How to Notify the City Council of a Vehicle Sale in Grau i Platja: Downloadable Template

If you have recently sold your vehicle, notifying the DGT (General Directorate of Traffic) is not the only step you must take. To avoid future tax liabilities, such as the IVTM (Vehicle Mechanical Traction Tax), you must also notify the local City Council. This article provides a practical guide and a ready-to-use template to help you process this notification in Grau i Platja (Gandía) efficiently.

Instructions on how and where to submit your notification in Grau i Platja

In Spain, the "Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica" (IVTM) is an annual tax managed by the municipality where the vehicle is registered. Even if you have signed a purchase agreement, the City Council will continue to bill you for the tax until they are officially notified of the change in ownership.

To submit your notification in the Grau i Platja area:

• In-Person: You can visit the "Oficina de Atención al Ciudadano" (OAC) in Gandía or the specific administrative offices serving the Grau i Platja district. Ensure you bring your ID and the original documentation.
• Online: You can submit the notification via the "Sede Electrónica" of the Ayuntamiento de Gandía using a digital certificate (Certificado Digital) or Cl@ve PIN. This is the fastest and most recommended method.
• By Mail: You may submit the document via a Post Office (Correos) using "Correo Administrativo" (certified mail with a recorded stamp).

A LA ATENCIÓN DEL AYUNTAMIENTO DE GANDÍA (DEPARTAMENTO DE RECAUDACIÓN / IVTM)

D./Dña. ________________________________________, con DNI/NIE ________________ y domicilio a efectos de notificaciones en ________________________________________, actuando como vendedor del vehículo con matrícula ____________ y número de bastidor ________________________________________.

EXPONE:
Que con fecha ____/____/____ he procedido a la venta del vehículo arriba indicado a D./Dña. ________________________________________, con DNI/NIE ________________.

SOLICITA:
Que se tome nota de dicha transmisión a efectos de la baja del Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica (IVTM) a mi nombre, y se proceda a la actualización de los datos del padrón municipal correspondiente, para que el nuevo titular pase a ser el sujeto pasivo del impuesto a partir del siguiente periodo impositivo.

En ____________, a ____ de ____________ de 20____.

Firma:

__________________________

Additional documentation required

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

• A copy of your National Identity Document (DNI) or NIE.
• A copy of the "Contrato de Compraventa" (Purchase Contract) signed by both parties.
• The "Permiso de Circulación" (Vehicle Registration Certificate) showing the new owner's details, or the official "Informe de Vehículo" issued by the DGT confirming the change of ownership has been processed.
• If you are acting through a representative, a signed authorization document.

Expert Tip: Always keep a copy of the notification stamped by the City Council. This document is your only legal proof that you are no longer responsible for the vehicle's municipal taxes. If you receive a tax bill for the following year, you can present this stamped copy to request the cancellation of the debt immediately. If you have any doubts, visit the local municipal tax office in Gandía before the annual tax collection period starts to ensure your status is correctly updated.