Fill and sign SEPE prestación contributiva online
Applies for contributory unemployment benefit.
SEPE prestación contributiva at a glance
- Official name
- Solicitud de prestación contributiva por desempleo (alta inicial o reanudación)
- Issued by
- Servicio Público de Empleo Estatal (SEPE)
- Country
- Spain
- Category
- Benefits and family
- Language
- Spanish
- Who uses it
- Workers in Spain who have lost their job, or had their hours cut, and have enough contributions for the contributory unemployment benefit.
- Signature
Check with the recipient
Not stated for the paper form. Online applications through the SEPE electronic office are signed in the service with DNIe, a digital certificate or Cl@ve.
This SEPE form applies for the prestación contributiva por desempleo (contributory unemployment benefit), either for the first time (alta inicial) or to resume a benefit you already had (reanudación). Open the official form from sepe.es in BunnyDoc's free Sign PDF tool straight from this page, type into its fillable fields, add your signature and date, and download it. Everything happens in your browser, so the file never leaves your device.
How to fill in and sign SEPE prestación contributiva
Choose online or paper
With DNIe, a digital certificate or Cl@ve you can apply in the SEPE electronic office and sign there. Use this form if you are filing on paper.
Tick initial claim or resumption
Mark whether this is a first claim (alta inicial) or a resumption (reanudación) of a benefit you had before.
Fill in your details
Complete the personal, contact and bank details the form asks for, and the sections about your last job.
Sign and date
Sign the declaration and date it.
File within 15 days
Submit it with your documents. Real Decreto 625/1985 sets a 15-day window from the date you became legally unemployed. Applying late shortens the benefit by the days lost.
What you need before you start
- Your DNI or NIE.
- Your bank account details.
- The documents showing you are legally unemployed, such as the dismissal letter or end of contract.
- The form from sepe.es.
Signing online
The SEPE's user manual says that online you identify yourself with DNIe, a digital certificate or Cl@ve, confirm the application, and sign it with your Cl@ve password and a one-time code sent to your mobile. You can then download the application and receipt as PDFs.
SEPE prestación contributiva: frequently asked questions
How long do I have to apply for unemployment benefit in Spain?
15 days from the date you became legally unemployed, under Real Decreto 625/1985. Applying late reduces the benefit by the days lost.
Can I apply for the paro online?
Yes, in the SEPE electronic office with DNIe, a digital certificate or Cl@ve.
Can I sign the paper form electronically?
The SEPE does not say. Online, the application is signed inside the SEPE service.
Is BunnyDoc connected to the SEPE?
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