Last year, more than 4,100 couples visited number 34 Madrazo Street, in the capital’s Paysage de la Luz district, to sign documents proving their common-law relationship. 10% of all recordings made by employees of this office of Community of Madrid These are people of the same sex.
This alternative to marriage has become an attractive option for many people in recent years, particularly among couples aged 31 to 45. Of the 2,466 completed through August 31, about half fall within this range. This is a percentage that, as ABC has learned, doubles those who decided to take this step between the ages of 18 and 30 and between the ages of 46 and 65.
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However, at the Registration Office of De facto Unions (RUHE), it is not only the joy felt in the atmosphere, which is reflected in the sofa of these facilities arranged so that lovers can take a souvenir photo. Another service offered by this public office is de facto cancellation.
In 2023, 1,479 examples were produced, 21% more than the previous year. Between January 1 and August 31 of this year there have already been 998. Regarding the issuance of certificates (positive and negative), the number remained around 4,500 in 2023, data similar to those presented in previous years previous ones.
In addition to registrations and cancellations, individuals also come to this renovated office located in a privileged location to carry out other administrative procedures such as general information or a request for a marginal note. So, last year, the RUHE received around 16,000 registrations electronically.
