Download the Private Vehicle Purchase Agreement Template in Orbita (Word/PDF)

Buying or selling a second-hand car between private individuals in Spain can be a straightforward process, provided you have the right paperwork in order. If you are operating in Orbita and need to formalize the transaction legally, having a reliable contract is essential. This guide explains how to protect your interests and provides a ready-to-use bilingual sales contract template tailored for private vehicle transactions.

Instructions on how and where to submit it in Orbita

Once both the buyer and the seller have signed the private vehicle purchase agreement, the bureaucratic process is not quite finished. To complete the legal transfer of ownership in the Orbita area, you must handle the subsequent paperwork through the official Spanish administration channels:

• DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico): The vehicle must be officially transferred into the new owner's name within 30 days of the sale. You can do this online via the DGT electronic headquarters using a digital certificate, or by making an appointment at your nearest Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico.
• Town Hall (Ayuntamiento de Órbita): The seller is responsible for paying the Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica (IVTM) for the current year, but the buyer must ensure the tax is up to date. Future municipal vehicle taxes will correspond to the buyer.
• Tax Agency (Hacienda): You must settle the Impuesto de Transmisiones Patrimoniales (Model 600) with the regional tax authority before going to the DGT, unless the seller is a VAT-registered business.

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

En Órbita, a [Día] de [Mes] de [Año]
In Órbita, on [Day] of [Month] of [Year]

REUNIDOS / THE PARTIES

DE UNA PARTE, EL VENDEDOR / ON THE ONE HAND, THE SELLER:
Nombre y Apellidos / Full Name: [Nombre del vendedor]
DNI/NIE: [DNI del vendedor]
Domicilio / Address: [Dirección en Órbita o localidad]

DE OTRA PARTE, EL COMPRADOR / ON THE OTHER HAND, THE BUYER:
Nombre y Apellidos / Full Name: [Nombre del comprador]
DNI/NIE: [DNI del comprador]
Domicilio / Address: [Dirección del comprador]

Ambas partes se reconocen la capacidad legal necesaria para otorgar el presente contrato en las siguientes / Both parties mutually recognize the legal capacity required to enter into this contract under the following:

CLÁUSULAS / CLAUSES

PRIMERA. El VENDEDOR vende al COMPRADOR el vehículo automóvil de su propiedad, cuyas características son:
FIRST. The SELLER sells to the BUYER the motor vehicle of their property, with the following characteristics:
- Marca / Brand: [Marca]
- Modelo / Model: [Modelo]< matrícula / license plate: [Matrícula]
- Bastidor / Chassis Number: [Número de bastidor]
- Kilómetros / Mileage: [Kilometraje]

SEGUNDA. El precio convenido es de [Precio en número] euros ([Precio en letra] euros), que el VENDEDOR declara haber recibido del COMPRADOR en este acto, en efectivo / mediante transferencia bancaria, sirviendo este documento como eficaz carta de pago.
SECOND. The agreed price is [Price in numbers] euros ([Price in words] euros), which the SELLER declares to have received from the BUYER at this moment, in cash / via bank transfer, this document serving as an effective receipt.

TERCERA. El Vhículo se transmite libre de cargas, gravámenes y tributos pendientes de pago a fecha de hoy, entregándose el vehículo en el estado en el que se encuentra, conocido y aceptado por el COMPRADOR.
THIRD. The vehicle is transferred free of charges, liens, and pending taxes as of today, being delivered in its current condition, which is known and accepted by the BUYER.

Y para que conste y surta los efectos oportunos, firman el presente contrato por duplicado ejemplar en el lugar y fecha arriba indicados.
And for the record and appropriate purposes, the parties sign this contract in duplicate at the place and date indicated above.

Fdo. El Vendedor / Signed, The Seller: _________________      Fdo. El Comprador / Signed, The Buyer: _________________

Additional documentation required

To ensure a seamless transaction and avoid future legal issues in Orbita, make sure you gather and submit the following documents alongside the purchase agreement:

• Original Identity Document (DNI or NIE) of both buyer and seller (copies are also needed).
• Vehicle Registration Certificate (Permiso de Circulación).
• Proof of passing the latest ITV (Inspección Técnica de Vehículos), if applicable.
• Receipt proving payment of the local municipal tax (IVTM) from the previous year.
• Model 600 receipt for the Property Transfer Tax (Impuesto de Transmisiones Patrimoniales).

Closing paragraph with expert tips

As an expert recommendation, always note down the exact hour and minute the contract is signed on the paperwork. This simple habit protects both parties from any traffic fines, speed camera tickets, or tolls incurred on the exact day of the sale. Furthermore, never hand over the keys or the physical vehicle until you have verified that the payment is securely deposited or cleared in your bank account, and ensure the ownership change is promptly initiated to avoid administrative liabilities.