How to Notify the Orce City Council of a Vehicle Sale: Downloadable Template
When you sell a vehicle in Spain, it is a common mistake to think that notifying the DGT (Traffic Department) is the only step. In reality, you must also notify your local City Council (Ayuntamiento) to stop the accrual of the "Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica" (IVTM), commonly known as the "road tax." This guide provides you with a ready-to-use template to formally notify the Orce City Council of your vehicle sale, ensuring you are no longer liable for future taxes.
Instructions on how and where to submit it in Orce
To ensure the Orce City Council processes your request correctly, follow these steps:
- Complete the template: Fill in the bracketed information with your personal details and the vehicle's data.
- In-person submission: You can take the completed document to the Orce Town Hall (Ayuntamiento de Orce) registry office. Remember to bring your original DNI/NIE for identification.
- Electronic submission: If you possess a digital certificate (Certificado Digital) or Cl@ve PIN, you can submit this document via the Sede Electrónica of the Orce City Council website to avoid traveling to the office.
- Request a receipt: Always ask for a "sello de entrada" (a stamped copy) or a digital registration receipt. This is your only legal proof that you have fulfilled your obligation.
SOLICITUD DE BAJA EN EL PADRÓN DE VEHÍCULOS (IVTM)
A LA ATENCIÓN DEL AYUNTAMIENTO DE ORCE
D./Dña. ________________________________________, con DNI/NIE número ________________, y domicilio a efectos de notificaciones en ________________________________, C.P. ________, Orce (Granada).
EXPONE:
Que con fecha ____ de ____________ de 20____, he procedido a la venta/transmisión del vehículo de mi propiedad, con matrícula ___________ y marca/modelo ____________________.
Que, en cumplimiento de la normativa vigente relativa al Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica (IVTM), solicito la baja del citado vehículo en el padrón municipal de este Ayuntamiento, adjuntando la documentación acreditativa de la transmisión.
SOLICITA:
Que se tenga por presentado este escrito junto con la documentación adjunta, y se proceda a la baja del vehículo en el censo municipal a partir del próximo periodo impositivo.
En Orce, a ____ de ____________ de 20____.
Fdo: __________________________
Additional documentation required
To successfully process your request at the Orce City Council, you must attach copies of the following documents to the template above:
- DNI/NIE: A photocopy of your national identity document or residency card.
- Permiso de Circulación: A copy of the vehicle's registration certificate showing the transfer of ownership (or the "Contrato de Compraventa" if the new owner has not yet updated the permit).
- Proof of Sale: The signed "Contrato de Compraventa" (Sales Contract) between the buyer and the seller.
- Notification to DGT: It is highly recommended to include proof that the transfer has been successfully notified to the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico).
Expert Tip: Do not delay this process. The IVTM is an annual tax that is charged to whoever appears as the owner on the 1st of January of each year. If you sell your car in February, you are still legally obligated to pay the tax for that entire year. However, notifying the City Council immediately ensures that the tax bill is not issued in your name for the following year. Always keep a digital scan of your stamped notification; it is the most effective way to resolve any potential administrative errors in the future.