How to Import a Car from Germany to Grañén: Downloadable Bilingual Sales Contract

Importing a vehicle from Germany to Spain can be a daunting bureaucratic challenge, especially when navigating the paperwork required for registration in local municipalities like Grañén. A critical step in this process is ensuring your purchase agreement is legally binding and clear to both the German seller and the Spanish authorities (DGT). This bilingual sales contract is designed to bridge the language gap and satisfy the requirements for vehicle registration and tax payments in Spain.

Instructions on how and where to submit it in Grañén

Once you have purchased the vehicle and signed this contract, you must complete the registration process. In the area of Grañén (Huesca), you should follow these steps:

• DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico): You must present the original documentation and a copy of the contract at the Provincial Traffic Headquarters in Huesca.
• Sum/Tax Office: You will need to pay the "Impuesto de Transmisiones Patrimoniales" (ITP) at the local tax office corresponding to the Aragon regional government.
• Ayuntamiento: Once the vehicle is registered, you must go to the Grañén Town Hall to pay the "Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica" (IVTM), also known as the road tax.
• Technical Inspection: Before final registration, ensure you pass the ITV (Inspección Técnica de Vehículos) to obtain the Spanish technical card.

CONTRATO DE COMPRAVENTA DE VEHÍCULO / VEHICLE SALES CONTRACT

VENDEDOR / SELLER: [Name], con DNI/Pasaporte [ID Number], con domicilio en [Address].
COMPRADOR / BUYER: [Name], con DNI/Pasaporte [ID Number], con domicilio en [Address].

DATOS DEL VEHÍCULO / VEHICLE DETAILS:
Marca/Make: [Brand] | Modelo/Model: [Model]
Matrícula/License Plate: [Plate] | Bastidor/VIN: [VIN]
Kilometraje/Mileage: [KM]

CLÁUSULAS / CLAUSES:
1. El VENDEDOR declara que el vehículo está libre de cargas y gravámenes. / The SELLER declares the vehicle is free of charges and encumbrances.
2. El COMPRADOR adquiere el vehículo en el estado en que se encuentra. / The BUYER acquires the vehicle in its current state.
3. El precio acordado es de [Amount] euros. / The agreed price is [Amount] euros.

Firma del VENDEDOR / SELLER Signature: _______________
Firma del COMPRADOR / BUYER Signature: _______________
Fecha/Date: [Date] en [Location]

Additional documentation required

To finalize the import process successfully, the contract alone is not enough. You must also provide the following documentation to the authorities:

• Original German Registration Documents: Both parts of the "Zulassungsbescheinigung" (Part I and Part II).
• Certificate of Conformity (COC): Essential to prove the vehicle meets European safety and emissions standards.
• Proof of Identity: Your DNI or NIE.
• Invoice or Contract: The bilingual template provided above, signed by both parties.
• Translation: While the bilingual contract is helpful, keep in mind that the DGT may occasionally request an official sworn translation (traducción jurada) of the original German registration documents.

Expert Tip: Before finalizing the purchase in Germany, always check the vehicle's history via the VIN to ensure there are no outstanding liens. Furthermore, when you arrive in Grañén, ensure your insurance policy is active immediately upon registration, as Spanish law requires a valid insurance policy to complete the "Impuesto de Circulación" at the town hall. Always keep a digital scan of all signed documents in a secure cloud folder for easy access during your visits to the Huesca traffic office.