The Change of Vehicle Ownership process must be completed whenever any motor vehicle is bought or sold. This is the legal process by which the buyer formally notifies the Traffic Authority about the new individual who owns the vehicle.
You'll need the Permiso de Circulación (car registration certificate), an up-to-date ITV (Inspección Técnica de VehÃculos) certificate, and proof of ownership. Keeping everything organized and ready will make the sale quick and convenient.
Documentation Original ID document (DOI). Vehicle registration certificate. Document supporting the transfer (contract of sale) Documentation accrediting the identity of the person requesting the service. Spanish driver's licence. Photocopy of the ID document of the seller. Electoral register certificate.
Register your car in Spain: the step-by-step plan Step 1 Technical Control (ITV) ... Step 2 Car registration at the Tax Agency. Step 3 Payment of road tax. Step 4 Registration at the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) ... Step 5 Request and create registration. Step 6 Deregister your car in your previous country of origin.
Required Paperwork to Buy a Car in Spain Proof of identity (passport) NIE number. TIE card. Proof of address in Spain (Certificado de Empadronamiento (Padrón)
An original application, which is provided both in the breaker´s yard or scrapyard as well as in the Traffic Department. Individuals: an official document proving your identity and address (DNI, Spanish driving license, residence card, passport plus NIE – Foreigner Identification Number).
Is there a tax for selling a car in Spain? The buyer typically pays the Property Transfer Tax (Impuesto de Transmisiones Patrimoniales) during ownership transfer. Bilado can offer guidance to ensure this step is completed properly.