How to Draft a Private Vehicle Sales Contract in El Viso de San Juan (Downloadable Template)

Buying or selling a used car in Spain can be a daunting administrative task. Whether you are a buyer or a seller in El Viso de San Juan, having a robust legal contract is the single most important step to protect yourself from future liabilities, such as hidden mechanical defects or unpaid traffic fines. This bilingual template is designed to ensure both parties understand their obligations under Spanish law.

Instructions on how and where to submit it in El Viso de San Juan (El)

Once the contract is signed by both parties, the process in El Viso de San Juan involves two main administrative steps to finalize the transfer of ownership:

• Step 1: Tax Payment (ITP): You must pay the "Impuesto de Transmisiones Patrimoniales" (Model 620). In the Castilla-La Mancha region, this is typically handled through the regional tax office (Agencia Tributaria de Castilla-La Mancha). You can do this online via their digital portal or at a local collaborating bank.
• Step 2: DGT Notification: Once the tax is paid, you must complete the "Cambio de Titularidad" at the Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT). While you can go to the provincial office in Toledo, it is highly recommended to do this online using your Cl@ve or digital certificate, or through a professional gestoría in town to save time.

CONTRATO DE COMPRAVENTA DE VEHÍCULO USADO / USED VEHICLE SALES CONTRACT

EN EL VISO DE SAN JUAN, a [Date] de [Month] de [Year].

REUNIDOS / THE PARTIES:
D./Dña. [Seller Name], con DNI/NIE [Number], y domicilio en [Address]. (En adelante, el VENDEDOR / Hereinafter, the SELLER).
D./Dña. [Buyer Name], con DNI/NIE [Number], y domicilio en [Address]. (En adelante, el COMPRADOR / Hereinafter, the BUYER).

EXPONEN / DECLARE:
Que el VENDEDOR es propietario del vehículo marca [Make], modelo [Model], con matrícula [License Plate] y número de bastidor [VIN].
That the SELLER is the owner of the vehicle make [Make], model [Model], with license plate [License Plate] and VIN [VIN].

CLÁUSULAS / CLAUSES:
1. El VENDEDOR vende al COMPRADOR el vehículo descrito por un precio total de [Price] euros.
1. The SELLER sells to the BUYER the described vehicle for a total price of [Price] euros.

2. El vehículo se entrega en el estado mecánico y estético en el que se encuentra, que el COMPRADOR declara conocer.
2. The vehicle is delivered in its current mechanical and aesthetic condition, which the BUYER acknowledges.

3. El VENDEDOR declara que el vehículo está libre de cargas, gravámenes o sanciones pendientes hasta la fecha.
3. The SELLER declares that the vehicle is free of any liens, encumbrances, or pending fines as of this date.

Firmas / Signatures:
Fdo. El VENDEDOR / The SELLER: ____________________
Fdo. El COMPRADOR / The BUYER: ____________________

Additional documentation required

To ensure the transfer is processed successfully by the DGT, you must possess the following documents alongside the signed contract:

• The original "Permiso de Circulación" (Vehicle Registration Document).
• The "Tarjeta de Inspección Técnica de Vehículos" (ITV card) with a valid expiration date.
• Proof of payment of the ITP (Model 620).
• Photocopies of the DNI/NIE of both the buyer and the seller.
• Receipt of the last paid "Impuesto de Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica" (Road Tax paid to the El Viso de San Juan Town Hall).

Expert Tip: Always check the "Informe de Vehículo" from the DGT before handing over any money. This report costs a small fee and will reveal if the car has any "embargos" (seizures) or administrative blocks that would prevent you from registering the car in your name. If you are not comfortable navigating the Spanish bureaucracy, delegating this to a local gestoría is a small investment that prevents significant legal headaches.