Download Private Car Purchase Contract Template in Guareña (Word/PDF)

Buying or selling a used vehicle between private individuals in Spain requires strict legal formalities to avoid future liabilities regarding fines, taxes, or mechanical issues. A Private Vehicle Purchase Contract (Contrato de Compraventa de Vehículo entre Particulares) is a legally binding agreement signed by the buyer and the seller. It clearly establishes the vehicle's condition, the final sale price, the exact time and date of the handover, and the transfer of ownership responsibilities, serving as your primary evidence in case of any post-sale disputes.

Instructions on how and where to submit it in Guareña

Once you and the buyer have signed the contract, the administrative process must be completed to legally transfer the vehicle:

• Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico: Although you can initiate the process online via the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico) electronic headquarters, local residents in Guareña typically rely on the nearest Provincial Traffic Headquarters in Badajoz, or authorized administrative agencies (gestorías) in the area to process the transfer.
• Town Hall (Ayuntamiento de Guareña): The seller must ensure that the IVTM (Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica - municipal road tax) for the current year is fully paid. While the new owner does not need to go to the Guareña Town Hall for this, keeping the receipt is crucial.
• Tax Agency (Hacienda): You must pay the Transfer Tax (Modelo 620 or Modelo 600) at the regional tax office before registering the change at the DGT.

CONTRATO DE COMPRAVENTA DE VEHÍCULO ENTRE PARTICULARES / PRIVATE VEHICLE SALE CONTRACT

En Guareña (Badajoz), a ____ de ____________ de 20__.
In Guareña (Badajoz), on this ____ day of ____________, 20__.

REUNIDOS / THE PARTIES

DE UNA PARTE, EL VENDEDOR / ON THE ONE HAND, THE SELLER:
Nombre y Apellidos / Full Name: ____________________________________
DNI/NIE: ____________________ Domicilio / Address: ____________________
Teléfono / Phone: ______________ Email: ____________________

DE OTRA PARTE, EL COMPRADOR / ON THE OTHER HAND, THE BUYER:
Nombre y Apellidos / Full Name: ____________________________________
DNI/NIE: ____________________ Domicilio / Address: ____________________
Teléfono / Phone: ______________ Email: ____________________

EXPONEN / DECLARE

I. Que el Vendedor es exclusivo propietario del vehículo cuyas características son:
That the Seller is the sole owner of the vehicle with the following characteristics:
- Marca / Make: _________________ Modelo / Model: _________________
- Matrícula / License Plate: _________ Bastidor / VIN: _________________
- Fecha de primera matriculación / First registration date: _____________
- Kilometraje / Mileage: ____________ km

II. Que en este acto, el Vendedor vende al Comprador el vehículo en el estado actual en el que se encuentra, el cual es conocido y aceptado por el Comprador.
That in this act, the Seller sells the vehicle to the Buyer in its current state, which is known and accepted by the Buyer.

ESTIPULACIONES / STIPULATIONS

PRIMERA: El precio libremente acordado por ambas partes es de ____________ euros (€), cantidad que es satisfecha por el Comprador al Vendedor en este acto mediante [efectivo / transferencia bancaria], sirviendo este documento como eficaz carta de pago.
FIRST: The price freely agreed upon by both parties is ____________ euros (€), paid by the Buyer to the Seller in this act by [cash / bank transfer], this document serving as an effective receipt.

SEGUNDA: El Vendedor entrega en este acto al Comprador el vehículo, así como la llave y la documentación original (Permiso de Circulación y Tarjeta de Inspección Técnica).
SECOND: The Seller delivers the vehicle in this act to the Buyer, along with the key and original documentation (Registration Certificate and ITV Card).

TERCERA: El Comprador se compromete a efectuar el cambio de titularidad del vehículo en la DGT en un plazo máximo de 30 días naturales desde la firma de este contrato, siendo todos los gastos derivados de dicho cambio (tasas e impuestos) a cargo del Comprador.
THIRD: The Buyer undertakes to carry out the change of ownership at the DGT within a maximum period of 30 calendar days from the signing of this contract, with all expenses derived from said change (fees and taxes) borne by the Buyer.

Y para que así conste, firman el presente contrato por duplicado y a un solo efecto en el lugar y fecha arriba indicados.
And for the record, both parties sign this contract in duplicate and for a single purpose at the place and date indicated above.

Firma del Vendedor / Seller's Signature:            Firma del Comprador / Buyer's Signature:


_________________________________            _________________________________

Additional documentation required

To successfully complete the transaction and subsequent vehicle transfer in Spain, you will need to gather and present the following documents:

• Original Identity Document (DNI, NIE, or Passport) of both the buyer and the seller. If acting through a representative, an authorized power of attorney is required.
• Vehicle Documentation: Original Permiso de Circulación and Tarjeta de ITV (including the valid inspection sticker report).
• Proof of payment for the local road tax (IVTM) corresponding to the previous fiscal year.
• Proof of payment or exemption for the Impuesto de Transmisiones Patrimoniales (ITP) via Modelo 600 or 620.
• Completed and signed DGT Transfer Application Form (Solicitud de Cambio de Titularidad).

As an expert tip for transactions in Guareña, always write down the exact hour and minute of the vehicle handover on the contract. This timestamp is vital because it legally protects the seller against any traffic fines, speed camera violations, or tolls incurred by the buyer immediately after taking control of the vehicle. Furthermore, never hand over the keys or the physical documents until you have verified that the payment funds are securely cleared in your bank account.