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Getting a DNI for the first time (Murcia)

First issue of the DNI (Spanish ID card), for example for a baby, a minor or someone who has just obtained Spanish nationality.

Who: People with Spanish nationality who have never had a DNI; minors go accompanied by whoever holds parental authority or guardianship.

Our English summary of the official information, which is in Spanish (official name: Sacar el DNI por primera vez).

Checked against the official pages on 11 October 2026.

Our English translation; the official pages and forms are in Spanish.

Cost
Fee: 12,00 €. Free for large families and for children under 14 in households applying for the ingreso mínimo vital (minimum living income).

What you need

  • Full birth certificate (certificación literal de nacimiento) issued for the DNI, less than six months old
  • A recent colour photograph, 32 x 26 mm, with a white background
  • Padrón certificate or volante (proof of registration) less than three months old
  • If a minor: identity document of the accompanying parent or guardian
  • If you are naturalised and hold a TIE or EU certificate: your NIE

Step by step, in person

  1. 1Request the full birth certificate for the DNI from the Registro Civil (Civil Registry).
  2. 2Request the volante de empadronamiento (proof of registration) from the City Council.
  3. 3Book an appointment on citapreviadnie.es and pay the fee online or at the office.
  4. 4Go in person (a minor with their parent or guardian) to the issuing office.
Book an appointment

Where

  • DNI issuing office Murcia-1 (Isaac Albéniz)

    Calle Isaac Albéniz, 6, bajo, Murcia

  • DNI issuing office Murcia-2 (Ceballos)

    Plaza Ceballos, 13, Murcia

  • DNI issuing office Murcia-El Carmen

    Plaza de la Industria, 1, Murcia

The full birth certificate must state that it is issued only to obtain the DNI; you can request it on the Ministry of Justice's online office.

Official sources

This guide summarises these official pages (in Spanish; the page titles are theirs). Amounts and deadlines are those they publish; if they change, the official page prevails.

Frequently asked questions

What documents do I need for “Getting a DNI for the first time”?

According to the official information: Full birth certificate (certificación literal de nacimiento) issued for the DNI, less than six months old; A recent colour photograph, 32 x 26 mm, with a white background; Padrón certificate or volante (proof of registration) less than three months old; If a minor: identity document of the accompanying parent or guardian and If you are naturalised and hold a TIE or EU certificate: your NIE.

How much does “Getting a DNI for the first time” cost?

According to the official page: Fee: 12,00 €. Free for large families and for children under 14 in households applying for the ingreso mínimo vital (minimum living income).

Where is it done?

It is done in person; it is handled by Policía Nacional (National Police). In person: DNI issuing office Murcia-1 (Isaac Albéniz) (Calle Isaac Albéniz, 6, bajo, Murcia); DNI issuing office Murcia-2 (Ceballos) (Plaza Ceballos, 13, Murcia); DNI issuing office Murcia-El Carmen (Plaza de la Industria, 1, Murcia).

Do I need an appointment?

Yes, for in-person service: book it on the official appointment website.

Who can do it?

According to the official information: People with Spanish nationality who have never had a DNI; minors go accompanied by whoever holds parental authority or guardianship.

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