How to Notify the Sale of Your Vehicle to the Riberas (Soto del Barco) Town Hall: Downloadable Template

If you have recently sold your vehicle, you are likely aware that you must notify the DGT (Traffic Department). However, many residents of Riberas and the wider Soto del Barco municipality overlook the fact that they must also notify their local Town Hall regarding the "Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica" (IVTM). This official notification ensures that you are no longer liable for the annual road tax in the municipality, preventing future administrative headaches or tax demands for a vehicle you no longer own.

Instructions on how and where to submit your notification in Riberas (Soto del Barco)

To process this request, you must submit the notification to the Soto del Barco Town Hall (Ayuntamiento). You have three primary ways to do this:

• In-person: Visit the Town Hall (Ayuntamiento de Soto del Barco) at Plaza de la Constitución, 1, 33134 Soto del Barco, Asturias. It is recommended to bring two copies of the document so one can be stamped as your "registro de entrada" (proof of submission).
• Electronic Registry (Recommended): If you have a digital certificate or Cl@ve PIN, you can submit the document via the official Soto del Barco Electronic Headquarters. This is the fastest and most secure method.
• Post Office (Correos): You can send the document via "correo administrativo" in a certified envelope, which allows the post office to stamp the date of submission.

A LA ATENCIÓN DEL AYUNTAMIENTO DE SOTO DEL BARCO (ASTURIAS)

DATOS DEL VENDEDOR (TITULAR ACTUAL):
Nombre y Apellidos: [Nombre del Vendedor]
DNI/NIE: [Número de Identificación]
Dirección: [Dirección completa en Riberas/Soto del Barco]
Teléfono: [Número de teléfono]

OBJETO: COMUNICACIÓN DE VENTA DE VEHÍCULO PARA LA BAJA EN EL IVTM

Por la presente, comunico al Ayuntamiento de Soto del Barco la venta de mi vehículo, con el fin de que se proceda a la baja del mismo en el padrón del Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica (IVTM) a partir de la fecha de la venta.

DATOS DEL VEHÍCULO:
Matrícula: [Número de Matrícula]
Marca: [Marca]
Modelo: [Modelo]
Fecha de la venta: [Día/Mes/Año]

DATOS DEL COMPRADOR:
Nombre y Apellidos: [Nombre del Comprador]
DNI/NIE: [Número de Identificación del Comprador]

Adjunto copia del contrato de compraventa y/o permiso de circulación donde consta el cambio de titularidad.

En [Localidad], a [Día] de [Mes] de [Año].

Fdo: [Firma del Vendedor]

Additional documentation required

When submitting your notification to the Soto del Barco Town Hall, you must accompany the template with the following documents to prove the transaction:

• A copy of the "Permiso de Circulación" showing the transfer of ownership (or the "Informe de Vehículo" from the DGT).
• A copy of your DNI, NIE, or Passport.
• A copy of the signed "Contrato de Compraventa" (Private Sales Contract) between the parties.
• If you are acting through a representative, a signed authorization document (representación voluntaria).

Expert Tip: Never rely on verbal agreements with the buyer regarding the notification of the sale. Even if the buyer promises to handle the paperwork, you are legally responsible until the change is reflected in the traffic database. Always keep your "registro de entrada" document safe; it is your only legal protection against future claims for unpaid road taxes or traffic fines incurred by the new owner. If you have any doubts, visit the local municipal office in Soto del Barco early in the morning to avoid peak hours.