Standard Initial Documentation
To begin processing your express divorce before a notary in Madrid, Divorcios.express requests the following initial documentation:
- ID card or NIE of spouse 1 (valid and in force).
- ID card or NIE of spouse 2 (valid and in force).
- Registration certificate (certificado de empadronamiento) from either spouse proving residence in the city of Madrid.
- Family book (libro de familia).
This is the standard documentation required to start processing the case.
Will I Need to Provide More Documents?
In most cases, the documentation listed above is sufficient to start and complete the process.
However, following the case review by Divorcios.express, additional documentation may be required depending on the specific circumstances. If so, our team will clearly inform you what is needed and why.
Which Documents Are NOT Required Initially?
The following documents are not automatically requested as part of the standard initial documentation:
- Birth certificates.
- Marriage certificate (can often be obtained officially).
- Criminal record certificates.
- Property deeds.
- Bank documentation.
- Documentation relating to children.
- Detailed asset documentation.
If any of these documents is exceptionally needed for your specific case, you will be informed after the case review.
How Do I Submit the Documentation?
Through the Divorcios.express client portal. Once you have hired the service and made the payment, you access your portal where you can securely upload documents. Our team reviews them and informs you if everything is correct or if anything is missing.
Processing Time
Once all necessary documentation has been correctly received, Divorcios.express prepares and processes the case within 24–48 business hours. This timeframe does not include notary availability or Civil Registry times.
Conclusion
The initial documentation for your express divorce before a notary in Madrid is straightforward: ID/NIE of both spouses, registration certificate, and family book. Divorcios.express takes care of the rest.
Related articles:
- Express Divorce before a Notary in Madrid: Requirements
- Mutual-Agreement Divorce before a Notary: Step by Step
See also our Knowledge Base for more information about documentation.