How to Notify the Sant Pol de Mar Town Hall of a Vehicle Sale: Downloadable Template

When you sell a vehicle in Spain, it is not enough to simply change the ownership at the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico). To avoid receiving future municipal road tax bills (the "Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica" or IVTM), you must formally notify your local Town Hall. This article provides a practical guide and a ready-to-use template to notify the Sant Pol de Mar Town Hall of your vehicle's change of ownership.

Instructions on how and where to submit it in Sant Pol de Mar

Once you have sold your vehicle, you must inform the Sant Pol de Mar authorities to ensure they update their tax records. You have two main options to submit your notification:

• Online: You can submit the document through the Sant Pol de Mar E-Office (Seu Electrònica). You will need a digital certificate (Certificado Digital) or Cl@ve PIN to authenticate your submission.
• In-Person: You can visit the OAC (Oficina d'Atenció Ciutadana) at the Town Hall. It is highly recommended to book an appointment (cita previa) through their official website before arriving.

A LA ATENCIÓN DEL AYUNTAMIENTO DE SANT POL DE MAR

ASUNTO: NOTIFICACIÓN DE VENTA DE VEHÍCULO

D./Dña. [Full Name], con DNI/NIE [ID Number] y domicilio a efectos de notificaciones en [Your Address], ante este Ayuntamiento comparezco y, como mejor proceda en Derecho, EXPONGO:

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

Que, a efectos de lo dispuesto en la normativa vigente sobre el Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica (IVTM), SOLICITO:

Que se tome nota de dicha transmisión y se proceda a dar de baja al vehículo en el censo municipal de contribuyentes a mi nombre, evitando así la emisión de futuros recibos del impuesto correspondientes a periodos impositivos posteriores a la fecha de venta.

En Sant Pol de Mar, a [Day] de [Month] de [Year].

Fdo.: [Your Signature]

Datos del nuevo titular:
Nombre: [Buyer's Full Name]
DNI/NIE: [Buyer's ID Number]

Additional documentation required

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

• Proof of identity: A clear copy of your DNI, NIE, or Passport.
• Transfer document: A copy of the "Permiso de Circulación" showing the transfer of ownership, or the "Informe de Vehículo" issued by the DGT confirming the change of ownership has been registered.
• Proof of sale: A copy of the private sales contract (contrato de compraventa) signed by both parties.

Expert Tip: Never rely on the buyer to handle the paperwork. Even if the buyer promises to handle the change of ownership, always verify the status of the vehicle via the DGT website a few weeks after the sale. Keeping a copy of your stamped notification from the Sant Pol de Mar Town Hall is your best defense against receiving municipal fines or tax demands for a vehicle you no longer own.