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Electronic identification system
Online verifiedSistema Cl@ve
Who needs it
Anyone who wants to log in to public administration websites without a digital certificate.
When needed
When you need access to Spanish online public-administration portals without a digital certificate.
Where to get it
Registration online or in person at authorised offices (Hacienda, Seguridad Social).
Timeline
Registration takes about 10 minutes. Activation by postal PIN may take 1–2 weeks.
Faster with Key4SpainCita previa
Yes, for in-person registration.
What to bring
- •NIE or passport
- •Email and mobile phone
- •Card reader if using DNI electrónico
Common mistakes
- âš Forgetting to activate the PIN that arrives by post
- âš Confusing Cl@ve PIN (temporary) with Cl@ve Permanente
What to say at the counter
Good morning. I would like to register for the Cl@ve system. (Buenos dÃas. Quiero registrarme en el sistema Cl@ve.)
Key4Spain service
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