How to Buy or Sell a Used Car in Yecla: Download Our Bilingual Sales Contract Template

Buying or selling a vehicle between private individuals in Spain can feel like a bureaucratic maze. Whether you are a resident of Yecla or a newcomer, ensuring you have a legally binding document is the single most important step to protect yourself from future liability. This bilingual "Contrato de Compraventa de Vehículo entre Particulares" (Private Vehicle Sales Contract) is designed to clearly define the terms of the sale, the condition of the car, and the transfer of ownership, ensuring both the buyer and the seller are fully protected under Spanish law.

Instructions on how and where to process the sale in Yecla

Once you have signed the contract, you must complete the legal transfer of the vehicle. In Spain, the process involves two main government bodies: the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico) and the local Hacienda (Tax Office).

• Step 1: Pay the ITP (Impuesto de Transmisiones Patrimoniales). In the Region of Murcia, you must pay this tax within 30 days of the sale. You can process this online via the "Agencia Tributaria de la Región de Murcia" website or at a local collaborating bank.
• Step 2: Change of Ownership (DGT). Once the tax is paid, you must request an appointment ("cita previa") at the Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico in Murcia (as there is no permanent DGT office in Yecla) or use an authorized 'Gestoría' in Yecla to handle the paperwork electronically for you.
• Step 3: Documentation. Present the signed contract, your DNI/NIE, the vehicle's "Permiso de Circulación," and proof of tax payment.

CONTRATO DE COMPRAVENTA DE VEHÍCULO / VEHICLE SALES CONTRACT

En (In) ___________, a (on) ____ de (of) ___________ de (of) 202_.

REUNIDOS / PARTIES
Vendedor (Seller): ____________________, con DNI/NIE: ____________________.
Comprador (Buyer): ____________________, con DNI/NIE: ____________________.

OBJETO / OBJECT
El Vendedor transfiere al Comprador el vehículo (The Seller transfers to the Buyer the vehicle):
Marca/Modelo (Make/Model): ____________________
Matrícula (License Plate): ____________________
Bastidor (VIN): ____________________

PRECIO Y ESTADO / PRICE AND CONDITION
El precio acordado es de (The agreed price is): __________ Euros.
El Comprador declara conocer el estado actual del vehículo (The Buyer declares to know the current condition of the vehicle).

FIRMAS / SIGNATURES
Fdo. Vendedor (Signed Seller) ____________________
Fdo. Comprador (Signed Buyer) ____________________

Additional documentation required

To ensure the transaction is completed without hitches, ensure you have the following documents ready:

• Original Permiso de Circulación: The vehicle's registration document.
• ITV Card (Ficha Técnica): This must be up to date and include the stamp of the last inspection.
• Proof of Road Tax (Impuesto de Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica): You must prove that the "Sello del Ayuntamiento" (the annual circulation tax paid to the Yecla Town Hall) is paid for the current year.
• DNI/NIE/Passport: Clear photocopies of the identity documents of both the buyer and the seller.

Expert Tip: Never hand over the keys until you have seen the signed contract and confirmed the payment method. If you are the seller, check the "Informe de Vehículo" at the DGT website before the sale to ensure the car has no outstanding "embargos" (liens) or "precintos" (seizures) that would prevent the transfer. If you feel overwhelmed by the process, visiting a local 'Gestoría' in Yecla is a highly recommended, low-cost investment to ensure all taxes and records are filed perfectly.