How to Notify the Sale of Your Vehicle to the Manzanares Town Hall: Downloadable Template

When you sell a vehicle in Spain, it is not enough to simply sign the purchase contract. While the DGT (Traffic Department) is notified of the ownership change, many town halls still require you to notify them regarding the Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica (IVTM), commonly known as the "road tax." In Manzanares, failing to notify the local authority can result in you being held liable for the tax in the following year. This template will help you formally declare the transfer of ownership to the local tax office.

Instructions on how and where to submit it in Manzanares

To ensure your notification is processed correctly, follow these steps:

• Complete the template: Fill in your personal details, the vehicle information, and the buyer's details.
• Digital Submission (Recommended): You can submit this through the Sede Electrónica of the Ayuntamiento de Manzanares using a digital certificate (Certificado Digital) or Cl@ve PIN. This is the fastest and most secure method.
• In-Person Submission: You may visit the Registro General at the Town Hall (Plaza de la Constitución, 1, 13200 Manzanares, Ciudad Real). Ensure you bring your ID (DNI/NIE) and the original documentation.
• Appointment: It is highly recommended to check if an appointment (cita previa) is required via the official Manzanares municipal website before visiting.

SOLICITUD DE COMUNICACIÓN DE TRANSMISIÓN DE VEHÍCULO

A LA ATENCIÓN DEL AYUNTAMIENTO DE MANZANARES (CIUDAD REAL)

D./Dña. _________________________________________, con DNI/NIE ________________, y domicilio a efectos de notificaciones en _________________________________________, CP _________, teléfono ________________, correo electrónico ________________.

EXPONE:
Que con fecha de ____/____/________, he procedido a la venta/transmisión del vehículo de mi propiedad que se detalla a continuación:
- Matrícula: ________________
- Marca: ________________
- Modelo: ________________

Que el adquirente del citado vehículo es D./Dña. _________________________________________, con DNI/NIE ________________, y domicilio en _________________________________________.

SOLICITA:
Que se tome nota de dicha transmisión a los efectos de dar de baja el vehículo en el padrón del Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica (IVTM) de este municipio, y se proceda a la regularización de las cuotas correspondientes a partir del ejercicio siguiente.

En Manzanares, a ____ de ____________ de 20____.

Fdo.: _________________________

Additional documentation required

When submitting your notification, you must attach the following documents to avoid delays:

• A copy of your DNI, NIE, or Passport.
• A copy of the "Permiso de Circulación" (Vehicle Registration) showing the new owner's details, or the official "Informe de Antecedentes" issued by the DGT confirming the transfer.
• A copy of the "Contrato de Compraventa" (Purchase Contract) signed by both parties.
• If acting through a representative, a signed authorization document (modelo de representación).

Expert Tip: Always keep a stamped copy of your submission (or the digital registration receipt) in your archives. In Spain, "paper trails" are essential. If you receive a tax demand for the following year despite having sold the car, this document will be your only legal defense to prove that you fulfilled your administrative obligations on time. If you are selling the car to a dealership, they usually handle this process, but it is always safer to verify that the vehicle has been removed from your name in the municipal tax database.