Hi Folks

Ive misplaced my actual NIE certificate in a house move - I have the number but not the actual certificate. Im not in the same area where I originally got it so how do I go about getting a replacement certificate. unfortunately I need by the end of the week - should have said Im in the Alicante area

Why do you need it?

If I were you, I would ask at the Ayuntamiento or hire a Gestor.

You won't get one at the town hall, they do the Padron certificates. You need to go to the nearest Policia Nacional office or a foreigner's office if there is one. That's where you go to get one in the first place so they will issue replacement copies.

If you need it in a hurry, as Missile said, use a Gestor.

I lost my credit card sized green paper residencia recently and went to get it replaced. In fact my appointment was this morning. I had to have a denuncia from the Guardia and supply a copy of my Padron, my health card (both sides) and a copy of all the pages of my passport. There´s also a form to fill in and it cost 10,60.I hope it´s a lot easier for you to replace your NIE. Mine has taken over a month.

If you are really a resident here, why not apply for your residency certificate and they will use your existing NIE.