What the Spanish notary will ask for
before escritura.

The packet

Spanish notaries are required by law to verify the identity of every party and the source of the funds used to complete a property purchase. This packet, prepared by the AI Pilot and reviewed by PocketLister’s outside counsel, contains everything the notary, the buyer’s Spanish bank, and the Registro de la Propiedad will ask for — assembled in the right order, with the right translations.

Identity verification

• Passport copy · certifiedSubmitted 14 May 2026 · both sides, in colour, full page
• NIE (Número de Identidad de Extranjero) — application receiptFiled via Spanish consulate, Paris · ref ESN-2026-44219 · allow 3–6 weeks
• Proof of address · home jurisdictionRecent utility bill, less than 3 months old · auto-translated by PocketLister
• Tax residency certificateRequested from your accountant · 5-10 day turnaround typical

Source of funds — declaration

• Source of funds declaration (Spanish)Auto-generated by PocketLister from your statements · ready for signature
• Bank statements · 6 monthsUploaded 15 May 2026 · auto-translated · verified
• Sale of prior property · escrituraLondon property sale, completion certificate · auto-translated
• Reference letter from your bankPocketLister template generated · submit to your bank manager for signature

Spanish bank — receiving account

• Account opening · CaixaBank MarbellaPocketLister introduction sent 12 May · appointment confirmed for 22 May
• IBAN + SWIFT detailsPending account activation · expected by 24 May
• FX strategy (if buying in non-EUR)PocketLister recommends locking forward rates 60 days before escritura

Tax & compliance

• ITP (Impuesto de Transmisiones Patrimoniales) calculationAndalucía rate 7% · estimated payable on escritura · pre-calculated in deal summary
• Notary & registration fees estimate~1.5% of price · PocketLister prepares the cashier’s cheque pre-escritura

What happens next

PocketLister’s AI Pilot updates this packet automatically as documents arrive or expire. When all twelve items are green, the notary appointment can be booked. PocketLister counsel will attend with you if requested — covered in the 1% completion fee.