Spain

As of 2025, Spain's identity verification system covers over 47 million Spanish citizens and registered foreign residents, providing comprehensive validation through the national identity infrastructure managed by the Dirección General de la Policía and civil registry authorities.

Verification Overview

Spain verification through Goverlink™ provides real-time authentication against multiple Spanish government databases. The system leverages Spain's centralized identity infrastructure to deliver accurate verification for both Spanish citizens and foreign residents.

Supported Verification Types:

Verification Type	Data Verified	Coverage	Real-time
DNI Verification	✓	Spanish Citizens	✓
NIE Verification	✓	Foreign Residents	✓
Passport Verification	✓	National	✓
Civil Registry Cross-check	✓	National	✓

Processing Time: Typically 3-7 seconds for all verification types

Spain Identity System

Spain operates a comprehensive identity system with different documents for citizens and foreign residents. The DNI serves as the primary identity document for Spanish citizens, while the NIE is used for foreign residents. Both systems are integrated with civil registry and other government databases.

Key Components:

DNI (Documento Nacional de Identidad) for Spanish citizens
NIE (Número de Identidad de Extranjero) for foreign residents
Spanish passports managed by Ministry of Interior
Civil registry integration (Registro Civil)
Social Security system coordination
Electronic DNI (DNIe) with digital certificate capabilities

Coverage: Available to all Spanish citizens and legal residents with valid DNI or NIE

Verification Methods

DNI Verification

Validates Spanish national identity documents through the Ministry of Interior's DNI database, providing comprehensive citizen identity verification.

Verified Data Points:

DNI number validity and format (8 digits + control letter)
Full name verification (nombre y apellidos)
Date of birth confirmation
Place of birth information
Nationality confirmation (Spanish)
Document issue and expiry dates
Civil registry cross-reference

DNI Features:

Electronic DNI (DNIe) with digital certificates
Biometric security features
EU-compliant travel document
Digital signature capabilities
Government service access authorization
Complete lifecycle tracking

Requirements: Valid DNI number and corresponding personal information

NIE Verification

Verifies foreign resident identification numbers through Spain's immigration and foreign resident database systems.

Verified Information:

NIE number validity and format (X/Y/Z + 7 digits + control letter)
Full name matching
Date of birth verification
Nationality confirmation
Residence status validation
Document validity periods
Immigration status tracking

NIE Categories:

Temporary residence permits
Permanent residence documentation
EU citizen registration
Work authorization validation
Student visa confirmation
Family reunification status

Requirements: Valid NIE number and corresponding demographic information

Passport Verification

Validates Spanish passports through the Ministry of Interior's passport database, providing travel document authentication.

Verified Data Points:

Spanish passport number validity
Full name verification with civil registry
Date of birth confirmation
Place of birth validation
Nationality verification (Spanish)
Document issue and expiry dates
Passport status (active, expired, reported lost/stolen)

Passport Features:

Biometric passport capabilities
ICAO international standards compliance
EU passport benefits
Schengen area travel authorization
Digital security features
Replacement and renewal tracking

Requirements: Valid Spanish passport number and personal information

Civil Registry Cross-check

Comprehensive verification against Spain's civil registry (Registro Civil), providing enhanced validation through official birth, marriage, and family records.

Registry Sources:

Birth certificate records (Certificado de Nacimiento)
Marriage and divorce documentation
Death certificate records
Family relationship information
Nationality acquisition records
Legal name change documentation

Verification Elements:

Identity consistency across life events
Family relationship validation
Civil status confirmation
Legal document authenticity
Registry record completeness
Historical data validation

Applications:

Family relationship verification
Inheritance and succession proceedings
Nationality verification
Legal documentation validation

Data Verification Details

Mandatory Data Points

All Spain verifications require specific data points depending on the verification type:

Data Point	DNI	NIE	Passport	Registry	Format
Document Number	✓	✓	✓	✓	DNI: 8digits+letter, NIE: Letter+7digits+letter
Full Name	✓	✓	✓	✓	Nombre + Apellidos
Date of Birth	✓	✓	✓	✓	DD/MM/YYYY
Place of Birth	Optional	Optional	✓	✓	City, Province, Country
Nationality	✓	✓	✓	Optional	Country name

Additional Verifiable Information

Through DNI Verification:

Complete Spanish citizenship documentation
Electronic certificate status and validity
Digital signature authorization
Government service access rights
Electoral registration status
Tax identification coordination

Through NIE Verification:

Immigration status and history
Work and residence authorization
EU citizen rights and status
Family reunification documentation
Student status and authorization
Visa category and restrictions

Through Passport Verification:

International travel authorization
Visa and entry stamp records
Emergency contact information
Consular service registration
Travel document replacement history

Through Civil Registry:

Complete family tree information
Marriage and partnership records
Legal adoption documentation
Nationality acquisition history
Professional title registration

Government System Integration

About Spanish Identity Infrastructure

Spain's identity verification system is managed by multiple government entities working in coordination, primarily the Ministry of Interior (Ministerio del Interior) through the Dirección General de la Policía, and the Ministry of Justice through civil registry services.

Key Authorities:

Ministry of Interior - DNI, NIE, and passport management
Dirección General de la Policía - Identity document issuance and verification
Ministry of Justice - Civil registry and legal documentation
Registro Civil - Birth, marriage, death, and family records
Immigration Office - Foreign resident documentation

Integration Capabilities

Multi-Database Access:

DNI national database connectivity
NIE foreign resident system integration
Passport and travel document databases
Civil registry record access
Cross-system validation capabilities

Real-time Government Connectivity:

Direct access to Ministry of Interior systems
Civil registry database integration
Secure government-grade communication
Immediate response processing nationwide

Service Reliability:

99.2% average uptime across government systems
Automatic retry mechanisms
Redundant infrastructure architecture
Real-time monitoring and alerting