Download the Vehicle Sale Notice Template for Noain (Word/PDF)
When you sell a vehicle in Spain, simply handing over the keys and signing a purchase contract is not enough. To protect yourself from future liabilities—such as speeding tickets, parking fines (multas), or the annual circulation tax (IVTM)—you are legally required to notify both the DGT (Directorate-General for Traffic) and your local town hall (Ayuntamiento). This practical guide explains how to complete the Notificación de Venta de Vehículo al Ayuntamiento (Vehicle Sale Notification to the Town Hall) specifically for residents and transactions involving Noain, and includes a ready-to-use legal template to streamline the process.
Instructions on how and where to submit it in Noain
Once you have sold your car, motorcycle, or van, you must notify the municipal tax office where the vehicle's IVTM (Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica) is registered. For residents of Noain (Valle de Elorz / Noain Elortzibar), this is managed by the local municipality.
- In-person submission: You can submit the notification at the General Registry Office (Registro General) of the Ayuntamiento de Noain. It is usually recommended to book an appointment (cita previa) beforehand through their official website.
- Online submission: If you possess a digital certificate (Certificado Digital), Cl@ve, or electronic ID (DNI electrónico), you can submit the notification electronically through the Noain Town Hall's Electronic Office (Sede Electrónica) to save time.
- By postal mail: You can send the completed and signed document via registered mail (correo administrativo) addressed to the Ayuntamiento de Noain, though digital or in-person submission is much faster.
AL AYUNTAMIENTO DE NOAIN (VALLE DE ELORZ)
DATOS DEL VIDENTE (PROPIETARIO ACTUAL):
Nombre y Apellidos: [Nombre y Apellidos del Vendedor]
DNI/NIE: [Número de DNI/NIE]
Domicilio a efectos de notificaciones: [Dirección completa], [Código Postal], Noain (Navarra)
Teléfono: [Teléfono de contacto] | Correo electrónico: [Email]DATOS DEL COMPRADOR:
Nombre y Apellidos / Razón Social: [Nombre del Comprador]
DNI/NIE/CIF: [DNI/NIE/CIF del Comprador]
Domicilio: [Dirección completa del Comprador], [Código Postal], [Ciudad]DATOS DEL VEHÍCULO:
Matrícula: [0000-XXX]
Marca: [Marca] | Modelo: [Modelo]
Número de Bastidor: [17 dígitos del número de bastidor]EXPONE:
Primero. Que con fecha [Día] de [Mes] de [Año], se ha procedido a la venta del vehículo arriba referenciado al comprador indicado, tal y como se acredita mediante el contrato de compraventa adjunto.
Segundo. Que a los efectos previstos en la normativa reguladora del Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica (IVTM), y con el fin de evitar la emisión de liquidaciones indebidas a nombre del firmante:
SOLICITA:
Único. Que se tenga por presentada esta comunicación de venta del vehículo de mi propiedad, procediéndose a la actualización de los datos en el Padrón Municipal del Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica y a girar los sucesivos recibos a nombre del nuevo titular a partir del periodo impositivo correspondiente.
En Noain, a [Día] de [Mes] de [Año]
Fdo.: [Firma del Vendedor]
Additional documentation required
To ensure that the Ayuntamiento de Noain processes your vehicle sale notification without delays or rejections, you must attach the following supporting documents along with the filled-out template:
- Copy of your DNI/NIE: A clear photocopy of the seller's identification document.
- Copy of the Buyer's DNI/NIE: Identification document of the new owner.
- Signed Purchase Contract (Contrato de Compraventa): Showing clearly the date and exact time the vehicle was handed over.
- DGT Receipt of Sale Notification: Although you are notifying the town hall directly, it is highly recommended to complete the official "Notificación de Venta" at the DGT first and attach their receipt as ultimate proof.
Closing paragraph with expert tips
As a traffic and legal expert in Spain, my golden rule is never to skip notifying the local council. Even if you have already notified the DGT, town halls operate on separate municipal tax databases for the IVTM (road tax), and updates can sometimes take weeks to sync. By presenting this notification directly to the Ayuntamiento de Noain immediately after the sale, you completely shield yourself from paying pending or future municipal vehicle taxes for a car you no longer own, ensuring a clean and legally secure break with your sold vehicle.