How to Notify the Palma City Council of a Vehicle Sale: Downloadable Template (Word/PDF)
When you sell a vehicle in Spain, it is not enough to simply hand over the keys and sign the transfer contract. To avoid future tax liabilities, such as the IVTM (Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica), you must notify the local authorities. This article provides a practical guide and a ready-to-use template to formally notify the Palma City Council (Ajuntament de Palma) that you are no longer the owner of the vehicle.
Instructions on how and where to submit it in Palma (La)
Once you have sold your vehicle, you must ensure the transfer is recorded at the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico). However, to update your municipal tax records in Palma, you should submit a formal notification to the local tax office (Agència Tributària de Palma). You can submit the document in the following ways:
- In-person: Visit the OAC (Oficines d'Atenció a la Ciutadania) in Palma. It is highly recommended to book an appointment (cita previa) via the official website of the Ajuntament de Palma.
- Online: If you have a digital certificate or Cl@ve PIN, you can submit the request through the "Seu Electrònica" of the Palma City Council.
- By Post: You can send the documentation via certified mail (correo administrativo) to the municipal tax department.
A LA ATENCIÓN DEL AYUNTAMIENTO DE PALMA (AGÈNCIA TRIBUTÀRIA)
ASUNTO: NOTIFICACIÓN DE VENTA DE VEHÍCULO Y SOLICITUD DE BAJA EN EL PADRÓN DEL IVTM
D./Dña. _________________________________________, con DNI/NIE _________________, y domicilio a efectos de notificaciones en _________________________________________, CP _________, Palma.
EXPONE:
Que con fecha ____/____/____, he procedido a la venta del vehículo de mi propiedad con matrícula _________ y marca/modelo _________________________.
SOLICITA:
Que se tome nota de dicha transmisión a efectos del Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica (IVTM) y se proceda a darme de baja como sujeto pasivo de dicho impuesto a partir del periodo impositivo siguiente, evitando así la generación de futuras liquidaciones tributarias.
Adjunto a la presente copia del contrato de compraventa y/o el justificante de la transferencia realizado ante la DGT.
En Palma, a ____ de ____________ de 20____.
Fdo.: _________________________
Additional documentation required
To ensure your request is processed without delays, you must attach the following documents to the template:
- Proof of Identity: A clear photocopy of your DNI, NIE, or Passport.
- Proof of Transfer: A copy of the "Permiso de Circulación" showing the new owner, or the official "Informe de Vehículo" issued by the DGT confirming the change of ownership.
- Contract: A copy of the private purchase contract (Contrato de Compraventa) signed by both buyer and seller.
- Representation: If you are acting through a representative, you must include a signed authorization (autorización de representación) and the representative's ID.
Expert Tip: Always keep a stamped copy of your submission (the "sello de entrada"). This document is your only legal protection if you receive a tax demand for a vehicle you no longer own. If you find the bureaucracy overwhelming, many "gestorías" in Palma can handle this entire process for a small fee, ensuring the DGT and the City Council records are perfectly synchronized.