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How to Safely Buy or Sell a Car in San Pedro Del Arroyo: Downloadable Sales Contract Template

Buying or selling a vehicle between individuals in Spain involves specific bureaucratic steps to ensure the transfer of ownership is legally binding. This document, known in Spain as a Contrato de Compraventa de Vehículo entre Particulares, serves as the formal private agreement between the buyer and seller. By using this bilingual template, you protect yourself against future claims regarding the vehicle's condition, hidden defects, or outstanding administrative charges.

Instructions on how and where to submit your paperwork in San Pedro Del Arroyo

Once the contract is signed by both parties, you must follow these steps to formalize the transfer:

Pay the Transfer Tax (Modelo 620): You must pay the "Impuesto de Transmisiones Patrimoniales" (ITP) at your regional tax office (Junta de Castilla y León). In many cases, this can be done online via the official regional portal.
DGT Appointment: Once the tax is paid, you must complete the "Cambio de Titularidad" (Change of Ownership) at the Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT). You will need to book an appointment at the nearest DGT office (Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico).
Local Verification: While the DGT handles the national registration, ensure the vehicle is free of any municipal liens by checking with the local authorities if the car has been registered in the San Pedro Del Arroyo area for a long time.

📄 Modelo Oficial / Official Template

Plantilla / Template

CONTRATO DE COMPRAVENTA DE VEHÍCULO / VEHICLE SALES CONTRACT

REUNIDOS / THE PARTIES
D./Dña. [Name of Seller], con DNI/NIE [ID Number] y domicilio en [Address], en adelante "EL VENDEDOR" / "THE SELLER".
D./Dña. [Name of Buyer], con DNI/NIE [ID Number] y domicilio en [Address], en adelante "EL COMPRADOR" / "THE BUYER".

OBJETO / OBJECT
El VENDEDOR vende al COMPRADOR el vehículo marca [Brand], modelo [Model], matrícula [License Plate] y bastidor [VIN Number].
THE SELLER sells to the BUYER the vehicle make [Brand], model [Model], license plate [License Plate] and VIN [VIN Number].

PRECIO / PRICE
El precio acordado es de [Price in Euros] €, que el COMPRADOR paga en este acto al VENDEDOR.
The agreed price is [Price in Euros] €, which the BUYER pays to the SELLER at this moment.

ESTADO / CONDITION
El COMPRADOR declara conocer el estado actual del vehículo.
The BUYER declares to be aware of the current condition of the vehicle.

En [San Pedro Del Arroyo], a [Date].

Firma del Vendedor / Seller Signature: ____________________
Firma del Comprador / Buyer Signature: ____________________

Additional documentation required

To finalize the process, you must present the following documents at the DGT:

The original signed Contrato de Compraventa (this template).
The vehicle's "Permiso de Circulación" (Registration Certificate).
Proof of payment of the ITP tax (Modelo 620).
A copy of the identity documents (DNI/NIE) of both the buyer and the seller.
The vehicle's "Ficha Técnica" (Technical Inspection Card) showing a valid ITV.

Expert Tip: Always verify that the vehicle has no "cargas" (liens) by requesting a "Informe de Vehículo" from the DGT website before handing over any money. This small fee (approx. 8€) will confirm if the car has any outstanding fines or seizures that could prevent the transfer of ownership. Never sign a contract that does not include the exact time of the transaction, as this protects the seller from any traffic fines incurred by the buyer immediately after the purchase.