FAQ
Who pays for the boletín (electrical certificate) in Spain: landlord or tenant?
Whoever needs it for their paperwork pays for the boletín: the owner when selling, connecting the supply, renovating or extending the home's installation, and the tenant only when they need it for their own purposes, such as raising the power with the owner's permission. The best approach is to agree it in writing in the contract.
Who usually pays, case by case
The boletín (electrical installation certificate, CIE) certifies the home’s installation, and who pays depends on why it is needed:
| Situation | Who usually pays |
|---|---|
| Selling a flat (apartment) | The owner, if they provide it to ease the sale |
| Connecting the supply in a new home | The owner or the developer, as agreed in the purchase |
| Renovating or extending the installation | Whoever orders the work, normally the owner |
| Renting with a valid boletín | Nobody: no new one is needed |
| Tenant wants more power for their own use | The tenant, with the owner’s authorisation |
| Old installation that needs upgrading for a rental | Agreed between the parties |
The logic behind it
The installation belongs to the owner. So when it has to be upgraded to obtain a boletín, it is reasonable for the owner to pay for that work. On the other hand, if the paperwork responds to a tenant’s need, such as raising the potencia contratada (contracted power) for air conditioning or an EV charger, the person asking normally pays, always with the owner’s permission to touch the installation.
Renting out: what to agree in writing
If you let a flat in Seville, long term or to holiday guests, these points avoid arguments later:
- Whether the home has a boletín and when it was issued.
- Who pays if the distributor asks for a new one when the account holder changes.
- Whether the tenant may request a power increase, and at whose expense.
- Who pays for upgrades if the installation fails the check.
For holiday lets, do not treat the boletín as a requirement of the tourist licence registration. What it does give you is a documented, safe installation for your guests and for your insurer, and it is the document you will need to change the power or the supply contract.
How much it costs
A home boletín costs roughly 70 to 150 euros plus VAT if the installation is in order. Upgrades, if needed, are priced separately after the visit.
We visit, tell you whether anything needs upgrading and give you a fixed price before starting. In Seville, Spain, see electrical certificate (boletín). Estate agents and rental managers have their own service on estate agents.
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Electrical certificate (boletín)
The electrical certificate in Spain, known by everyone as the boletín and officially the CIE (certificado de instalación eléctrica), is the document a registered installer company signs to confirm that your installation meets the regulations. You need it to connect the electricity, increase your power or change the account holder with an old installation. We inspect, certify and register it with the Junta de Andalucía in Seville.
New electricity connection
We manage your new electricity connection in Seville, Spain from start to finish: the boletín (electrical installation certificate) for the connection, the application to the distributor, energising the supply and, if needed, a new service connection. Whether you are moving into a new home or bringing back a supply that was cut off, we handle the paperwork and the coordination with e-distribución.
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