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Large family certificate (Catalonia)

Título de familia numerosa (Cataluña)

Barcelona versionOnly applies in Catalonia

In other cities: Madrid · Valencia

Where to ask

Generalitat line 012: Monday to Friday except holidays, 8:00–22:00; free call. It can also be used to book an appointment and check the status.

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Truca al 012 De dilluns a divendres no festius, de 8 h a 22 h. Trucada gratuïta.

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What it is

In Catalonia, the large family certificate officially recognises a family as large and gives access to advantages and benefits; each member has a personal card valid throughout Spain, which since 1 March 2025 is digital, on the phone (La meva Cartera). Among others, one or two parents, foster carers or guardians with three or more dependent children, shared or not, can apply; in some cases two children are enough (for example, if a parent has a disability of 65 % or more). All members giving entitlement must live legally in Spain, and children must be under 21 (up to 25 if studying). It can be requested at any time, online or in person, and is free; you provide the DNI or NIE of all members (non-EU minors must have an NIE from age 1) and the family book or birth certificates, among other things. In person, with all documents, it can be obtained on the spot; online, the answer comes in 30 to 40 days. For foreign nationals, the certificate is valid for as long as the residence permit, and in general it is renewed every two years.

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El títol de família nombrosa és el document oficial que reconeix la teva família com a nombrosa i que dona accés a avantatges i beneficis.

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Where it applies
Catalonia

Official information

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Go to the official website: Large family certificate (Generalitat)

When

At any time, when you have three or more dependent children (shared or not) or another family composition listed in the requirements. All members who give entitlement must reside legally in Spain.

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Tots els membres de la família que donen dret al títol han de residir legalment a Espanya.

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Steps

  1. Step 1: Gather the documents

    DNI or NIE of everyone (children under 14 without DNI/NIE, with the health card; non-EU children must have an NIE from age 1) and the family book or full birth certificate of each child.

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    Els menors no comunitaris han de tenir NIE a partir de l’edat d’1 any.

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  2. Step 2: Apply for the certificate

    Online with a digital certificate or idCAT Mòbil (recommended). Or at a Citizen Service Office: book online or on 012 and bring the application and the children's annexes completed and signed; it takes 30 to 45 minutes.

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    En una oficina d’atenció ciutadana, aquest tràmit dura entre 30 i 45 minuts.

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  3. Step 3: Receive the decision and cards

    In person, with all the documents, you can get recognition on the spot. Online, 30 to 40 days later you receive an email or SMS. Cards are downloaded in La meva Cartera. With no reply within 6 months, it is deemed accepted.

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    Si portes tots els documents que fan falta, pots obtenir el reconeixement de família nombrosa al moment.

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  4. Step 4: Renew and report changes

    For foreign nationals, the certificate is valid for as long as the residence permit; in general it is renewed every two years. Any change affecting entitlement must be reported within 3 months.

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    Per a persones estrangeres, la validesa és la mateixa que la del permís de residència.

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Documents

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🖨 Printable bilingual document card (you can show it at the counter)

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Fees

The procedure is free.

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Aquest tràmit és gratuït.

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FAQ

Up to what age do children count?

Under 21; up to 25 if studying; no limit with a disability of at least 33 %. Those aged 21–25 with annual income up to €8,400 count as dependent.

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No hi ha límit d’edat si tenen reconeguda una discapacitat igual o superior al 33%.

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