Proof of ownership

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Proof of ownership is checking that whoever asks for a door to be opened or a lock to be changed has the right to enter that property.

A reputable locksmith does not open a home, business premises or a garage just because someone says it is theirs. Before any opening, that right is checked. We explain how it is proved in your case when you get in touch with us.

Sometimes it feels like a tiresome formality, especially when you are stuck outside in the early hours. But think about the other side of it: the same care we take with you, we take with anyone who claims to be the owner of your home. It is a guarantee for you.

In Torrevieja there are many second homes whose owners live outside Spain. If that is your case, it is a good idea to keep the documents for the property to hand in digital form as well. More information on our door opening page.

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What documents do I need for you to open my home?

Before opening we check that you have the right to enter that home. We explain how to prove it when you call, depending on your case. Read the full answer

Can I ask for a door opening if I am a tenant?

Yes. If you rent, that is your home and you can ask for a door opening. We check your right to enter and explain how to prove it when you call. Read the full answer

Do you open the door if the owner is not present?

Yes, if the person at the door has the right to enter and can prove it. We explain how when you call. Read the full answer

Can I authorise someone else to meet the locksmith?

Yes. You can authorise a relative, a neighbour or a management company. Before opening we check that the authorisation is genuine; we explain how when you call. Read the full answer

Why does the locksmith ask for ID and proof of address?

To check that the person asking for the door to be opened has the right to enter. It is what stops a stranger opening your home just by saying it is theirs. Read the full answer

What happens if my documents are inside the house?

There is a solution and it is very common. When you call, we explain how your right to enter is checked in that case. Read the full answer

Can the home of a relative who has died be opened?

Yes, when the person asking has the right to do so, for example as an heir or on behalf of the heirs. We explain what is needed when you call, depending on the case. Read the full answer

Do you open the door to the owner’s partner or former partner?

We open to whoever has the right to enter that home, whether or not they are named on the contract. If there is a separation or a dispute and that right is unclear, we do not open. Read the full answer

How do I prove the house is mine if I am a foreign national?

Just like any other owner: your right to enter is checked, even if your documents are from another country or in another language. We explain how when you call. Read the full answer

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