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A contract or grant may require evidence that Spanish Social Security payments are up to date. Identify the correct document and investigate a negative result systematically.
Social Security evidence, not a tax certificate
The certificado de estar al corriente con la Seguridad Social concerns obligations to Social Security. A positive Hacienda certificate does not replace it. Obtain the full requirement: does the recipient want a general certificate or one for a specified purpose?
Distinguish the certificate from a debt report
Alongside the compliance result, the service may provide reports about recorded debts. A report explains amounts or individual debt documents; it is not equivalent to a positive clearance certificate. File the documents separately and read their headings carefully.
Prepare the application correctly
Have identification details and the intended use ready. Check the access route for individuals or companies and the authority required for representation. TGSS lists purpose-specific certificates, including those for grants and public contracts. Download the complete PDF. Issue may be immediate or follow later processing.
If an outstanding debt appears
Compare its period, reference and amount with contribution statements and payment records. Check that the payment matches the same person, period and demand. Document any transfer already made so it can be traced. Where deferral or instalments are involved, check their specific effect on compliance status; merely applying does not mean approval.
Check before sharing
Are the name, identification number, purpose and date correct? Is the result clear? Authenticity can be checked using the verification route stated in the document. Ask the recipient how recent it must be. Keep the original, application and follow-up correspondence together so later retrieval is not confused with a new application.
Official sources and next steps
Related assistance: Administrative services in Spain.
Related next steps: Social Security debts: TGSS instalments in Spain · Spanish tax debts: deferral and instalments.
Prepare your enquiry
Tell us the purpose, the individual or company concerned and any deadline. For a negative result, start with the period and type of debt listed; personal evidence can be provided through an agreed channel when needed.
Request assistance in EnglishUpdated: 23 October 2026. General guidance. Your circumstances and the current requirements of the competent authority are decisive.