How to Notify the Sale of Your Vehicle to Laguardia City Hall (Downloadable Template)
When you sell a vehicle in Spain, it is not enough to simply notify the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico). You must also inform the City Hall (Ayuntamiento) where the vehicle was registered for the "Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica" (IVTM), commonly known as the road tax. If you fail to do this, you may continue to be billed for the tax even after the car is no longer yours. This article provides a ready-to-use template to formally notify the Laguardia City Hall of your vehicle's sale.
Instructions on how and where to submit it in Laguardia
To ensure your notification is processed correctly, follow these steps:
- Download and fill: Complete the template provided below with your personal details and the vehicle's information.
- In-Person Submission: You can take the document to the Laguardia Town Hall (Ayuntamiento de Laguardia) at the General Registry (Registro General). Ensure you bring a copy to be stamped as your "recibí" (proof of receipt).
- Electronic Submission: If you possess a Digital Certificate or Cl@ve PIN, you can submit the document through the official Laguardia City Hall electronic office (Sede Electrónica).
- Deadlines: It is highly recommended to submit this notification within 15 days of the sale date to avoid the issuance of the next tax cycle in your name.
AL AYUNTAMIENTO DE LAGUARDIA
D./Dña. ________________________________________, con DNI/NIE ________________ y domicilio a efectos de notificaciones en ________________________________________, C.P. ________, teléfono ________________ y correo electrónico ________________.
EXPONE:
Que con fecha ____ de ____________ de 20____, he procedido a la venta/transmisión del vehículo de mi propiedad con matrícula ________ y número de bastidor ________________.
Que, conforme a lo establecido en la Ley Reguladora de las Haciendas Locales, solicito la baja en el padrón del Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica (IVTM) de este municipio, así como la exoneración del pago de las cuotas devengadas con posterioridad a la fecha de transmisión.
SOLICITA:
Que se tenga por presentado este escrito y la documentación adjunta, y se proceda a realizar el cambio de titularidad en el padrón municipal del vehículo arriba indicado.
En Laguardia, a ____ de ____________ de 20____.
Fdo: __________________________
Additional documentation required
When submitting your notification to the Laguardia City Hall, you must attach the following supporting documents:
- Copy of your ID (DNI/NIE/Passport): Ensure it is clear and valid.
- Proof of Sale: A copy of the "Contrato de Compraventa" (Sales Contract) or the "Permiso de Circulación" showing the new owner's details.
- DGT Report: It is advisable to attach the "Informe de Vehículo" from the DGT, which confirms the change of ownership has been registered in the national database.
Expert Tip: Always keep your stamped copy of this notification indefinitely. In the event of a clerical error where the City Hall continues to send you tax bills, this stamped document is your primary legal defense to prove that you fulfilled your obligations on time. If you sold the vehicle to a dealership, the dealership often handles this, but it is your responsibility to verify that the change has actually been processed in the municipal records.