How to Notify the Palamós City Council of a Vehicle Sale: Downloadable Template
When you sell a vehicle in Spain, it is not enough to simply sign the contract. You must ensure the vehicle is removed from your name in the "Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica" (IVTM) registry at your local City Council. This template is designed to help you formally notify the Palamós City Council (Ajuntament de Palamós) that you are no longer the owner, preventing you from receiving future road tax bills for a car you no longer possess.
How and Where to Submit Your Notification in Palamós
To ensure your notification is processed correctly, you must present the document to the Palamós City Council Registry. You have two primary ways to do this:
- In-Person: Visit the OAC (Oficina d'Atenció Ciutadana) at the Palamós Town Hall. It is highly recommended to book an appointment (cita previa) through the official municipal website.
- Online: If you possess a digital certificate (Certificat Digital) or Cl@ve, you can submit the document via the Seu Electrònica of the Ajuntament de Palamós using the "Instància Genèrica" procedure.
A LA ATENCIÓN DEL AYUNTAMIENTO DE PALAMÓS
DATOS DEL INTERESADO/A:
Nombre y Apellidos: [Full Name]
DNI/NIE: [ID Number]
Domicilio a efectos de notificaciones: [Address]
Teléfono: [Phone Number]
EXPONE:
Que con fecha [Date of Sale], he procedido a la venta del vehículo con matrícula [License Plate Number], marca [Make] y modelo [Model].
SOLICITA:
Que se tome nota de dicha transmisión a los efectos del Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica (IVTM), procediendo a la baja del vehículo en el padrón municipal de este Ayuntamiento a mi nombre, y que se deje de girar el recibo correspondiente al próximo ejercicio fiscal.
En Palamós, a [Day] de [Month] de [Year].
Firma:
[Signature]
Additional Documentation Required
To ensure the Town Hall processes your request without delays, you must attach the following documents to your submission:
- Copy of your DNI/NIE: Ensure it is clear and valid.
- Contract of Sale (Contrato de Compraventa): A copy showing the date of the transaction and the details of the buyer.
- DGT Transfer Proof: A copy of the "Permiso de Circulación" showing the vehicle has been successfully transferred to the new owner (this is the most important proof for the Council).
Expert Tip: Never rely solely on the buyer to handle the paperwork at the DGT. While the DGT transfer usually notifies the Town Council automatically, this process can take months or fail due to administrative glitches. Submitting this notification yourself at the Palamós Town Hall provides you with a stamped "registro de entrada," which serves as your legal insurance policy if a tax bill arrives in your name next year. Always keep a copy of this stamped document in your personal records for at least four years.