How to Buy or Sell a Used Car in Taco: Download Your Private Sales Contract Template
Buying or selling a vehicle between private individuals in Spain can be a daunting bureaucratic task. Whether you are in Taco or anywhere else in the Canary Islands, having a legally binding document is essential to protect both the buyer and the seller from future liabilities, hidden defects, or administrative issues. This template serves as a formal "Contrato de Compraventa de Vehículo entre Particulares," which acts as the official private agreement governing the transfer of ownership.
Instructions on how and where to submit it in Taco
Once you have signed the contract, the process is not finished. You must follow these steps to formalize the transfer of the vehicle:
- Sign the contract in duplicate: Both the buyer and the seller must sign two identical copies—one for each party.
- Pay the Transfer Tax (ITP): In the Canary Islands, you must pay the "Impuesto de Transmisiones Patrimoniales" (Modelo 620) at the Agencia Tributaria Canaria.
- Visit the DGT (Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico): You must present the signed contract and proof of tax payment at the nearest DGT office to formally update the vehicle's "Permiso de Circulación" into the buyer's name.
- Appointments: Always book an appointment ("Cita Previa") online through the DGT website before visiting the office in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
CONTRATO DE COMPRAVENTA DE VEHÍCULO / VEHICLE SALES CONTRACT
En/In: Taco, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Fecha/Date: ____/____/202__
REUNIDOS / THE PARTIES:
VENDEDOR (SELLER): D./Dña. ______________________________, con DNI/NIE ________________ y domicilio en ______________________________.
COMPRADOR (BUYER): D./Dña. ______________________________, con DNI/NIE ________________ y domicilio en ______________________________.
OBJETO / THE VEHICLE:
Marca/Make: __________ Modelo/Model: __________ Matrícula/Plate: __________ Bastidor/VIN: __________
ACUERDO / AGREEMENT:
El VENDEDOR vende al COMPRADOR el vehículo arriba mencionado por el precio de __________ euros, pagados en este acto. / The SELLER sells the aforementioned vehicle to the BUYER for the price of __________ euros, paid at this moment.
El COMPRADOR declara conocer el estado actual del vehículo. / The BUYER declares to be aware of the current condition of the vehicle.
Firma Vendedor / Seller Signature: ____________________
Firma Comprador / Buyer Signature: ____________________
Additional documentation required
To ensure your transfer is successful at the DGT, make sure you bring the following documents along with your signed contract:
- Original DNI, NIE, or Passport of both the buyer and the seller.
- The vehicle's "Ficha Técnica" (Technical Sheet).
- The "Permiso de Circulación" (Circulation Permit).
- Proof of payment of the ITP (Modelo 620).
- Receipt of the paid traffic transfer fee (paid online or at the DGT office).
Expert Tip: Always check the vehicle's "Informe de Vehículo" from the DGT before signing any contract. This report costs a small fee but will tell you if the car has any "cargas" (liens), unpaid fines, or legal restrictions that could prevent the transfer. Never hand over the keys until you have verified the payment and have a copy of the signed contract in your hands.