Importing a Car from Germany to Cistierna: Your Essential Bilingual Sales Contract Template
Bringing a vehicle from Germany to Spain can be a bureaucratic challenge, especially when it comes to the legal paperwork required for registration in your local municipality. To ensure a smooth transition and avoid disputes, you need a legally binding contract that protects both the buyer and the seller. This bilingual (Spanish/English) purchase agreement is designed to be recognized by the Spanish DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico) and local tax authorities, ensuring you have the correct documentation to prove ownership when you arrive in Cistierna.
Instructions on how and where to submit your paperwork in Cistierna
Once you have imported your vehicle and signed the contract, you must initiate the registration process. While the DGT handles the vehicle registration, you will need to settle your local tax obligations. In Cistierna, you should follow these steps:
- Settle the IVTM (Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica): Visit the Cistierna Town Hall (Ayuntamiento) to pay the "Road Tax." You will need the vehicle's technical data sheet to calculate the tax rate based on the vehicle's horsepower (CVF).
- ITV Inspection: Before going to the DGT, you must take your German import to an authorized ITV (Inspección Técnica de Vehículos) station to obtain a Spanish technical inspection card.
- DGT Appointment: Once the local taxes are paid and the ITV is passed, book an appointment at the nearest DGT provincial office (usually in León) to finalize the "Matriculación" (registration).
CONTRATO DE COMPRAVENTA DE VEHÍCULO / VEHICLE PURCHASE AGREEMENT
VENDEDOR / SELLER: [Name], con DNI/Passport [Number], residente en [Address].
COMPRADOR / BUYER: [Name], con DNI/Passport [Number], residente en [Address].
VEHÍCULO / VEHICLE:
Marca / Make: [Brand] | Modelo / Model: [Model]
Matrícula Alemana / German Plate: [Plate Number]
Número de Bastidor / VIN: [VIN Number]
CLÁUSULAS / CLAUSES:
1. El VENDEDOR declara ser el legítimo propietario del vehículo y lo vende libre de cargas o gravámenes. / The SELLER declares to be the legal owner and sells the vehicle free of any liens or encumbrances.
2. El COMPRADOR declara conocer el estado actual del vehículo y lo acepta en las condiciones en que se encuentra. / The BUYER declares to be aware of the current state of the vehicle and accepts it in its current condition.
3. El precio de venta es de [Amount] euros, pagados mediante [Payment Method]. / The sale price is [Amount] euros, paid via [Payment Method].
Firmado en / Signed in [City] a [Date].
Firma Vendedor / Seller Signature: ____________________
Firma Comprador / Buyer Signature: ____________________
Additional documentation required
To successfully register your imported vehicle, the bilingual contract is only the first step. You must gather the following documents to present at the DGT office:
- Original German Registration Documents: Both parts of the "Zulassungsbescheinigung" (Part I and Part II).
- Proof of Identity: Your DNI or Passport.
- Proof of Tax Payment: Receipt of the "Impuesto de Matriculación" (Model 576) paid to the Tax Agency (Agencia Tributaria).
- ITV Card: The "Ficha Técnica" issued after your inspection in Spain.
Expert Tip: Always keep a certified translation of your German purchase contract if requested by the DGT, though this bilingual template is generally sufficient for administrative purposes. Ensure that the VIN (Número de Bastidor) on the contract matches exactly what is engraved on the vehicle chassis. If you are uncertain about the tax calculations, consult with a local "Gestoría" in Cistierna; they can handle the administrative submission on your behalf, saving you significant time and potential errors in the registration process.