How to Buy or Sell a Car in Pozuelo: Download Our Bilingual Private Sales Contract Template
Buying or selling a vehicle between individuals in Spain involves specific legal requirements to ensure the transaction is secure and recognized by the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico). This bilingual "Contrato de Compraventa" (Private Sales Contract) is designed to protect both the buyer and the seller by clearly outlining the vehicle's condition, the agreed price, and the transfer of liability at the exact moment of handover.
Instructions on how and where to submit your paperwork in Pozuelo
Once the contract is signed by both parties, you must proceed with the official transfer of ownership. In the area of Pozuelo de Alarcón, you do not necessarily need to visit a physical office if you have a digital certificate or Cl@ve PIN, but you must follow these steps:
- Step 1: Pay the ITP (Impuesto de Transmisiones Patrimoniales): This tax is paid to the Community of Madrid (Model 620). You can do this online via the Comunidad de Madrid website.
- Step 2: DGT Appointment: If you prefer an in-person appointment, you must request one at the DGT provincial headquarters (Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico de Madrid).
- Step 3: Submit the Transfer: Present the signed contract, the proof of tax payment, the vehicle's technical card (Ficha Técnica), and the circulation permit.
CONTRATO DE COMPRAVENTA DE VEHÍCULO USADO / USED VEHICLE SALES CONTRACT
En Pozuelo de Alarcón, a [Date] de [Month] de [Year] / In Pozuelo de Alarcón, on this [Date] day of [Month], [Year].
REUNIDOS / THE PARTIES:
Vendedor (Seller): [Name], con DNI/NIE [Number].
Comprador (Buyer): [Name], con DNI/NIE [Number].
OBJETO / VEHICLE DETAILS:
Marca/Modelo (Make/Model): [Brand/Model]
Matrícula (License Plate): [Plate Number]
Bastidor (VIN): [VIN Number]
ACUERDO / AGREEMENT:
El Vendedor transfiere el vehículo descrito al Comprador por el precio de [Price] euros, que se abonan en este acto. / The Seller transfers the described vehicle to the Buyer for the price of [Price] euros, paid in this act.
El Comprador declara conocer el estado actual del vehículo y lo acepta. / The Buyer declares to know the current condition of the vehicle and accepts it.
Firmas / Signatures:
Vendedor / Seller: ____________________
Comprador / Buyer: ____________________
Additional documentation required
To finalize the process successfully in Pozuelo or anywhere in Spain, ensure you have the following documents ready:
- The original "Ficha Técnica" (Technical Sheet) of the vehicle.
- The original "Permiso de Circulación" (Circulation Permit).
- A copy of the DNI or NIE of both the buyer and the seller.
- Proof of payment of the ITP tax (Model 620).
- A "Informe de Antecedentes" from the DGT (highly recommended to ensure the car has no outstanding liens, fines, or embargoes).
Expert tip: Never hand over the keys until you have a signed copy of this contract and proof that the transfer process has been initiated. If you are the seller, notify the DGT of the "Notificación de Venta" immediately to avoid receiving any traffic fines incurred by the buyer after the handover. Always keep a digital copy of all signed documents for at least four years.