Download Private Car Purchase Contract Template in Venta De Baños (Word/PDF)

Buying or selling a used car in Spain can be a stressful bureaucratic process if you do not have the right paperwork in order. A "Contrato de Compraventa de Vehículo entre Particulares" is a legally binding private sales contract between two private individuals. It clearly establishes the terms of the sale, protects both the buyer and the seller from future liabilities, and serves as the essential proof of ownership transfer required by the Spanish traffic authorities.

Instructions on how and where to submit it in Venta De Baños

Once you and the buyer have signed the private sales contract, you must complete the ownership transfer (cambio de titularidad) within Spain's official administrative framework. Residents in Venta De Baños can handle these procedures through the following channels:

• Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico de Palencia: As Venta De Baños belongs to the province of Palencia, the primary DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico) office in Palencia is where complex traffic registry procedures are handled. You will usually need to schedule an appointment (cita previa) online via the official DGT website.
• Online via the DGT e-Office: If both the buyer and seller possess a digital certificate (Certificado Digital) or Cl@ve, the change of ownership can be processed entirely online through the DGT electronic headquarters, saving you a trip to Palencia.
• Gestor Administrativo: For maximum convenience, many residents of Venta De Baños hire a local professional "Gestor Administrativo" to handle the DGT paperwork, pay the municipal taxes, and update the vehicle registry on their behalf.
• Local Town Hall (Ayuntamiento de Venta De Baños): Remember that the seller must ensure the IVTM (Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica - road tax) for the current year is paid at the local town hall before the transfer can proceed.

CONTRATO DE COMPRAVENTA DE VEHÍCULO ENTRE PARTICULARES / PRIVATE VEHICLE SALES CONTRACT

En Venta De Baños (Palencia), a [Día] de [Mes] de [Año].
In Venta De Baños (Palencia), on [Day] of [Month], [Year].

REUNIDOS / PARTIES

DE UNA PARTE, EL VENDEDOR / ON THE ONE HAND, THE SELLER:
Nombre y Apellidos / Full Name: [Nombre del Vendedor]
DNI/NIE: [DNI del Vendedor]
Domicilio / Address: [Dirección en Venta De Baños u otra]

DE OTRA PARTE, EL COMPRADOR / ON THE OTHER HAND, THE BUYER:
Nombre y Apellidos / Full Name: [Nombre del Comprador]
DNI/NIE: [DNI del Comprador]
Domicilio / Address: [Dirección del Comprador]

EXPONEN / DECLARE

1. Que el Vendedor es propietario del vehículo cuyas características son:
That the Seller is the owner of the vehicle with the following characteristics:

• Marca / Make: [Marca]
• Modelo / Model: [Modelo]
• Matrícula / License Plate: [Matrícula]
• Número de Bastidor / VIN: [Número de Bastidor]
• Kilómetros / Mileage: [Kilómetros]

2. Que en este acto, el Vendedor vende al Comprador el vehículo en el estado actual en el que se encuentra, el cual es conocido y aceptado por el Comprador.
That by this act, the Seller sells the vehicle to the Buyer in its current condition, which is known and accepted by the Buyer.

ESTIPULACIONES / STIPULATIONS

PRIMERA: El precio libremente acordado por ambas partes para la compraventa del vehículo es de [Importe en número] euros ([Importe en letra] euros), cantidad que es satisfecha por el Comprador al Vendedor en este acto, sirviendo este documento como eficaz carta de pago.
FIRST: The price freely agreed upon by both parties for the sale of the vehicle is [Amount in numbers] euros, which is paid by the Buyer to the Seller at this moment, with this document serving as an effective receipt.

SEGUNDA: El Vendedor declara que el vehículo se encuentra al corriente en el pago del Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica (IVTM) y libre de cargas, gravámenes y sanciones pendientes a fecha de hoy.
SECOND: The Seller declares that the vehicle is up to date with the payment of the local road tax (IVTM) and free of charges, liens, and pending fines as of today.

TERCERA: El Comprador se compromete a realizar el cambio de titularidad del vehículo en la Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT) en el plazo máximo de 30 días naturales desde la firma de este contrato, siendo a su cargo todos los gastos que se deriven de dicha tramitación (Tasas de tráfico e Impuesto de Transmisiones Patrimoniales).
THIRD: The Buyer commits to completing the ownership transfer at the DGT within a maximum period of 30 natural days from the signing of this contract, bearing all expenses derived from said procedure (traffic fees and Property Transfer Tax).

Y en prueba de conformidad, firman las partes por duplicado y a un solo efecto en el lugar y fecha arriba indicados.
And as proof of conformity, the parties sign in duplicate and for a single purpose at the place and date indicated above.

Fdo. El Vendedor / Signed by the Seller: ___________________      Fdo. El Comprador / Signed by the Buyer: ___________________

Additional documentation required

To successfully finalize the purchase and update the Spanish vehicle registry, you will need to gather several additional documents alongside this signed contract:

• Original Vehicle Registration Certificate (Permiso de Circulación): Must be handed over by the seller.
• Valid ITV (Inspección Técnica de Vehículos): The vehicle must have a passing, up-to-date ITV inspection certificate (Tarjeta de ITV).
• Copies of DNI / NIE / Passport: Identification documents for both the buyer and the seller.
• Proof of Payment for the Transfer Tax (Modelo 600): You must liquidate the Impuesto de Transmisiones Patrimoniales (ITP) at the regional tax office (Junta de Castilla y León) before presenting the documents to the DGT.
• Application Form: The official DGT vehicle transfer application form, properly filled out and signed by both parties.

Expert Tip: Always make sure to draft two copies of the contract—one for the buyer and one for the seller—and include the exact time and date of the handover on the document. This timestamp is vital for the seller, as it protects you from any speeding tickets, parking fines, or tolls incurred by the buyer after the vehicle leaves your possession in Venta De Baños.