How to Notify the Sale of Your Vehicle to the Ripollet City Council: Downloadable Template

When you sell a vehicle in Spain, it is not enough to simply sign the contract with the buyer. You must inform the relevant authorities to avoid being held liable for future traffic fines or the "Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica" (IVTM), commonly known as the road tax. This guide provides a template to notify the Ayuntamiento de Ripollet that you are no longer the owner of the vehicle, ensuring you are removed from their tax registry.

How and Where to Submit Your Notification in Ripollet

To process this notification in Ripollet, you must present the documentation at the municipal registry (Oficina de Atención Ciudadana). You have two main options:

• In-person: Visit the OAC (Oficina de Atención Ciudadana) at the Ripollet Town Hall. It is highly recommended to book an appointment (cita previa) through the official Ripollet municipal website to avoid long waits.
• Online: If you possess a digital certificate (Certificado Digital) or Cl@ve PIN, you can submit the request through the "Sede Electrónica" of the Ripollet City Council, which is the most efficient and fastest method.

A LA ATENCIÓN DEL AYUNTAMIENTO DE RIPOLLET (DEPARTAMENTO DE GESTIÓN TRIBUTARIA)

D./Dña. ________________________________________, con DNI/NIE ________________ y domicilio a efectos de notificaciones en ________________________________________, C.P. ________, en Ripollet.

EXPONE:
Que con fecha ____/____/____ he procedido a la transmisión/venta del vehículo de mi propiedad con matrícula ________ y número de bastidor ________________________________________.

Que, en virtud de lo establecido en la normativa vigente, solicito la baja del padrón del Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica (IVTM) de dicho vehículo a mi nombre, así como la actualización de los datos en sus registros municipales.

SOLICITA:
Que se tenga por presentado este escrito junto con la documentación adjunta, se proceda a realizar el cambio de titularidad a efectos fiscales y se me notifique la resolución correspondiente.

En Ripollet, a ____ de ____________ de 20____.

Firma:
__________________________

Additional Documentation Required

To ensure your request is processed without delays, you must attach the following documents to the template provided above:

• A copy of your DNI, NIE, or Passport.
• A copy of the "Contrato de Compraventa" (Sales Contract) signed by both parties.
• A copy of the "Permiso de Circulación" (Vehicle Registration Certificate) showing the new owner’s details, or the document provided by the DGT confirming the transfer of ownership.
• If you are acting through a representative, a signed authorization document (autorización de representación).

Expert Tip: Never rely solely on the buyer to handle the transfer of ownership at the DGT (Tráfico). Always perform the "Notificación de Venta" at the DGT first, and then notify the local Town Hall. If you do not notify the Ayuntamiento, the tax bill for the following year may still arrive in your name, and you will be responsible for proving the sale occurred before the tax accrual date (January 1st). Always keep a stamped copy of your submission as proof of receipt.