How to Apply for the Rental Registration Number (NRA) in the Balearic Islands: A Clear Guide for Property Owners

The new national rental regulation requires that properties offered for short-term and mid-term rentals obtain a Rental Registration Number (NRA).In the Balearic Islands, this number is obtained through the Land Registry (Registro de la Propiedad), either online via the Registrars’ Electronic Office or in person.

Below is a clear, step-by-step guide adapted to the official procedure established by the Spanish College of Registrars.

🔹 What Is the Rental Registration Number (NRA)?

The NRA is a unique identifier required to advertise dwellings intended for temporary rental. Its purpose is to:

• Increase transparency in the rental market

• Facilitate administrative oversight

• Prevent irregular or disguised tourist activity

• Centralise management through the Land Registry

  
  

According to the official guidance from the College of Registrars, the NRA is always processed through the Land Registry.

🔹 Steps to Request the NRA in the Balearic Islands

1️⃣ Online Application (recommended)

This is the fastest and most commonly used method.

Steps:

1. Go to 👉 https://sede.registradores.org

2. Log in with:

   • Digital certificate

   • Electronic DNI

   • Cl@ve

3. Navigate to:Online Filing → Property → Assignment of Rental Registration Number

4. Complete the official NRA form:

   • Owner details

   • Land Registry of reference

   • CRU (Unique Registry Code)

   • Full address

   • Cadastral reference

   • Information about each rental unit

5. Download the completed form.

6. Go to Online Filing → New submission.

7. Submit it as a Private Document → NRA Assignment.

8. Sign using Autofirma and send the application.

9. You will receive a provisional NRA, valid for listing the property online.

   
   

2️⃣ In-person Application at the Land Registry

The official manual also allows filing the NRA application in person, which is ideal for:

• Owners without digital certificates

• Elderly owners needing assistance

• Power-of-attorney or delegated submissions

  
  

Where to file it?

At the Land Registry office where the property is registered.

What to bring?

• Completed NRA form (or request it at the office)

• ID (DNI/NIE/Passport)

• Proof of ownership (title deed or nota simple)

• Any additional documents requested by the registry

Registry staff will:

• Review your documents

• Register the application

• Provide a receipt

• Process the NRA officially

  
  

🔹 After Submitting the Application

Once submitted, you will receive:

• A filing receipt

• A provisional NRA, which allows immediate publication of the listing

The definitive registration is issued after administrative verification.

The NRA must then be included in:

• Online property listings

• Rental contracts

• Any documentation given to the tenant

  
  

🔹 Obligations After Obtaining the NRA

You must update your NRA record if:

• The use of the property changes

• Rental frequency increases

• Renovations alter the property characteristics

• The Land Registry requires a revision

  
  

🔹 Penalties for Not Obtaining the NRA

Failing to register when required may result in:

• Significant fines

• Removal of advertising from rental platforms

• Suspension of rental activity

• Administrative inspections

  
  

🔹 Conclusion

Applying for the NRA is essential for legally advertising a temporary rental property in the Balearic Islands.

The process is straightforward, and can be done:

• Online, quickly and efficiently

• In person, if you prefer direct assistance

🔹 Short-Term Rental Deposit: When to Submit and the Cost

In addition to obtaining the Rental Registration Number (NRA/NRUA), property owners who rent out short-term accommodations are required to submit an annual short-term rental deposit to the Property Registry.

This procedure consists of an informative declaration of the previous year’s rental activity, detailing, among other data, the NRUA, the purpose of the rental, the number of occupants, and the dates of each stay. The submission must be made once a year during February (for rentals from the previous year) and is processed through the official N2 application available on the Electronic Headquarters of the College of Registrars, preferably online with a digital certificate, although it can also be submitted in person by generating the form from the same application.

The official fee for the procedure is €27.05 (excluding taxes) per NRUA declared, which is paid directly to the Property Registry, with no need to subscribe or pay any additional service fee to the College of Registrars, as registration on the platform is free.

Failing to submit this deposit within the established deadline may result in the revocation of the NRUA and the inability to continue listing the property on rental platforms until the situation is regularized.

As a real estate advisor in Pollença, I help property owners ensure their NRA is correctly filed and that their rental complies with all legal requirements.