National ID number — SPCLEP · Romania

Direct answer

Everything — a job, a bank account, a doctor, a rental — needs the national identification number, so it is the first appointment after arriving. In Romania you get it from SPCLEP — Serviciul Public Comunitar Local de Evidență a Persoanelor (depabd.mai.gov.ro) when you register your address or, for non-residents, from ANAF — contestație / eșalonare (031 403 91 60). Bring your passport or ID card, proof of address (a rental contract or a host's declaration) and, for non-EU citizens, the residence permit or visa from Inspectoratul General pentru Imigrări (IGI) (021 410 75 13). Appointments fill up: book before you arrive if the portal allows.

Call firstSPCLEP — Serviciul Public Comunitar Local de Evidență a Persoanelor

Report toANAF — contestație / eșalonare

If that failsInspectoratul General pentru Imigrări (IGI)

🗣️ What to say

"I moved to Romania on [date] and live at [address]. I would like to register and obtain my [national number / tax number / social-security number]. I have [passport/ID, rental contract / host declaration, permit]. Which documents do you need and can I book an appointment?"

🪜 Step by step

Book the registrationAt SPCLEP — Serviciul Public Comunitar Local de Evidență a Persoanelor: address registration and the number usually come together. Online booking where it exists; otherwise early morning in person.
DocumentsPassport or ID, proof of address, birth certificate (sometimes with apostille), marriage certificate if relevant, permit or visa for non-EU citizens.
Non-resident number: ANAF — contestație / eșalonareFor work or tax before you have an address — the tax office issues a provisional or non-resident number.
Non-EU: Inspectoratul General pentru Imigrări (IGI) firstThe residence permit or the registration certificate may be a precondition; check the order for your case.
Then everything elseBank, health insurance, employer, GP — all take the number. Keep the letter with it safe.

📇 All contacts

SPCLEP — Serviciul Public Comunitar Local de Evidență a PersoanelorResidence, personal code, ID cards, certificatesWithin 15 days of moving🔗 depabd.mai.gov.ro

ANAF — contestație / eșalonareAdministrative objection, instalment planWithin 45 days of notification📞 031 403 91 60 🔗 www.anaf.ro

Inspectoratul General pentru Imigrări (IGI)Residence permits, citizenship (ANC)For residence and citizenship📞 021 410 75 13 🔗 igi.mai.gov.ro

Primăria — Poliția Locală / registraturăNuisances, roads, waste, registration, lost propertyFor anything the municipality handles🔗 www.primariile.ro

❓ Frequently asked

I have a job offer but no address yet

Ask the employer for a hosting letter or use the non-resident route at ANAF — contestație / eșalonare; the number can be converted when you register an address.

How long does it take?

Same day in some countries, weeks in others. The appointment is the bottleneck, not the processing.

EU citizen — do I need to register at all?

Yes, after three months in most countries (sooner in some), and for the number you need it anyway.

📎 Sources

Last checked: 2026-09-26

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