How to Buy or Sell a Used Car in Bonares: Download Your Legal Purchase Agreement Template
Buying or selling a vehicle between private individuals in Spain requires a formal contract to protect both parties from future legal or mechanical liabilities. This document, known as a Contrato de Compraventa de Vehículo entre Particulares, serves as the binding proof of the transfer of ownership. By using this bilingual template, you ensure that both the seller and the buyer in Bonares clearly understand the terms, the vehicle's condition, and the legal transfer of responsibility.
Instructions on how and where to submit your paperwork in Bonares
Once the contract is signed by both parties, the process is not yet finished. In Spain, the transfer of a vehicle involves two main administrative steps:
- Tax Payment (Modelo 620): You must pay the Property Transfer Tax (ITP) at the tax office of the Junta de Andalucía. This is often done online, but local gestorías in the Huelva province can assist if you prefer in-person guidance.
- DGT Registration: To finalize the ownership transfer, you must request an appointment at the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico) office in Huelva. While you cannot "submit" the contract at the Bonares Town Hall (Ayuntamiento), you must ensure the vehicle is registered in the new owner's name at the DGT to avoid future fines being sent to the previous owner.
CONTRATO DE COMPRAVENTA DE VEHÍCULO / VEHICLE PURCHASE AGREEMENT
En Bonares, a [Date] de [Month] de 202X. / In Bonares, on [Date] of [Month], 202X.
REUNIDOS / THE PARTIES:
VENDEDOR (SELLER): D./Dña. [Name], con DNI/NIE [ID Number], y domicilio en [Address].
COMPRADOR (BUYER): D./Dña. [Name], con DNI/NIE [ID Number], y domicilio en [Address].
OBJETO / OBJECT:
El vendedor transfiere al comprador el vehículo marca [Brand], modelo [Model], matrícula [License Plate] y bastidor [VIN Number]. / The seller transfers to the buyer the vehicle make [Brand], model [Model], license plate [License Plate] and VIN [VIN Number].
PRECIO Y ESTADO / PRICE AND CONDITION:
El precio acordado es de [Price] euros. El comprador declara conocer el estado actual del vehículo. / The agreed price is [Price] euros. The buyer declares to be aware of the current condition of the vehicle.
FIRMAS / SIGNATURES:
(Firma Vendedor / Seller Signature) _________________ (Firma Comprador / Buyer Signature) _________________
Additional documentation required
To successfully complete the transfer at the DGT, make sure you have the following documents ready alongside your signed contract:
- Permiso de Circulación: The original vehicle registration document.
- ITV Card: The technical inspection card (Ficha Técnica) showing the vehicle has passed its MOT.
- Proof of Identity: Photocopies of the DNI or NIE/TIE of both the buyer and the seller.
- Receipt of ITP Payment: The stamped Modelo 620 form proving the transfer tax has been paid to the regional tax authority.
- Application Form: The official DGT "Solicitud de cambio de titularidad" form.
Expert Tip: Always verify that the vehicle is free of "cargas" (liens or outstanding fines) by requesting a "Informe de Vehículo" from the DGT website before signing the contract. If you are the seller, do not hand over the keys until you have a signed copy of the contract and proof that the buyer has initiated the transfer process. If you are the buyer, ensure the vehicle has a valid ITV, as you will be unable to register it in your name without one.