How to Notify the Sale of Your Vehicle to the Town Hall of San Vicente del Raspeig (Downloadable Template)

When you sell a vehicle in Spain, it is not enough to simply sign the contract with the buyer. To avoid future tax liabilities—specifically the IVTM (Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica), or "road tax"—you must notify the local Town Hall. This article provides a practical guide and a ready-to-use template to formalize this notification specifically for the City Council of San Vicente del Raspeig.

How and Where to Submit Your Notification in San Vicente del Raspeig

Once the transfer of ownership is registered with the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico), it is highly recommended to notify the local Tax Collection Office (Recaudación) of the municipality where the vehicle was registered. In San Vicente del Raspeig, you can submit this notification through the following channels:

• In-Person (General Registry): Visit the OAC (Oficina de Atención al Ciudadano) located at the Town Hall. It is recommended to book an appointment (cita previa) via the official municipal website.
• Electronic Registry: If you have a digital certificate or Cl@ve PIN, you can submit the document through the "Sede Electrónica" of the Ayuntamiento de San Vicente del Raspeig. This is the fastest and most efficient method.
• Post Office: You can send the document via "Correo Administrativo" at any Correos office, ensuring the envelope is open so they can stamp the date on the document before sealing it.

A LA ATENCIÓN DEL DEPARTAMENTO DE GESTIÓN TRIBUTARIA DEL AYUNTAMIENTO DE SAN VICENTE DEL RASPEIG

ASUNTO: NOTIFICACIÓN DE TRANSMISIÓN DE VEHÍCULO Y SOLICITUD DE BAJA EN EL PADRÓN DEL IVTM

D/Dª [Full Name of Seller], con DNI/NIE [ID Number], y domicilio a efectos de notificaciones en [Full Address], mediante el presente escrito,

EXPONE:
Que con fecha [Date of Sale], he procedido a la venta/transmisión del vehículo de mi propiedad con matrícula [License Plate Number], marca [Brand] y modelo [Model].

Que dicha transmisión ha sido debidamente inscrita en el Registro de Vehículos de la Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT), tal y como acredita la documentación adjunta.

SOLICITA:
Que se proceda a la baja del vehículo en el Padrón del Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica (IVTM) de este Ayuntamiento, con efectos desde la fecha de la transmisión, y se deje de girar el recibo a mi nombre a partir del ejercicio siguiente.

En San Vicente del Raspeig, a [Date] de [Month] de [Year].

Fdo: [Signature]

Additional Documentation Required

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

• Copy of your DNI/NIE: Ensure it is valid and clearly legible.
• Permiso de Circulación (Updated): A copy of the new registration document issued by the DGT showing the new owner's details.
• Proof of Sale: A copy of the "Contrato de Compraventa" (Sales Contract) signed by both parties.
• Representation document (if applicable): If a third party is submitting this on your behalf, they must provide a signed authorization and a copy of their ID.

Expert Tip: Always keep a copy of the notification stamped by the Town Hall registry. This is your only legal proof that you have fulfilled your obligation. If you receive a road tax bill for the following year after having sold the car, this stamped document will be the primary evidence needed to file an appeal (recurso de reposición) and have the charge cancelled immediately.