in which a person appears before a notary and declares that they are alive on a specific date. The notary attests to this circumstance, verifies the identity of the person appearing, and draws up a certificate with full legal validity.

This document is recognized by public administrations, banks, international organizations, and any entity that requires proof of survival.

This document is mainly used for:

• Collecting national or international pensions
• Procedures with banks and financial institutions
• Procedures with Social Security or INSS
• Inheritance processes where you must prove survival
• Updating consular or administrative records
• Maintaining valid powers of attorney

Yes, completely. At Notario.org, we manage the entire process online through video conference with licensed notaries in Spain. You only need:

• Stable internet connection
• Device with camera and microphone (computer, tablet, or mobile)
• Your valid identification document (DNI, NIE, or passport)
• Digital certificate for electronic signature

Absolutely. This service is ideal for Spaniards or residents of Spain who live abroad. You can complete the entire process from any country without needing to travel.

It is especially useful for pensioners residing outside Spain who must periodically prove their survival to collect their pension.

The requirements are minimal:

• Valid identification document: Spanish DNI, NIE, or valid passport
• Digital certificate: To electronically sign the certificate (we help you obtain one if you don't have it)
• Internet connection: For the video conference with the notary

No additional documents or complicated prior procedures are needed.

The process is very fast:

• Application: 5 minutes to fill out the form
• Appointment scheduling: We assign a date within 24 hours or less
• Video conference: 15-20 minutes with the notary
• Receipt of certificate: In less than 24 hours from the appointment

In total, from contacting us to receiving your signed document, it usually takes between 24 and 48 hours.

The validity depends on the entity requesting it, but it generally has a validity of between 30 and 90 days from its issuance. Some international institutions may require the document to be less than one month old.

We recommend consulting with the specific entity requesting it to know exactly what timeframe they accept before processing it.

Yes, it has exactly the same legal validity. The certificate is issued by officially licensed notaries in Spain and digitally signed with a recognized electronic certificate.

Law 24/2001 on civil measures recognizes the validity of electronic notarial documents, so they have full legal effect in Spain and are internationally recognized.

Don't worry. If you don't have a digital certificate, we help you obtain one. There are several options:

• FNMT certificate (Royal Mint)
• Electronic DNI with card reader
• Certificate from recognized private entities

We will guide you step by step through the process of obtaining it before your notarial appointment.

The price includes official notarial fees according to the Notarial Association tariff, plus our coordination and technical assistance management.

Contact us without obligation via WhatsApp or form to receive a detailed and personalized quote for your specific case. There are no hidden costs.

Security is maximum:

• End-to-end encrypted connection
• Identity verification through official document
• Legally recognized certified electronic signature
• Secure recording of the session according to notarial regulations
• Data protection according to European GDPR

The notary guarantees all legal security measures established by law.

Yes, the Spanish notarial certificate is internationally recognized. Depending on the destination country, it may require:

• Hague Apostille: For countries that are signatories to the Hague Convention
• Consular legalization: For countries not adhering to the convention
• Sworn translation: If the official language is not Spanish

We can advise you on the additional procedures needed according to your case.