How to Buy or Sell a Used Car in Montiel: Download Our Bilingual Contract Template
Buying or selling a vehicle between private individuals in Spain—known as a Contrato de Compraventa de Vehículo entre Particulares—is a common procedure, but it requires strict adherence to legal formalities to protect both the buyer and the seller. This document establishes the transfer of ownership, the price, and the condition of the vehicle, ensuring that both parties are legally shielded from future liabilities or hidden defects.
Instructions on how and where to submit it in Montiel
Once you have signed the contract, you do not "submit" the contract itself to a government office, but you must use it to complete the mandatory administrative steps. In the area of Montiel, you must follow these steps:
- DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico): You must request an appointment at the nearest DGT Provincial Office (typically in Ciudad Real) to officially change the ownership of the vehicle.
- Tax Office (Hacienda): Before going to the DGT, you must pay the "Impuesto de Transmisiones Patrimoniales" (ITP) using Form 620. In Castilla-La Mancha, this can often be done online via the regional tax agency website.
- Town Hall (Ayuntamiento de Montiel): Ensure the "Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica" (IVTM) is paid up to date. The seller is responsible for the current year, but the buyer should verify this status at the Montiel Town Hall before finalizing the sale.
CONTRATO DE COMPRAVENTA DE VEHÍCULO USADO / USED VEHICLE SALES CONTRACT
En Montiel, a [Date] de [Month] de 202X / In Montiel, on [Date] of [Month], 202X
REUNIDOS / PARTIES:
Vendedor/Seller: [Name], con DNI/NIE [Number], y domicilio en [Address].
Comprador/Buyer: [Name], con DNI/NIE [Number], y domicilio en [Address].
OBJETO DEL CONTRATO / SUBJECT OF THE CONTRACT:
El Vendedor transfiere al Comprador el vehículo / The Seller transfers to the Buyer the vehicle:
Marca/Make: [Brand] | Modelo/Model: [Model] | Matrícula/License Plate: [Plate] | Bastidor/VIN: [VIN].
PRECIO Y PAGO / PRICE AND PAYMENT:
El precio acordado es de [Amount] euros, que el Comprador abona al Vendedor en este acto / The agreed price is [Amount] euros, paid by the Buyer to the Seller at this moment.
DECLARACIONES / DECLARATIONS:
El Vendedor declara que el vehículo está libre de cargas, embargos o sanciones / The Seller declares the vehicle is free of liens, seizures, or fines.
El Comprador declara conocer el estado actual del vehículo / The Buyer declares to be aware of the current state of the vehicle.
Firmas / Signatures:
Fdo. El Vendedor / Signed The Seller: ______________
Fdo. El Comprador / Signed The Buyer: ______________
Additional documentation required
To finalize the process successfully in the Ciudad Real province, ensure you have the following documents ready:
- The original "Permiso de Circulación" (Vehicle Registration Certificate).
- The "Tarjeta de Inspección Técnica" (ITV card), ensuring the technical inspection is valid.
- The receipt proving the payment of the ITP (Impuesto de Transmisiones Patrimoniales).
- Photocopies of the DNI/NIE of both the buyer and the seller.
- A signed copy of the contract provided above.
Expert Tip: Never hand over the keys or the vehicle until you have verified that the payment has cleared in your bank account. Additionally, always check the "Informe de Vehículo" from the DGT website before purchasing; this report will cost a small fee but will tell you if the car has any outstanding embargoes or technical issues that could prevent you from registering it in your name. If you are a foreigner, ensure your NIE is updated and active to avoid delays at the DGT office.