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Download Your Bilingual Purchase Contract for Importing a German Car in Matalascañas

If you are planning to bring a vehicle from Germany to Spain, specifically to your residence in Torre de la Higuera or Matalascañas, you need a robust legal framework to ensure the transaction is valid. This bilingual purchase contract (Contrato de Compraventa) is designed to protect both the buyer and the seller, providing clear terms in both Spanish and English to avoid misunderstandings during the registration process with the Spanish DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico).

Instructions on how and where to submit your paperwork in Matalascañas

While this private contract serves as your primary proof of purchase, it is not "submitted" to a government office in the traditional sense; rather, it is the fundamental document required to initiate the registration process. To legalize your German import in the Huelva province:

Step 1: Ensure the contract is signed by both parties.
Step 2: Visit the nearest DGT provincial headquarters (Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico in Huelva).
Step 3: Present the original contract, the German vehicle registration documents (Teil I and Teil II), and your NIE/DNI.
Step 4: Pay the "Impuesto de Matriculación" at the local Tax Agency (Agencia Tributaria) before visiting the DGT.

📄 Modelo Oficial / Official Template

Plantilla / Template

CONTRATO DE COMPRAVENTA DE VEHÍCULO / VEHICLE PURCHASE AGREEMENT

VENDEDOR / SELLER: [Nombre/Name], con DNI/Passport [Número/Number], con domicilio en [Dirección/Address].

COMPRADOR / BUYER: [Nombre/Name], con DNI/NIE [Número/Number], con domicilio en [Dirección/Address].

VEHÍCULO / VEHICLE: Marca [Make], Modelo [Model], Bastidor/VIN [VIN Number], Matrícula alemana/German Plate [Plate Number].

CLÁUSULAS / CLAUSES:

1. El VENDEDOR vende al COMPRADOR el vehículo arriba mencionado por el precio de [Precio/Price] euros. / The SELLER sells to the BUYER the aforementioned vehicle for the price of [Price] euros.

2. El VENDEDOR declara que el vehículo está libre de cargas y gravámenes. / The SELLER declares the vehicle is free of any charges or liens.

3. El COMPRADOR declara conocer el estado actual del vehículo. / The BUYER declares to be aware of the current condition of the vehicle.

Firmado en / Signed in [Matalascañas], a [Fecha/Date].

Firma del Vendedor / Seller Signature: __________ Firma del Comprador / Buyer Signature: __________

Additional documentation required

To successfully register your imported vehicle in Spain, you must accompany this contract with the following documents:

Ficha Técnica Reducida: A technical specifications document issued by a Spanish engineer (Ingeniero Industrial) to certify the vehicle meets EU standards.
German Registration Documents: You must have both parts of the original German registration (Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil I and II).
Proof of Identity: Your valid passport or NIE.
ITV Card: You will need to pass a "Matriculación" inspection at an ITV station (Inspección Técnica de Vehículos) in the Huelva region.

Expert Tip: Always ensure the engine and chassis numbers on the physical vehicle match the German registration papers perfectly before finalizing the payment. If there is a discrepancy, the DGT will reject your application immediately. Keep a notarized translation of the German documents if the DGT official requests it, although a bilingual contract usually covers the primary purchase agreement requirements.