How to Notify the Laguardia Town Hall of a Vehicle Sale: Downloadable Template
When you sell a vehicle in Spain, it is not enough to simply sign a contract; you must also notify the local municipal authorities. This process is crucial to ensure you are no longer held liable for the "Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica" (IVTM), commonly known as the "road tax" or "sellos." This article provides a practical guide and a ready-to-use template to notify the Laguardia Town Hall of your vehicle's transfer of ownership.
Instructions on how and where to submit it in Laguardia
Once the transfer of the vehicle has been processed by the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico), it is highly recommended that you inform the Laguardia Town Hall (Ayuntamiento de Laguardia) to stop the tax collection process. You can submit the notification through the following methods:
- In-person: Visit the Town Hall Registry Office (Oficina de Registro) located at Plaza Mayor, 1, 01300 Laguardia, Álava. Remember to bring your original DNI and a copy of the notification.
- Electronic Office (Sede Electrónica): If you have a digital certificate or Cl@ve PIN, you can submit the document via the official Laguardia Town Hall website under the "Instancia General" section.
- By Post: You may send the document via certified mail (Correo Administrativo) from any post office (Correos).
A LA ATENCIÓN DEL AYUNTAMIENTO DE LAGUARDIA (ÁLAVA)
D./Dña. ________________________________________, con DNI/NIE número ________________, y domicilio a efectos de notificaciones en ________________________________________, en calidad de antiguo/a titular del vehículo que se detalla a continuación:
DATOS DEL VEHÍCULO:
Matrícula: ________________
Marca: ________________
Modelo: ________________
EXPONE:
Que con fecha ____ de ____________ de 20____, he procedido a la transmisión de la propiedad del vehículo arriba indicado a favor de D./Dña. ________________________________________, con DNI/NIE ________________.
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 municipal de este Ayuntamiento a mi nombre, así como a la actualización de los datos del nuevo titular.
En Laguardia, a ____ de ____________ de 20____.
Fdo.: ________________________
Additional documentation required
To ensure your request is processed without delays, you must attach the following documents to your notification:
- A copy of the "Permiso de Circulación" showing the new owner's details, or the official "Informe de Vehículo" issued by the DGT confirming the transfer.
- A copy of your DNI, NIE, or Passport.
- A copy of the signed "Contrato de Compraventa" (Sales Contract) if requested by the municipal clerk.
Expert Tip: Always request a "sello de entrada" (a stamped copy) when you submit your documents in person. This official stamp acts as your legal receipt. If you are submitting online, download the "justificante de registro" immediately after the upload. Keep these records for at least four years, as this is the statute of limitations for tax claims in Spain. Failing to notify the town hall can result in you receiving tax bills for a vehicle you no longer own.