How to Notify the Sale of Your Vehicle to the Seròs Town Hall: Downloadable Template
When you sell a vehicle in Spain, it is not enough to just sign the sales contract. You must notify the DGT (Traffic Department) and, crucially, the local Town Hall (Ayuntamiento) where the vehicle was registered for tax purposes. If you fail to notify the Seròs Town Hall, you may remain liable for the "Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica" (IVTM), also known as the road tax, even after the car is no longer in your possession. This template allows you to formally notify the Seròs authorities that the vehicle has been transferred, shielding you from future tax liabilities.
Instructions on how and where to submit it in Seròs
To ensure your notification is processed correctly by the Ajuntament de Seròs, follow these steps:
- Complete the document: Fill in the template provided below with your personal details and the vehicle's information.
- In-person submission: You can visit the Town Hall offices (Oficina d'Atenció al Ciutadà) located at Plaça de l'Ajuntament. Ensure you bring your DNI/NIE and the original signed transfer documents.
- Electronic submission: If you possess a digital certificate (Certificat Digital) or Cl@ve PIN, you can submit this document via the official Seu Electrònica of the Seròs Town Hall website. This is the fastest and most recommended method.
- Request a receipt: Always ensure you receive a stamped copy (or an electronic receipt) confirming the date and time of submission.
A LA ATENCIÓN DEL AYUNTAMIENTO DE SERÒS (LLEIDA)
DATOS DEL INTERESADO/A:
Nombre y Apellidos: _________________________________________________
DNI/NIE: ____________________
Domicilio a efectos de notificaciones: _________________________________
Teléfono: ____________________ Email: _______________________________
EXPONE:
Que con fecha ____/____/20____ he procedido a la transmisión/venta del vehículo de mi propiedad con las siguientes características:
Matrícula: ____________________
Marca y Modelo: ____________________
Que dicha transmisión ha sido formalizada mediante el correspondiente contrato de compraventa, adjuntándose copia del mismo y del permiso de circulación actualizado.
SOLICITA:
Que se tome nota de dicha transmisión a efectos de dar de baja al interesado en el padrón del Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica (IVTM) de este municipio, evitando así la emisión de futuros recibos por dicho concepto.
En Seròs, a ____ de ____________ de 20____.
Firma:
__________________________
Additional documentation required
To successfully process this request at the Seròs Town Hall, you must attach the following documents to your notification:
- Copy of the Sales Contract: A signed copy of the "Contrato de Compraventa" between the buyer and the seller.
- Proof of Transfer: A copy of the "Permiso de Circulación" where the new owner's details appear, or the official DGT document confirming the transfer of ownership.
- Identification: A photocopy of your DNI, NIE, or Passport.
- Representation: If you are acting on behalf of someone else, you must provide a signed authorization document and a copy of the owner's ID.
Expert Tip: Do not wait for the annual tax period to notify the Town Hall. If you sell the car in the middle of the year, the person who is the legal owner on the 1st of January is technically responsible for the full year's road tax. However, notifying the Town Hall immediately helps clear your records for the following fiscal year and prevents administrative errors. Always keep a digital scan of your stamped notification; it is your only legal proof if the Town Hall mistakenly sends a tax bill to your address in the future.