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Buying or selling a second-hand vehicle between private individuals in Spain can be a straightforward process, but only if you have the right legal paperwork in place. A Contrato de Compraventa de Vehículo entre Particulares (Private Used Car Sales Contract) is the essential binding agreement between the buyer and the seller. It outlines the exact condition of the vehicle, the agreed price, the payment method, and the precise date and time of the handover—which is crucial for avoiding future liability regarding traffic fines or municipal taxes in Aldehuela.

Instructions on how and where to submit it in Aldehuela

Once both parties have signed the contract, the paperwork does not end there. To legally transfer ownership of the vehicle in Spain, you must complete the administrative process through the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico) and local entities. Here is how to handle it in and around Aldehuela:

• DGT Appointment (Cita Previa): You will need to book an appointment at your nearest Provincial Traffic Headquarters (Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico) or complete the transfer online using the DGT electronic office (sede electrónica) if both parties possess digital certificates (Cl@ve or DNIe).
• Local Vehicle Tax (IVTM): Ensure the previous year's "Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica" (Road Tax) for Aldehuela has been fully paid. By law, the tax corresponds to the person who owned the vehicle on January 1st of the current year, though private agreements can specify otherwise.
• Model 620/621: You must settle the Transfer Tax (Impuesto de Transmisiones Patrimoniales) with the regional tax office (Hacienda Autonómica) before going to the DGT.

CONTRATO DE COMPRAVENTA DE VEHÍCULO ENTRE PARTICULARES / USED CAR SALES CONTRACT

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

REUNIDOS / PARTIES

DE UNA PARTE, EL VENDEDOR / THE SELLER:
Nombre y Apellidos / Name and Surname: [Nombre del Vendedor]
DNI/NIE: [DNI del Vendedor]
Domicilio / Address: [Dirección en Aldehuela u otra localidad]

DE OTRA PARTE, EL COMPRADOR / THE BUYER:
Nombre y Apellidos / Name and Surname: [Nombre del Comprador]
DNI/NIE: [DNI del Comprador]
Domicilio / Address: [Dirección del Comprador]

Ambas partes intervienen en su propio nombre y derecho, reconociéndose capacidad legal suficiente para contratar y obligarse, y
Both parties act in their own name and right, recognizing sufficient legal capacity to contract and bind themselves, and

MANIFIESTAN / DECLARE

FIRST: That the SELLER is the sole and legitimate owner of the vehicle:
Marca / Make: [Marca]
Modelo / Model: [Modelo]
Matrícula / License Plate: [Matrícula]
Número de Bastidor / VIN: [Número de Bastidor]
Kilómetros / Mileage: [Kilometraje]

SECOND: That the SELLER sells to the BUYER the aforementioned vehicle in its current state, known and accepted by the buyer, for the agreed total price of [Precio en Letras] euros ([Precio en Números] €).

THIRD: The BUYER pays the total amount at this moment (or via bank transfer) to the SELLER, who acknowledges receipt of the money to their full satisfaction.

FOURTH: The SELLER declares that the vehicle is free of any charges, liens, encumbrances, or pending administrative sanctions (such as unpaid fines in Aldehuela or elsewhere) up to the exact date and time of this contract's signature.

FIFTH: From the exact hour of signature of this contract, all risks, responsibilities, taxes, and penalties corresponding to the vehicle shall be transferred to the BUYER. The transfer of ownership at the DGT must be processed within a maximum period of 30 days.

Y en prueba de conformidad, firman el presente contrato por duplicado en el lugar y fecha arriba indicados.
And as proof of conformity, 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 successfully finalize the sale and transfer of the vehicle once the contract is signed, you must gather and present the following documents:

• Original Identity Document (DNI, NIE, or Passport) of both buyer and seller.
• Vehicle Registration Certificate (Permiso de Circulación) and ITV card (Tarjeta de Inspección Técnica), ensuring the technical inspection is up to date.
• Proof of payment for the Transfer Tax (Modelo 620 or 621).
• Application form for DGT vehicle transfer, duly signed by both parties.

As an expert tip, never hand over the keys or the physical vehicle without first noting down the exact time and date of the transaction on the contract. This timestamp protects the seller from any speeding tickets, parking fines, or toll violations committed by the new owner on their drive back from Aldehuela. Always make sure to keep a signed copy of the contract and the buyer's ID for your personal records.