How to Buy or Sell a Used Car in Santomera: Download Your Bilingual Contract Template (Word/PDF)

Buying or selling a vehicle between private individuals in Spain can be a daunting bureaucratic process. To ensure your transaction in Santomera is legally binding and protects both the buyer and the seller, you need a formal "Contrato de Compraventa de Vehículo." This document serves as the official proof of transfer, detailing the vehicle's condition, the price, and the transfer of liability, which is essential for updating the vehicle's status with the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico).

Instructions on how and where to submit your paperwork in Santomera

Once the contract is signed, the process is not complete. You must finalize the transfer of ownership to avoid future fines or tax liabilities:

• Step 1: Sign the contract in duplicate (one copy for the buyer, one for the seller).
• Step 2: Pay the "Impuesto de Transmisiones Patrimoniales" (ITP) at the regional tax office (Agencia Tributaria de la Región de Murcia). You can often do this online via their virtual office.
• Step 3: Schedule an appointment at the DGT office in Murcia (the closest office to Santomera). You can book this via the DGT website or by calling 060.
• Step 4: Submit the documentation and pay the official transfer fee (Tasa de cambio de titularidad).

CONTRATO DE COMPRAVENTA DE VEHÍCULO USADO / USED VEHICLE SALES CONTRACT

VENDEDOR / SELLER: [Name], con DNI/NIE [Number], y domicilio en [Address].
COMPRADOR / BUYER: [Name], con DNI/NIE [Number], y domicilio en [Address].

VEHÍCULO / VEHICLE:
Marca (Make): [Brand] | Modelo (Model): [Model] | Matrícula (Plate): [License Plate] | KM: [Mileage]

CLÁUSULAS / CLAUSES:
1. El vendedor declara ser dueño del vehículo libre de cargas. / The seller declares to own the vehicle free of encumbrances.
2. El comprador declara conocer el estado actual del vehículo. / The buyer declares to know the current condition of the vehicle.
3. El precio acordado es de [Amount] Euros, pagados en este acto. / The agreed price is [Amount] Euros, paid at this moment.
4. El comprador asume los gastos de transferencia. / The buyer assumes the transfer costs.

En Santomera, a [Date].

Firma Vendedor / Seller Signature: __________________

Firma Comprador / Buyer Signature: __________________

Additional documentation required

To successfully complete the transfer at the DGT, make sure you bring the following documents with you:

• The original signed purchase contract (the template above).
• Proof of payment of the ITP tax (Modelo 620 or 621).
• The vehicle's "Permiso de Circulación" (Registration Certificate).
• The "Tarjeta de Inspección Técnica" (ITV card), ensuring the MOT is valid.
• Identification documents (DNI, NIE, or Passport) of both parties.
• A copy of the "Impuesto de Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica" (IVTM) paid for the previous year.

Expert Tip: Always check the vehicle's "Informe de Vehículo" from the DGT website before paying any deposit. This report costs a small fee but will tell you if the car has any outstanding seizures, liens, or unpaid fines that could prevent you from registering the vehicle in your name. Never hand over the keys until you have a signed contract and the payment has been fully cleared.