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How to Buy or Sell a Car in Alhama de Granada: Download Our Bilingual Contract Template

Buying or selling a vehicle between private individuals in Spain can be a daunting process, especially when navigating the specific bureaucratic requirements of local municipalities like Alhama de Granada. A "Contrato de Compraventa de Vehículo entre Particulares" is a binding private agreement that protects both the buyer and the seller by clearly defining the vehicle's condition, the sale price, and the transfer of liability. Using a formal, bilingual contract ensures that both parties understand the legal terms, regardless of their native language.

Instructions on how and where to submit it in Alhama de Granada

Once the contract is signed by both parties, the process does not end there. To legally complete the transfer of ownership (cambio de titularidad), you must follow these steps:

Pay the ITP (Impuesto de Transmisiones Patrimoniales): This is the tax on property transfers. In Andalusia, you must settle this using Form 620. You can do this online via the Junta de Andalucía website or at a local collaborating bank.
DGT Appointment: You must request an appointment at the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico) office in Granada (the provincial capital, as there is no DGT office directly in Alhama de Granada).
Submit the Documentation: Present the signed contract, your ID (DNI/NIE), and proof of tax payment to the DGT to update the vehicle's registration certificate (Permiso de Circulación).

📄 Modelo Oficial / Official Template

Plantilla / Template

CONTRATO DE COMPRAVENTA DE VEHÍCULO / VEHICLE PURCHASE AGREEMENT

En Alhama de Granada, a [DATE] de [MONTH] de 202X. / In Alhama de Granada, on [DATE] of [MONTH], 202X.

REUNIDOS / THE PARTIES
D./Dña. [SELLER NAME], con DNI/NIE [SELLER ID], con domicilio en [SELLER ADDRESS]. (En adelante, el VENDEDOR / Hereinafter, the SELLER).
D./Dña. [BUYER NAME], con DNI/NIE [BUYER ID], con domicilio en [BUYER ADDRESS]. (En adelante, el COMPRADOR / Hereinafter, the BUYER).

OBJETO / OBJECT
El VENDEDOR vende al COMPRADOR el vehículo / The SELLER sells to the BUYER the vehicle:
Marca/Make: [MAKE] | Modelo/Model: [MODEL] | Matrícula/License Plate: [PLATE] | Bastidor/VIN: [VIN]

PRECIO / PRICE
El precio acordado es de [AMOUNT] euros, que el COMPRADOR paga al VENDEDOR en este acto. / The agreed price is [AMOUNT] euros, which the BUYER pays to the SELLER at this moment.

DECLARACIONES / DECLARATIONS
El VENDEDOR declara que el vehículo está libre de cargas y gravámenes. / The SELLER declares that the vehicle is free of charges and liens.
El COMPRADOR declara conocer el estado actual del vehículo. / The BUYER declares to be aware of the current condition of the vehicle.

Firma VENDEDOR / SELLER Signature: ____________________
Firma COMPRADOR / BUYER Signature: ____________________

Additional documentation required

To ensure a smooth transfer at the DGT, make sure you have the following documents ready alongside your signed contract:

The original "Permiso de Circulación" (Vehicle Registration Certificate).
The "Ficha Técnica" (Technical Inspection Card) showing the vehicle has a valid ITV (Inspección Técnica de Vehículos).
Proof of payment of the ITP (Form 620).
A copy of the DNI or NIE of both the buyer and the seller.
The "Solicitud de Cambio de Titularidad" form, provided by the DGT.

Expert Tip: Always verify that the vehicle has no outstanding traffic fines (multas) or pending debts (embargos) before handing over any money. You can request a "Informe de Vehículo" from the DGT website for a small fee; it is the single best way to protect yourself from inheriting someone else's legal problems in Alhama de Granada. If you are not comfortable with the Spanish paperwork, consider hiring a local "Gestoría," who can handle the entire submission process for a modest service fee.