European residents may vote in local and European elections (and stand as candidates). For this they must appear on the municipal register (padron municipal) at the town hall (which all residents are legally required to do). Those residents who already appear on the municipal register should go to the town hall and state specifically that they wish to vote. Appearing on the register does not automatically mean residents are registered to vote, though they will have been asked if they wish to vote at the point of registration.

Please note the cut-off for voter registration will be the end of October 2010, around 6 months prior to the elections. For further details please contact the town hall of Benahavis.

2011 · Benahavis · elections · European · local · Register · registration · residents · spain · town hall

European residents may vote in local and European elections (and stand as candidates). For this, they must appear on the municipal register (padron municipal) at the Benahavis townhall (which all residents are legally required to do). Those residents who already appear on the municipal register should go to the Benahavis townhall and state specifically that they wish to vote. Appearing on the register does not automatically mean residents are registered to vote, though they will have been asked if they wish to vote at the point of registration. Please note the cut-off for voter registration will be the end of November, 6 months prior to the elections.

Townhall:
Address: Pza/ Castillo, 3 – 29679 Benahavís
Tel: 952855025
Fax: 952855177
Email: ayuntamiento@benahavis.es

2011 · Benahavis · elections · European · May · townhall

HOW TO BECOME A REGISTERED CITIZEN (EMPADRONAMIENTO)

The Empadronamiento is the process of registering with the town hall as a resident of Benahavís. The process is straightforward and does not require you to become a resident in Spain. There is no charge, the information is confidential and there are no tax implications involved. Through registering, you will have (if you are a citizen of the European Union), among other advantages, the right to vote in local and European elections.

It is also important for everyone to register in order that Benahavís receives the correct amount of funds to run, maintain and improve the infrastructure, as the funding increase and government help are directly related to the number of registered voters. It is in the community’s best interest that central government funding is at a level which reflects the growing population of Benahavís, as these increased resources will be available to improve medical, postal, sports and other facilities.
In addition, being a registered citizen of Benahavís, you can enjoy all the facilities offered by our town hall, such as special rates for practising sports, sponsored trips for kids and adults, free text books, etc.

AN EASY PROCEDURE

Where – Please come and speak with us on the ground floor of the Ayuntamiento (town hall), Plaza Castillo in the centre of Benahavís.

When – 9am till 2pm Monday to Friday

Please bring – do not forget to bring the following documents:
1.- The original document (to be copied) identifying the applicants such as NIE, passport or residents card.
2.- The original document (to be copied) identifying the property such as the Escritura (title deeds) or a utility bill (water, electricity or telephone) In addition for a rented property – the rental agreement (to be copied)

The town hall officer will help you complete the form and the process will take no more than 5 minutes!

Townhall
Address: Pza/ Castillo, 3 – 29679 Benahavís
Tel: 952855025
Fax: 952855177
email: ayuntamiento@benahavis.es

2010 · Benahavis · elections · empadronamiento · European · local · Register · townhall