How to Buy or Sell a Car in Gelves: Downloadable Private Sale Contract (Bilingual)

Buying or selling a vehicle between private individuals in Spain can be a daunting process due to the strict bureaucratic requirements. To ensure your transaction in Gelves is legally binding and protects both parties from future liabilities, you must use a formal "Contrato de Compraventa." This document acts as the definitive proof of the transfer of ownership, outlining the vehicle's condition, the agreed price, and the transfer of responsibility.

Instructions on How and Where to Submit It in Gelves

Once you and the other party have signed the contract, the process is not complete. To finalize the ownership change in the eyes of the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico), follow these steps:

• Sign the Contract: Both the buyer and the seller must sign every page of the bilingual contract provided below.
• Pay the Transfer Tax (ITP): Before going to the DGT, you must pay the "Impuesto de Transmisiones Patrimoniales" (Model 620). In Seville, this is managed by the Junta de Andalucía. You can do this online via their digital office or at a local tax office.
• Request an Appointment: You must request an appointment at the DGT provincial headquarters in Seville (Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico de Sevilla).
• Submission: Bring the signed contract, the proof of payment of the ITP, the vehicle’s registration certificate (Permiso de Circulación), and your DNI/NIE to the appointment to officially record the change of ownership.

CONTRATO DE COMPRAVENTA DE VEHÍCULO USADO / USED VEHICLE SALES CONTRACT

En Gelves, a _____ de ____________ de 202___ / In Gelves, on this day _____ of ____________ 202___

REUNIDOS / PARTIES:
Vendedor / Seller: ____________________________ con DNI/NIE: ____________
Comprador / Buyer: ____________________________ con DNI/NIE: ____________

OBJETO / OBJECT:
El Vendedor vende al Comprador el vehículo / The Seller sells the vehicle to the Buyer:
Marca/Modelo: ____________ Matrícula/Plate: ____________ Bastidor/VIN: ____________

PRECIO / PRICE:
El precio acordado es de __________ euros, que el Vendedor recibe en este acto / The agreed price is __________ euros, which the Seller receives at this moment.

CONDICIONES / CONDITIONS:
1. El vehículo se vende en el estado en que se encuentra, siendo el comprador responsable de su mantenimiento / The vehicle is sold in its current condition, with the buyer responsible for its maintenance.
2. El vendedor declara que el vehículo está libre de cargas y gravámenes / The seller declares that the vehicle is free of any liens or encumbrances.

FIRMAS / SIGNATURES:
Fdo. Vendedor / Signed Seller: _________________ Fdo. Comprador / Signed Buyer: _________________

Additional Documentation Required

To successfully complete the transfer, ensure you have the following documents ready:

• Original DNI/NIE: Both the buyer and seller must provide valid identification.
• Vehicle Technical Sheet (Ficha Técnica): This must be original and include the ITV (Technical Inspection) stamp, ensuring it is up to date.
• Proof of Payment (Modelo 620): The receipt from the Tax Agency of Andalusia showing the ITP has been paid.
• Permiso de Circulación: The original registration document of the vehicle.

Expert Tip: As a buyer, always perform a "Informe de Vehículo" (Vehicle Report) from the DGT website before signing anything. This report costs a small fee but will tell you if the car has any outstanding fines, embargoes, or administrative issues that could prevent you from registering the vehicle in your name. If you are the seller, never hand over the keys until you have received the full payment and the signed contract in your possession.