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Buying or selling a second-hand car between private individuals in Spain can be a straightforward process, provided you have the right paperwork in place. If you are transacting in Abavides or anywhere else in the Spanish territory, a legally sound Private Vehicle Sales Contract (known in Spanish as a Contrato de Compraventa de Vehículo entre Particulares) is your best tool to protect both parties. This document legally transfers ownership, details the condition of the vehicle at the time of sale, and serves as definitive proof of the transaction date and price for tax purposes.

Instructions on how and where to process it in Abavides

Once you and the other party have signed the contract, you cannot simply hand over the keys and walk away; Spanish bureaucracy requires specific administrative steps to complete the transfer of ownership (known as the cambio de titularidad):

• Sign the Contract: Both the buyer and the seller must sign and date the contract. Make sure to include the exact minute the sale takes place to protect the seller from any speeding or parking fines incurred after the handover.
• Pay the Impuesto de Transmisiones Patrimoniales (ITP): Before registering the vehicle change, the buyer must pay the property transfer tax (Modelo 620 or 621, depending on the autonomous community). For residents dealing with transactions in Abavides (Ourense, Galicia), this is processed through the Xunta de Galicia.
• DGT Appointment: Book an appointment at your nearest Provincial Traffic Headquarters (Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico)—in this case, Ourense—or complete the procedure online via the DGT electronic office (Sede Electrónica) using a digital certificate or Cl@ve.
• Submit Documentation: Present the signed contract, your DGT application form, the vehicle's ITV (technical inspection) card, and proof of tax payment to officially update the Spanish vehicle registry.

CONTRATO DE COMPRAVENTA DE VEHÍCULO USADO ENTRE PARTICULARES / USED VEHICLE SALES CONTRACT BETWEEN PRIVATE PARTIES

En Abavides, a [Día] de [Mes] de [Año] / In Abavides, on [Day] of [Month] of [Year]

REUNIDOS / PARTIES

De una parte, D./Dña. [Nombre Vendedor], mayor de edad, con DNI [DNI Vendedor] y domicilio en [Dirección Vendedor], en adelante el VENDERDOR. / On one part, Mr./Ms. [Seller Name], of legal age, with ID [Seller ID] and address at [Seller Address], hereinafter the SELLER.

Y de otra, D./Dña. [Nombre Comprador], mayor de edad, con DNI [DNI Comprador] y domicilio en [Dirección Comprador], en adelante el COMPRADOR. / And on the other, Mr./Ms. [Buyer Name], of legal age, with ID [Buyer ID] and address at [Buyer Address], hereinafter the BUYER.

Ambos reconocen tener la capacidad legal necesaria para otorgar el presente contrato. / Both parties acknowledge they have the necessary legal capacity to enter into this contract.

EXPONEN / DECLARE

1. Que el VENDEDOR es exclusivo propietario del vehículo cuyas características son: / That the SELLER is the sole owner of the vehicle with the following features:
- Marca / Brand: [Marca]
- Modelo / Model: [Modelo]
- Matrícula / License Plate: [Matrícula]
- Nº de Bastidor / VIN: [Bastidor]
- Kilómetros / Mileage: [Km]

2. Que el COMPRADOR está interesado en adquirir dicho vehículo en el estado actual en el que se encuentra, el cual conoce y acepta expresamente. / That the BUYER is interested in purchasing said vehicle in its current condition, which they know and expressly accept.

ESTIPULACIONES / STIPULATIONS

PRIMERA: El VENDEDOR vende al COMPRADOR el vehículo por la cantidad total de [Importe en euros] euros ([Importe en letra]), que son satisfechos en este acto mediante [efectivo / transferencia bancaria], sirviendo este documento como eficaz carta de pago. / FIRST: The SELLER sells to the BUYER the vehicle for the total amount of [Amount in numbers] euros ([Amount in words]), paid at this moment via [cash / bank transfer], this document serving as an effective receipt.

SEGUNDA: El VENDEDOR declara que sobre el vehículo no pesa ningún tipo de carga, gravamen o impuesto pendiente de pago (incluyendo multas o el Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica - IVTM), comprometiéndose a facilitar cuanta documentación sea necesaria para la transferencia. / SECOND: The SELLER declares that there are no charges, liens, or unpaid taxes on the vehicle (including fines or municipal road taxes), and commits to providing all necessary documentation for the transfer.

TERCERA: A partir de la entrega del vehículo, que se efectúa en este momento junto con la entrega de llaves y documentación, el COMPRADOR asume todos los riesgos y responsabilidades derivados del uso, tenencia y circulación del mismo. / THIRD: As of the handover of the vehicle, which takes place at this moment along with the delivery of keys and documentation, the BUYER assumes all risks and responsibilities derived from its use, possession, and circulation.

Y en prueba de conformidad, firman el presente contrato por duplicado en el lugar y fecha arriba indicados. / And in witness thereof, the parties sign this contract in duplicate at the place and date indicated above.

Fdo. El Vendedor / Signed, The Seller: ___________________      Fdo. El Comprador / Signed, The Buyer: ___________________

Additional documentation required

To ensure a legally binding transaction and a smooth trip to the traffic office, make sure you gather the following paperwork alongside your completed contract:

• Identity Documents: Photocopies of both the seller's and buyer's DNI, NIE, or Spanish residence card.
• Vehicle Documents: The original Permiso de Circulación (Circulation Permit) and the Tarjeta de Inspección Técnica (ITV card, including the recent favorable inspection sticker/sheet).
• Road Tax Proof: Receipt showing payment of the local municipal tax (IVTM) corresponding to the previous year for the municipality where the car was registered.
• Official DGT Forms: The official application form for change of ownership (Solicitud de Transmisión de Vehículos), duly filled out and signed by both parties.

Closing expert tips

As a traffic and legal consultant in Spain, my top recommendation is never to hand over the vehicle keys without a signed contract that clearly states the exact hour and minute of the transaction. This simple precaution ensures that if the new owner commits a traffic violation or gets caught by a speed camera on their drive home from Abavides, the timestamp protects the seller from liability. Furthermore, remember that the buyer has a legal obligation to provide the seller with a copy of the new Circulation Permit showing the updated ownership details within a maximum period of 30 days from the sale date.