How to Notify the Sale of Your Vehicle to the Town Hall in Arico (Abades and Las Norias): Downloadable Template

When you sell a vehicle in Spain, it is not enough to simply sign a purchase contract. Beyond notifying the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico), it is highly recommended to notify the local Town Hall (Ayuntamiento) where the vehicle was registered. This step is crucial to ensure that you are no longer held liable for the IVTM (Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica), or the "car tax." If you reside in the area of Abades or Las Norias, your administrative jurisdiction is the Arico Town Hall.

Instructions on how and where to submit it in Abades (Los) and Las Norias

The Arico Town Hall manages the tax records for the localities of Abades and Las Norias. To ensure you stop receiving tax bills for a car you no longer own, follow these steps:

• Download and complete the template: Fill in your personal details and the vehicle information accurately.
• In-person submission: You can take the completed document to the Arico Town Hall (Ayuntamiento de Arico) offices. It is recommended to bring two copies so the registry clerk can stamp one as your official proof of receipt.
• Electronic submission: If you possess a Digital Certificate or Cl@ve PIN, you can submit this document through the Arico Town Hall’s "Sede Electrónica" (Electronic Office) under the section for general instances (Instancia General).

A LA ATENCIÓN DEL AYUNTAMIENTO DE ARICO

D./Dña. ________________________________________, con DNI/NIE ________________, y domicilio a efectos de notificaciones en ________________________________, en calidad de vendedor del vehículo con matrícula _______________ y bastidor _____________________.

EXPONE:
Que con fecha ____ de ____________ de 20__, he procedido a la venta del vehículo arriba mencionado a D./Dña. ________________________________, con DNI/NIE ________________.

SOLICITA:
Que se tome nota de dicha transmisión a efectos del Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica (IVTM) y se proceda a dar de baja el vehículo en mi padrón fiscal, dejando de girar los recibos correspondientes a mi nombre a partir del próximo periodo impositivo.

En Arico, a ____ de ____________ de 20__.

Fdo.: ___________________________

Additional documentation required

To ensure your request is processed without delays by the Arico municipal authorities, you must attach the following documents to your notification:

• Copy of your DNI/NIE: A clear photocopy of the seller's identification document.
• Contract of Sale (Contrato de Compraventa): A copy of the signed contract between the buyer and the seller.
• Proof of Transfer: A copy of the "Permiso de Circulación" showing the transfer has been initiated or completed at the DGT.
• Proof of Ownership: If available, the updated "Ficha Técnica" or the new circulation permit issued to the buyer.

Expert Tip: Always keep the stamped copy of this notification indefinitely. In many Spanish municipalities, tax departments are sometimes slow to update their databases. Having proof that you formally notified the Town Hall of the sale is your best legal protection against receiving an IVTM tax bill for a car you have already sold. If you have any doubts, contact the "Recaudación" department of the Arico Town Hall directly before the next tax payment cycle begins.