How to Buy or Sell a Used Car in Sant Sadurní d'Anoia: Download Your Bilingual Purchase Contract

Buying or selling a vehicle between private individuals in Spain can be a daunting bureaucratic task. To ensure your transaction is legally binding and protects both the buyer and the seller from future liability, you must use a formal "Contrato de Compraventa." This document acts as the official proof of transfer of ownership, recording the vehicle's condition, the agreed price, and the exact time of the transaction.

Instructions on how and where to submit it in Sant Sadurní d'Anoia

Once you have signed the contract, you do not "submit" the contract to the Town Hall (Ayuntamiento). Instead, you must follow these steps to finalize the transfer:

• Pay the Property Transfer Tax (ITP): You must pay the "Impuesto de Transmisiones Patrimoniales" (Model 620) at the Agència Tributària de Catalunya. You can do this online through their website.
• DGT Appointment: Book an appointment at the nearest DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico) office. While the main provincial office is in Barcelona, you should check for available slots online via the DGT website.
• Transfer of Ownership: Present the signed contract, proof of tax payment, and the vehicle's "Permiso de Circulación" to officially update the records in the DGT database.

CONTRATO DE COMPRAVENTA DE VEHÍCULO USADO / USED VEHICLE SALES CONTRACT

En Sant Sadurní d'Anoia, a [Date] de [Month] de [Year]. / In Sant Sadurní d'Anoia, on [Date] of [Month], [Year].

REUNIDOS / THE PARTIES:

VENDEDOR / SELLER: D./Dña. [Name], con DNI/NIE [ID Number], y domicilio en [Address].

COMPRADOR / BUYER: D./Dña. [Name], con DNI/NIE [ID Number], y domicilio en [Address].

OBJETO DEL CONTRATO / SUBJECT OF THE CONTRACT:

El vendedor transfiere al comprador el vehículo marca [Brand], modelo [Model], matrícula [License Plate], y bastidor [VIN Number]. / The seller transfers to the buyer the vehicle [Brand], model [Model], license plate [License Plate], and VIN [VIN Number].

PRECIO / PRICE:

El precio acordado es de [Amount] euros, que el comprador paga al vendedor en este acto. / The agreed price is [Amount] euros, which the buyer pays to the seller at this moment.

ESTADO DEL VEHÍCULO / VEHICLE CONDITION:

El comprador declara conocer el estado actual del vehículo. / The buyer declares to be aware of the current condition of the vehicle.

Firma del Vendedor / Seller Signature: ____________________

Firma del Comprador / Buyer Signature: ____________________

Additional documentation required

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

• Original Vehicle Registration Card (Ficha Técnica): Must show the valid ITV (Technical Inspection) date.
• Permiso de Circulación: The original document issued by the DGT.
• Identification: Original DNI, NIE, or Passport for both parties.
• Model 620 Receipt: Proof that the ITP tax has been paid to the Catalan Tax Agency.
• Application Form: The official "Solicitud de cambio de titularidad" form available at the DGT.

Expert Tip: Always keep a copy of the signed contract for at least five years. Furthermore, ensure the seller provides a "Informe de Vehículo" from the DGT before signing; this document will confirm if the car has any outstanding liens, embargoes, or unpaid traffic fines that could prevent the transfer of ownership. If you are the seller, do not hand over the keys until you have verified that the buyer has officially initiated the transfer or until you have received the full payment in a traceable bank transfer.