How to Buy an Imported Car from Germany: Download Your Bilingual Sales Contract for Sesmonde
Bringing a vehicle from Germany to Spain can be a complex bureaucratic process. To ensure your purchase is legally sound and recognized by the Spanish DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico), you need a robust sales contract. This bilingual (Spanish/English) purchase agreement is designed to protect both the buyer and the seller, providing clear terms that satisfy Spanish administrative requirements while remaining understandable for international parties.
Instructions on how and where to submit your paperwork in Sesmonde
Once you have completed the purchase, you must initiate the registration process in Spain. While there is no specific DGT office in the small village of Sesmonde, you should proceed as follows:
- Step 1: Visit the Provincial Traffic Headquarters (Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico) in A Coruña, which is the competent authority for the Sesmonde area.
- Step 2: Ensure you have the original bilingual contract signed by both parties.
- Step 3: Book an appointment (Cita Previa) online via the official DGT website before arriving to avoid delays.
- Step 4: You must present this contract alongside the original German registration documents (Teil I and Teil II) to prove legal ownership and facilitate the "Matriculación" (Spanish license plate registration).
CONTRATO DE COMPRAVENTA DE VEHÍCULO / VEHICLE SALES CONTRACT
VENDEDOR / SELLER: [Name/Nombre], con DNI/NIE/Pasaporte [ID Number], residente en [Address/Dirección].
COMPRADOR / BUYER: [Name/Nombre], con DNI/NIE/Pasaporte [ID Number], residente en [Address/Dirección].
EL VEHÍCULO / THE VEHICLE:
Marca/Make: [Brand] | Modelo/Model: [Model] | Bastidor/VIN: [VIN Number] | Matrícula/License Plate: [Plate]
CLÁUSULAS / TERMS:
1. El VENDEDOR declara que el vehículo está libre de cargas y gravámenes. / The SELLER declares the vehicle is free of any liens or encumbrances.
2. El COMPRADOR declara conocer el estado actual del vehículo y lo acepta. / The BUYER declares knowledge of the current state of the vehicle and accepts it.
3. El precio de venta es de [Amount] Euros, pagados mediante [Method of payment]. / The sale price is [Amount] Euros, paid via [Method of payment].
Firma del Vendedor / Seller Signature: ____________________
Firma del Comprador / Buyer Signature: ____________________
Fecha/Date: [Date] en [Location/Lugar]
Additional documentation required
To successfully register your German import in the province of A Coruña, the contract is only the beginning. You will also need to provide:
- Technical Data Sheet (Ficha Técnica): You will likely need to go to an ITV (Technical Inspection) station to obtain a Spanish ITV card for imported vehicles.
- Proof of Tax Payment: Receipt of the "Impuesto de Matriculación" (Model 576) paid to the Tax Agency (Agencia Tributaria).
- Local Road Tax: Proof of payment of the "Impuesto de Circulación" at your local town hall.
- Identification: Your original DNI, NIE, or Passport.
Expert Tip: Always ensure the German "Fahrzeugbrief" (Teil II) is original and physically handed over to you during the transaction. Without the original document, the Spanish DGT will not process the registration. Furthermore, ensure the contract explicitly states the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) to match the documentation perfectly, as any discrepancy will lead to immediate rejection by the traffic authorities in A Coruña.