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Guide and Bilingual Contract for Importing a Car from Germany to Valle De San Lorenzo

Importing a vehicle from Germany to Spain can be a complex bureaucratic process. To ensure your purchase is legally binding in both jurisdictions and to facilitate the registration process at the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico), you need a robust, bilingual sales contract. This article provides a professional template tailored for residents in Valle De San Lorenzo, Tenerife, looking to formalize their acquisition.

Instructions on how and where to submit it in Valle De San Lorenzo

Once you have purchased the vehicle and signed the bilingual contract, you must initiate the registration process in Spain. Since Valle De San Lorenzo falls under the jurisdiction of the Arona municipality, you should follow these steps:

DGT (Traffic Headquarters): You must present your documentation at the Provincial Traffic Headquarters in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
ITV (Technical Inspection): Before registering, you must take the vehicle to an ITV station to undergo an "ITV de importación" to obtain the Spanish technical card (Ficha Técnica).
Tax Office (Agencia Tributaria): You must pay the "Impuesto de Matriculación" (Model 576) via the AEAT website or a local office.
Town Hall (Ayuntamiento de Arona): You will need to pay the "Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica" (IVTM) at the local council office in Arona to receive your municipal clearance.

📄 Modelo Oficial / Official Template

Plantilla / Template

CONTRATO DE COMPRAVENTA DE VEHÍCULO / VEHICLE SALES CONTRACT

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

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

CLÁUSULAS / CLAUSES:
1. El VENDEDOR declara ser el legítimo propietario del vehículo y lo vende libre de cargas. / The SELLER declares to be the legal owner and sells the vehicle free of liens.
2. El COMPRADOR acepta el vehículo en el estado en que se encuentra tras haberlo inspeccionado. / The BUYER accepts the vehicle in its current condition after inspection.
3. El precio acordado es de [Price] Euros. / The agreed price is [Price] Euros.

Firma del Vendedor / Seller Signature: _______________
Firma del Comprador / Buyer Signature: _______________
Fecha / Date: [Date] en [Location]

Additional documentation required

To finalize the import process successfully, ensure you have the following documents ready alongside your bilingual contract:

Original German Vehicle Registration Documents: Both Part I (Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil I) and Part II (Teil II).
Certificate of Conformity (COC): Essential for the ITV station to verify technical specifications.
Proof of Identity: Your DNI or NIE.
Proof of Address: A current "Certificado de Empadronamiento" from the Arona Town Hall.
Receipt of Tax Payments: Proof of payment for the IVTM and the Matriculation Tax.

Expert Tip: Always ensure the German "Kaufvertrag" or your bilingual contract clearly states the VIN and the mileage (kilometers) at the time of purchase. When dealing with the DGT in Tenerife, they are strictly procedural; if your contract is missing a signature or the VIN does not match the German registration documents exactly, your application will be rejected. Always keep a digital scan of the signed contract for your records before submitting the originals to the authorities.