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How to Import a Car from Germany to Monforte de Lemos: Essential Bilingual Purchase Contract Template

Importing a vehicle from Germany to Spain involves navigating complex bureaucracy. Whether you are moving to Monforte de Lemos or bringing a vehicle for personal use, having a legally sound, bilingual purchase contract is the most critical step to ensure your registration process at the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico) goes smoothly. This template is designed to protect both the buyer and the seller by clearly stating the vehicle's condition, price, and legal status in both Spanish and English.

Instructions for Submission in Monforte de Lemos

Once you have purchased the vehicle and signed the contract, you must initiate the registration process in Spain. Since Monforte de Lemos is in the province of Lugo, you will primarily interact with the DGT offices in Lugo city.

Step 1: Ensure the contract is signed by both parties. Even if it is bilingual, the Spanish version acts as the legal basis for the Spanish authorities.
Step 2: Pay the "Impuesto de Matriculación" (Registration Tax) via the AEAT (Tax Agency) website using form 576.
Step 3: Pay the "Impuesto de Transmisiones Patrimoniales" (ITP) at the Xunta de Galicia's tax office. You can usually manage this via their electronic portal.
Step 4: Request an appointment at the DGT office in Lugo (or process it online via the DGT "Sede Electrónica" if you have a digital certificate) to obtain your Spanish license plates.
Step 5: Ensure the vehicle passes an ITV (Inspección Técnica de Vehículos) station. There is a local ITV station in Monforte de Lemos where you can take the car for its "ficha técnica" validation.

📄 Modelo Oficial / Official Template

Plantilla / Template

BILINGUAL PURCHASE CONTRACT / CONTRATO DE COMPRAVENTA

SELLER / VENDEDOR: [Name/Nombre], ID/DNI/Passport: [Number/Número], Address/Dirección: [Address/Dirección].
BUYER / COMPRADOR: [Name/Nombre], ID/DNI/NIE: [Number/Número], Address/Dirección: [Address/Dirección].

VEHICLE DETAILS / DATOS DEL VEHÍCULO:
Make/Marca: [Brand] | Model/Modelo: [Model] | VIN/Bastidor: [VIN] | Plate/Matrícula: [Plate].

TERMS / TÉRMINOS:
The Seller transfers the vehicle in its current state to the Buyer for the price of [Amount] Euros. / El Vendedor transmite el vehículo en el estado en que se encuentra al Comprador por el precio de [Cantidad] Euros.
The Buyer declares to have inspected the vehicle and accepts the current condition. / El Comprador declara haber inspeccionado el vehículo y acepta su estado actual.

Signed in [City], on [Date]. / Firmado en [Ciudad], a [Fecha].

[Signature Seller / Firma Vendedor] [Signature Buyer / Firma Comprador]

Additional Documentation Required

To finalize the registration of your imported car in Monforte de Lemos, the bilingual contract is not enough on its own. You must also provide:

Original German Registration Documents: The "Teil I" and "Teil II" (Zulassungsbescheinigung).
COC (Certificate of Conformity): Essential for the ITV station to verify the vehicle meets EU standards.
Proof of Identity: Your DNI or NIE (Foreigner Identity Number) and proof of residency in Monforte de Lemos (Empadronamiento).
Receipt of Tax Payments: Proof of payment of the ITP (Model 620/621) and the Registration Tax (Model 576).

Expert Tip: Always ensure the German "Kaufvertrag" (Purchase Contract) is clearly dated. The DGT is very strict about the timeline between the purchase date and the registration date. If you are importing a used vehicle, try to have the seller provide a copy of their ID as well, as this is often requested by the tax authorities in Galicia to verify the transaction legitimacy. Always keep the original documents in a safe place, as you will need to present them at the ITV station in Monforte de Lemos for the vehicle's first inspection.