Registration in the Electoral Register is compulsory. Without prejudice to Section 85, and in addition to name and surnames, the only necessary data for identification of electors at the moment of the poll, it shall include among the other registration particulars the number of the National Identity Card (Documento Nacional de Identidad).
City councils shall proceed ex officio to registration of persons residing within their boundaries.
Consulates with diplomatic status and consular divisions of Diplomatic Representations shall proceed ex officio to the registration of Spanish nationals residing in their respective area of jurisdiction in the manner provided for by the law.
3. AS AMENDED BY SECT. 3 OF INSTITUTIONAL ACT 3/1995, OF MARCH 23
