Importing a Car from Germany to Tías: Bilingual Sales Contract Template
Bringing a vehicle from Germany to Spain is a common way to secure a high-quality car, but the paperwork can be daunting. Whether you are settling in Tías or just upgrading your vehicle, having a clear, legally binding contract is the most critical step to avoid future disputes and ensure a smooth registration process with the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico). This bilingual sales contract template is designed to protect both the buyer and the seller by clearly defining the terms in both Spanish and English.
How and Where to Submit Your Documentation in Tías
Once you have signed your contract, you must complete the registration process to make your German import road-legal in Spain. Follow these steps:
- Technical Inspection (ITV): Before visiting any office, you must take your vehicle to an ITV station (Inspección Técnica de Vehículos) to obtain a Spanish technical card. There are stations serving the Lanzarote area where you must present the original German registration documents (Teil I and Teil II).
- Tax Payment: You must pay the "Impuesto de Matriculación" (Registration Tax) via the Agencia Tributaria. In Tías and the wider Lanzarote area, this is primarily managed online via the AEAT website using a digital certificate.
- DGT Appointment: Once the taxes are paid and the ITV is passed, you must book an appointment at the DGT office in Arrecife (the provincial capital serving Tías) to finalize the registration and receive your Spanish license plates.
- Local Town Hall (Ayuntamiento de Tías): You will need to pay the "Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica" (IVTM) at the Tías Town Hall. This is the annual road tax required for all vehicles registered in the municipality.
CONTRATO DE COMPRAVENTA DE VEHÍCULO USADO / USED VEHICLE SALES CONTRACT
VENDEDOR / SELLER: [Name/Nombre], con DNI/Passport [Number/Número], residente en [Address/Dirección].
COMPRADOR / BUYER: [Name/Nombre], con DNI/NIE [Number/Número], residente en [Address/Dirección].
EL VEHÍCULO / THE VEHICLE:
Marca/Make: [Make] | Modelo/Model: [Model] | Matrícula/Plate: [Plate] | Bastidor/VIN: [VIN]
CLÁUSULAS / CLAUSES:
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. / The buyer declares they are aware of the current state of the vehicle.
3. El precio acordado es de [Amount] Euros. / The agreed price is [Amount] Euros.
Firmado en Tías, a [Date]. / Signed in Tías, on [Date].
Firma Vendedor / Seller Signature: __________ | Firma Comprador / Buyer Signature: __________
Additional Documentation Required
To ensure your registration process in Tías goes without delays, keep the following documents organized in a folder:
- Original German Registration Documents: Ensure you have both parts of the "Zulassungsbescheinigung" (Teil I and II).
- Proof of Identity: A valid Passport or NIE card.
- Certificate of Conformity (COC): This document is essential for the ITV station to verify that the vehicle meets EU standards.
- Proof of Address: A "Certificado de Empadronamiento" from the Ayuntamiento de Tías, proving you are a resident in the municipality.
- Bill of Sale: The signed bilingual contract provided above.
Expert Tip: Always verify the vehicle's history in Germany using the VIN before finalizing the payment. In Spain, the DGT is very strict regarding the authenticity of documents. If the contract is not clear or if there is any discrepancy in the VIN numbers between the contract and the German papers, your registration will be rejected. When in doubt, hire a local "Gestoría" in Lanzarote; they are experts in navigating the specific nuances of importing vehicles to the Canary Islands and can save you significant time and stress.