Buying or Selling a Car in Higuera La Real: Download Your Private Sales Contract Template

If you are planning to buy or sell a used vehicle in Higuera La Real, you must have a solid legal framework to protect both parties. A Contrato de Compraventa de Vehículo entre Particulares is a private agreement that formalizes the transfer of ownership, establishes the price, and defines the condition of the vehicle. Using a standardized contract is essential to avoid future disputes regarding hidden mechanical defects or outstanding administrative debts.

Instructions on how and where to submit it in Higuera La Real

Once both parties have signed the contract, the process does not end there. To finalize the transfer legally, you must follow these steps:

• Tax Payment: You must pay the "Impuesto de Transmisiones Patrimoniales" (ITP). In Extremadura, this is typically done via the Modelo 620. You can process this through the website of the Junta de Extremadura or at a local collaborating bank.
• DGT Appointment: You must change the ownership at the Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT). While you can do this online with a digital certificate, if you prefer in-person assistance, you should book an appointment at the nearest DGT provincial office (Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico in Badajoz).
• Local Notifications: Ensure that the "Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica" (IVTM) is up to date at the Higuera La Real Town Hall (Ayuntamiento) to ensure the seller is no longer liable for the municipal tax.

CONTRATO DE COMPRAVENTA DE VEHÍCULO USADO / USED VEHICLE SALES CONTRACT

En Higuera La Real, a ____ de ____________ de 20__. / In Higuera La Real, on this ____ day of ____________, 20__.

REUNIDOS / THE PARTIES
D./Dña. ________________________, con DNI/NIE ____________, en adelante "EL VENDEDOR" (THE SELLER).
D./Dña. ________________________, con DNI/NIE ____________, en adelante "EL COMPRADOR" (THE BUYER).

OBJETO / OBJECT
El VENDEDOR vende al COMPRADOR el vehículo marca ________, modelo ________, matrícula ________, y bastidor ________________. / The SELLER sells to the BUYER the vehicle brand ________, model ________, license plate ________, and VIN ________________.

PRECIO Y ESTADO / PRICE AND CONDITION
El precio acordado es de ________ euros. El COMPRADOR declara conocer el estado actual del vehículo. / The agreed price is ________ euros. The BUYER declares to know the current condition of the vehicle.

FIRMAS / SIGNATURES
Fdo. El Vendedor / Signed by Seller: ________________
Fdo. El Comprador / Signed by Buyer: ________________

Additional documentation required

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

• Original DNI or NIE of both the buyer and the seller.
• The vehicle's "Permiso de Circulación" (Vehicle Registration Certificate).
• The "Tarjeta de Inspección Técnica de Vehículos" (ITV card), ensuring the technical inspection is currently valid.
• Proof of payment of the ITP (Modelo 620).
• A copy of the signed contract provided above.

Expert Tip: Always perform a "Informe de Vehículo" from the DGT before handing over any money. This report will cost a small fee but will tell you if the car has any "cargas" (liens, seizures, or unpaid fines) that could prevent you from transferring the title. If you are the seller, never hand over the keys or the documentation until the money is confirmed in your bank account or paid in cash.