Nota Simple
Nota Simple – Know Exactly What Is Registered on Your Property
A Nota Simple gives you a clear and official picture of your property's ownership, encumbrances, and legal status in the Spanish property registry. We request it for you.
What is a Nota Simple?
A Nota Simple (formally Nota Simple Informativa) is an extract from the Spanish Property Registry (Registro de la Propiedad). It provides a snapshot of a property's legal status, including who owns it, whether there are any mortgages or liens registered against it, and its official description and boundaries.
It is one of the most frequently requested documents in Spanish property transactions and an essential tool for any property owner who wants to stay informed about their asset.
Contents
What Does a Nota Simple Show?
Ownership details
Current registered owners, shares, and acquisition dates.
Property description
Official description, location, boundaries, and registered area (m²).
Encumbrances and charges
Mortgages, liens, embargos, or other restrictions.
Legal status
Annotations, pending procedures, or notes that may affect the property.
When Do You Need a Nota Simple?
- Regular ownership check – verify that your property records are up to date and no unexpected charges have been registered.
- Before buying or selling – essential due diligence to confirm clean title.
- Mortgage or refinancing – banks require a recent Nota Simple.
- Inheritance or succession – to verify registered ownership before or after a transfer.
- Tax declarations and compliance – useful reference for property values and ownership percentages.
- Renting out – confirms you are the registered owner and the property is free of restrictions on rental activity.
3 simple steps
How Estity Helps
Provide your property reference
CRU number, cadastral reference, or address.
We request it from the Registro
Digitally, through official channels.
You receive the document
Delivered to your Estity account, ready to view, download, and store.
Why Choose Estity?
Fast digital delivery
No office visits, no queues.
Stored in your document vault
Accessible anytime in Estity.
Accurate and official
Sourced directly from the Registro de la Propiedad.
Ownership clarity
See exactly what is registered on your property.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
A Nota Simple has no formal expiration date, but banks and institutions typically require one that is less than 3 months old for transactions like mortgage applications or property sales.
No. The escritura is the deed of purchase — a legal contract signed before a notary. The Nota Simple is an informational extract from the public property registry showing the current registered status of the property.
Yes. The Nota Simple is a public document. Anyone can request one for any registered property in Spain — it is commonly used for due diligence before purchasing.
Typically within 24–72 hours after the request is submitted to the Registro de la Propiedad.
CRU (Código Registral Único) is a unique identifier assigned to each property in the Spanish property registry. Having the CRU makes requesting a Nota Simple faster and more accurate.
Request Your Nota Simple
Provide your property details and we will request the document for you.
Our solution helps you get better control of your property. From organizing files, renting out your property and declaring related taxes in Spain — all in one seamless platform.