How to Notify the Alburquerque City Council of a Vehicle Sale: Downloadable Template
When you sell a vehicle in Spain, it is not enough to simply sign the contract with the buyer. To avoid future tax liabilities—specifically the "Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica" (IVTM), commonly known as the "road tax"—you must notify the local City Council where the vehicle is registered. In Alburquerque, failure to notify the local authority can result in you being held liable for the annual tax even if you no longer own the car. This guide provides you with a ready-to-use template to formalize this notification.
Instructions on how and where to submit your notification in Alburquerque
Once you have sold your vehicle and updated the ownership status with the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico), you must inform the Alburquerque City Council (Ayuntamiento de Alburquerque) to stop the tax collection process against your name.
- In-Person: You can visit the Town Hall "Registro General" located at Plaza de España, 1, 06510 Alburquerque, Badajoz. Ensure you bring your original ID (DNI/NIE) and the signed document.
- Electronic Submission: If you have a digital certificate or Cl@ve PIN, you can submit the document via the official Alburquerque Electronic Office (Sede Electrónica).
- Postal Mail: You may send the document via "Correo Administrativo" at your local post office, ensuring the envelope is left open so it can be stamped with the date of submission.
A LA ATENCIÓN DEL AYUNTAMIENTO DE ALBURQUERQUE (DEPARTAMENTO DE RECAUDACIÓN)
D./Dña. ________________________________________, mayor de edad, con DNI/NIE número ____________________ y domicilio a efectos de notificaciones en ________________________________________, CP ________, teléfono de contacto ____________________.
EXPONE:
Que con fecha ____/____/20____, he procedido a la venta/transmisión del vehículo de mi propiedad con matrícula ____________ y marca/modelo ________________________.
Que, conforme a la normativa vigente, solicito que se proceda a la baja del padrón del Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica (IVTM) de dicho vehículo a mi nombre, así como la actualización de los datos en sus archivos municipales.
SOLICITA:
Que se tenga por presentado este escrito junto con la documentación adjunta y se proceda a la modificación de la titularidad del impuesto, evitando así futuras notificaciones de pago a mi nombre respecto a este vehículo.
En Alburquerque, a ____ de ____________ de 20____.
Firma:
__________________________
Additional documentation required
To ensure your request is processed without delays, you must attach the following documents to your template:
- Copy of the DNI/NIE: A photocopy of your national identity document or residency card.
- Proof of Sale: A copy of the "Contrato de Compraventa" (Sales Contract) signed by both parties.
- DGT Transfer Proof: A copy of the "Permiso de Circulación" updated by the DGT showing the new owner, or the "Informe de Vehículo" obtained from the DGT confirming the change of ownership.
Expert Tip: Always keep a stamped copy of your submission. If you submit the document in person, ask the clerk to stamp your copy with the "Sello de Entrada" (entry stamp). This acts as your legal receipt. If you are selling the car, do not hand over the keys until you have received the official transfer confirmation from the DGT, as this is the only way to guarantee that the buyer has fulfilled their part of the obligation.