How to Notify the Sale of Your Vehicle to the Town Hall of Casinos (Template Download)

When you sell a vehicle in Spain, it is not enough to simply sign the contract and update the DGT records. You must also notify your local Town Hall (Ayuntamiento) to stop the accrual of the IVTM (Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica), commonly known as the "road tax." This document is essential for residents of Casinos to ensure you are no longer billed for a vehicle you no longer own.

Instructions on how and where to submit it in Casinos

To process this notification in the municipality of Casinos, you have two primary options:

• In-person: Visit the Town Hall (Ayuntamiento de Casinos) located at Plaza Mayor. Ensure you bring the original documentation and a photocopy for the registry stamp.
• Online: If you possess a Digital Certificate or Cl@ve PIN, you can submit the document via the Sede Electrónica (Electronic Office) of the Casinos Town Hall website. This is the fastest and most efficient method.

A LA ATENCIÓN DEL AYUNTAMIENTO DE CASINOS

ASUNTO: COMUNICACIÓN DE TRANSMISIÓN DE VEHÍCULO

D./Dña. [Nombre y Apellidos del vendedor], con DNI/NIE número [Número de identificación], y domicilio a efectos de notificaciones en [Dirección completa],

EXPONE:
Que con fecha [Fecha de la venta], he procedido a la venta del vehículo de mi propiedad con las siguientes características:
- Marca y modelo: [Marca y modelo]
- Matrícula: [Número de matrícula]
- Bastidor: [Número de bastidor]

Que el comprador del mismo es D./Dña. [Nombre y Apellidos del comprador], con DNI/NIE [Número de identificación del comprador], con domicilio en [Dirección del comprador].

SOLICITA:
Que se tome nota de dicha transmisión a efectos del Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica (IVTM) y se proceda a la baja del vehículo en el padrón fiscal a mi nombre, evitando así la emisión de recibos futuros.

En Casinos, a [Día] de [Mes] de [Año].

Fdo.: [Firma del vendedor]

Additional documentation required

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

• A copy of your DNI, NIE, or Passport.
• A copy of the "Permiso de Circulación" (Vehicle Registration Certificate) showing the transfer of ownership or the "Contrato de Compraventa" (Sales Contract).
• If you are acting through a representative, a signed authorization document (representación legal).

Expert Tip: Never rely on the buyer to notify the Town Hall. Even if the buyer agrees to handle the transfer, the legal liability for the road tax remains with the registered owner in the Town Hall records until the notification is officially filed. Always request a "sello de entrada" (entry stamp) or a digital receipt of the submission to keep for your personal tax records for at least four years.