Changes at the British Consulate in Alicante

As from 1st December 2011 you will need to make an appointment if you wish to obtain any official certification from the British Consulate in Alicante  .... however, emergency passport applications will be exempt which will continue to be available 8.30-13.30pm Monday to Friday without the need of a prior appointment.
Among the many services available at the Consulate, this affects any British citizens wishing to get married in Spain, importing a vehicle, taking oaths or affirmations or wanting any official documentation. They are implementing an appointment system  to be able to deliver a more "customer friendly and efficient service" and avoid the sometimes long queues that  can form at the Consulate.  This service will allow customers to book their appointments from the comfort of their own homes at any time of the day and receive immediate confirmation.
At present, appointments can be booked by emailing the British Consulate at Alicante.Consulate@fco.gov.uk with "Notarial appointment request" in the subject line. An on-line appointment system, similar to that at the Centro de Salud will be introduced shortly. For those without access to email you can call the Consulate on 902 109 356.

British Vice Consul Lloyd Milen dealing with an ex-pat.

British Vice Consul, Lloyd Milen said of this new change "This is an important improvement to the way we run notarial work whereby people will be able to book their appointments in advance which should give a more efficient service. This will also enable us to ensure customers have the correct documentation before they make the trip to Alicante"