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Applying for a dropped kerb (vado) in Murcia

Municipal permit for vehicles to enter and leave a garage or premises across the pavement. It can be permanent (24 hours) or temporary (Monday to Saturday working days, 8 to 20 h).

Who: Owners, tenants (with the owner's consent), homeowners' associations or holders of commercial premises.

Our English summary of the official information, which is in Spanish (official name: Pedir un vado en Murcia).

Checked against the official pages on 11 October 2026.

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

Cost
Fee set by the Ordenanza Fiscal (tax bylaw), paid by self-assessment before getting the permit
Time limit
Three months to resolve; no reply means it is refused

Dropped kerb / garage entrance permit (vado)

We prepare the official PDF with your details; you check it, sign it and file it.

What you need

  • Vado permit application
  • 1:100 scale plan showing the area for vehicles and its usable surface
  • Photographs of the door and the state of the pavement
  • AMT certificate showing you are up to date with payments
  • If it is for commercial premises: the activity licence

Step by step, online

  1. 1Open the vado procedure page on the Sede Electrónica (online office) with an electronic certificate
  2. 2Attach the documents and submit the application
  3. 3Pay the fee by self-assessment before receiving the permit

Step by step, in person

  1. 1Download and fill in the application
  2. 2Submit the documents at a municipal Information and Registry Office
  3. 3Pay the fee's payment letter
VADO: permit applicationBook an appointmentor call 010 / 968 22 95 49

Where

  • Municipal Information and Registry Office (Casa Consistorial, City Hall)

    Glorieta de España, 1, 30004 Murcia

    010

  • Municipal Information and Registry Office, Abenarabi

    Avenida Abenarabi, 1, Murcia

    010

  • Municipal Information and Registry Office, Plaza Europa

    010

Before applying, check that the Plan General (land-use plan) allows vados in the area of your property.

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 “Applying for a dropped kerb (vado) in Murcia”?

According to the official information: Vado permit application; 1:100 scale plan showing the area for vehicles and its usable surface; Photographs of the door and the state of the pavement; AMT certificate showing you are up to date with payments and If it is for commercial premises: the activity licence.

How much does “Applying for a dropped kerb (vado) in Murcia” cost?

According to the official page: Fee set by the Ordenanza Fiscal (tax bylaw), paid by self-assessment before getting the permit.

Where is it done?

It is done online or in person; it is handled by Murcia City Council (Ayuntamiento de Murcia). Online, on its official website or e-office. In person: Municipal Information and Registry Office (Casa Consistorial, City Hall) (Glorieta de España, 1, 30004 Murcia); Municipal Information and Registry Office, Abenarabi (Avenida Abenarabi, 1, Murcia); Municipal Information and Registry Office, Plaza Europa.

Do I need an appointment?

Yes, for in-person service: book it on the official appointment website or by calling 010 / 968 22 95 49.

How long does it take?

According to the official page: Three months to resolve; no reply means it is refused.

Who can do it?

According to the official information: Owners, tenants (with the owner's consent), homeowners' associations or holders of commercial premises.

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