Importing a Car from Germany to Trespaderne: Your Bilingual Purchase Contract Template
Bringing a vehicle from Germany to Spain is a popular way to acquire high-quality automobiles, but the paperwork can be daunting. To register a vehicle in Trespaderne, the Spanish traffic authorities (DGT) require clear proof of ownership. This bilingual (Spanish/English) purchase contract is designed to bridge the language gap between German sellers and Spanish administration, ensuring your transaction is legally watertight and ready for processing at the local Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico.
How and where to submit your paperwork in Trespaderne
While Trespaderne is a beautiful municipality in the province of Burgos, please note that for vehicle registration (matriculación), you must deal with the provincial authorities. Once you have signed the contract and gathered your documents, you have two primary ways to submit them:
- In-person: You must request an appointment at the Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico in Burgos. It is essential to bring the original signed contract and a copy.
- Online: If you possess a Digital Certificate (Certificado Digital) or Cl@ve, you can initiate the registration process through the official DGT website (sede.dgt.gob.es).
- Gestoría: Given the complexity of import taxes (Impuesto de Matriculación) and technical inspections (ITV), most residents in Trespaderne choose to hire a local "gestoría" to handle the submission on their behalf to avoid administrative errors.
CONTRATO DE COMPRAVENTA DE VEHÍCULO / VEHICLE SALES CONTRACT
VENDEDOR / SELLER:
Nombre/Name: __________________________ DNI/Passport: _______________
Dirección/Address: __________________________________________________
COMPRADOR / BUYER:
Nombre/Name: __________________________ DNI/NIE: ___________________
Dirección/Address: __________________________________________________
DATOS DEL VEHÍCULO / VEHICLE DETAILS:
Marca/Make: __________ Modelo/Model: __________ Bastidor/VIN: __________
Matrícula/Plate: __________ Kilómetros/Mileage: __________
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 liens.
2. El COMPRADOR declara conocer el estado actual del vehículo. / The BUYER declares to know the current condition of the vehicle.
3. El precio acordado es de ______ Euros. / The agreed price is ______ Euros.
Firmado en / Signed in: ____________________ Fecha / Date: ____/____/____
Firma Vendedor / Seller Signature: __________ Firma Comprador / Buyer Signature: __________
Additional documentation required
A signed contract is only the first step. To successfully register your German import in Trespaderne, you will also need to provide the following documents to the DGT:
- Original German Registration Documents: Both Part I (Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil I) and Part II (Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil II).
- Certificate of Conformity (COC): This document proves the vehicle meets EU safety and environmental standards.
- ITV Card: You must take the vehicle to a technical inspection station (ITV) to obtain a Spanish "Ficha Técnica."
- Proof of Tax Payment: Documentation showing you have paid the Impuesto de Matriculación (Model 576) at the Agencia Tributaria and the Impuesto de Circulación at your local Town Hall (Ayuntamiento).
Expert Tip: Always ensure the German contract is signed by both parties with blue or black ink. If the original German documents are not in an EU-standard format, the DGT may require a sworn translation (traducción jurada). Save yourself time by checking that the VIN on the car exactly matches the VIN on the paperwork before you leave Germany; even a single digit mismatch can cause significant delays in the Spanish registration process.