How to Notify the Local Council of a Vehicle Sale in A Barosa (Lugo): Downloadable Template

When you sell a vehicle in Spain, it is not enough to simply sign the purchase contract. While the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico) handles the ownership transfer, you must also notify your local municipality (Ayuntamiento) to ensure you are no longer liable for the annual circulation tax (IVTM - Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica). This article provides a practical guide and a ready-to-use template for residents of A Barosa to formally notify the local authorities of the change in ownership, preventing future tax claims.

Instructions on how and where to submit it in A Barosa

In A Barosa, as in most municipalities in the province of Lugo, the notification of sale should be presented to the local Town Hall (Concello). You have two main options:

• In-person: Visit the Town Hall registry office (Registro General) with the signed document, your ID (DNI/NIE), and the proof of sale. Ensure you request a "sello de entrada" (a stamped copy) for your personal records.
• Electronic submission: If you have a digital certificate or Cl@ve system, you can submit the document via the official electronic office (Sede Electrónica) of the municipality. This is the fastest and most secure method.

A LA ATENCIÓN DEL AYUNTAMIENTO DE A BAROSA (LUGO)

DATOS DEL SOLICITANTE:
Nombre y Apellidos: _________________________________________________
DNI/NIE: ____________________ Teléfono: _____________________________
Dirección: __________________________________________________________

ASUNTO: COMUNICACIÓN DE VENTA DE VEHÍCULO Y SOLICITUD DE BAJA EN EL PADRÓN DEL IVTM

Por la presente, comunico a este Ayuntamiento la venta del vehículo de mi propiedad, cuyos datos se detallan a continuación, con el fin de que se proceda a la baja del mismo en el Padrón del Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica (IVTM) a partir de la fecha de transmisión:

DATOS DEL VEHÍCULO:
Matrícula: ____________________ Marca/Modelo: ________________________

DATOS DE LA TRANSMISIÓN:
Fecha de venta: ____/____/____
Nombre y Apellidos del comprador: ____________________________________
DNI/NIE del comprador: ______________________________________________

Adjunto a este escrito copia del contrato de compraventa y/o el justificante de cambio de titularidad de la DGT.

En A Barosa, a ____ de ____________ de 20____.

Firma:
(Nombre y Apellidos)

Additional documentation required

To ensure your request is processed without delays, you must attach the following documents to the template above:

• Proof of Identity: A photocopy of your DNI, NIE, or Passport.
• Proof of Sale: A copy of the signed contract of sale (Contrato de Compraventa) or the "Informe de Vehículo" issued by the DGT showing the new owner's details.
• Representation (if applicable): If someone is submitting this on your behalf, they must provide a signed authorization letter and a copy of their own ID.

Expert Tip: Never assume the DGT will automatically notify your town council. While systems are increasingly integrated, errors occur frequently. Always take the initiative to present this notification yourself as soon as the sale is finalized. Keep your stamped copy of this notification indefinitely; it is your only legal shield against future tax demands for a vehicle you no longer possess.