How to Notify the Sale of Your Vehicle to the Town Hall of El Tablero: Downloadable Template
When you sell a vehicle in Spain, it is not enough to notify the DGT (Directorate-General for Traffic). You must also inform your local Town Hall (Ayuntamiento) to stop the accrual of the "Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica" (IVTM), commonly known as the "road tax." Failure to do this means you remain legally responsible for the tax bills issued by the municipality, even if the car is no longer yours. This article provides a practical guide and a ready-to-use template to notify the Town Hall of El Tablero (Las Palmas) of your vehicle transfer.
Instructions on how and where to submit your notification in El Tablero
To ensure your notification is processed correctly by the Ayuntamiento de San Bartolomé de Tirajana (which governs El Tablero), follow these steps:
- Complete the template: Fill in the details provided in the template below with your personal information and the vehicle's specific data.
- Prepare the submission: You can submit this request in person at the "Oficina de Atención al Ciudadano" (Citizen Service Office) or via the electronic headquarters (Sede Electrónica) of the Ayuntamiento de San Bartolomé de Tirajana if you possess a digital certificate (Certificado Digital) or Cl@ve PIN.
- Ensure accuracy: Double-check that the license plate number and your DNI/NIE are perfectly legible, as errors here are the primary cause of administrative delays.
SOLICITUD DE BAJA POR TRANSMISIÓN EN EL PADRÓN DE VEHÍCULOS
A LA ATENCIÓN DEL AYUNTAMIENTO DE SAN BARTOLOMÉ DE TIRAJANA
DATOS DEL INTERESADO/A:
Nombre y Apellidos: [Nombre completo]
DNI/NIE: [Número de identificación]
Domicilio a efectos de notificaciones: [Dirección completa]
Teléfono: [Número de contacto]
DATOS DEL VEHÍCULO:
Matrícula: [Número de matrícula]
Marca/Modelo: [Marca y modelo]
EXPONE:
Que con fecha [Fecha de venta] he procedido a la venta/transmisión del vehículo arriba indicado, tal como acredita el contrato de compraventa y el justificante de cambio de titularidad de la DGT.
SOLICITA:
Que se proceda a la baja del vehículo en el Padrón del Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica (IVTM) de este Ayuntamiento a partir del ejercicio siguiente a la fecha de la transmisión, evitando así la emisión de recibos futuros a mi nombre.
En [Lugar], a [Día] de [Mes] de [Año].
Fdo.: [Firma del interesado]
Additional documentation required
To ensure your application is accepted without a request for further information ("subsanación"), you must attach the following documents to your notification:
- Copy of your DNI/NIE: A clear photocopy of both sides of your identification document.
- Proof of Sale: A copy of the "Permiso de Circulación" showing the new owner's details, or the "Informe de Vehículo" issued by the DGT confirming the transfer.
- Signed Contract: Although not always mandatory, attaching a copy of the private sales contract (Contrato de Compraventa) is highly recommended as legal proof of the date of transfer.
Expert Tip: Always ask for a stamped copy ("copia sellada") if you submit the document in person. This is your only proof that you fulfilled your legal obligation. If you are doing this online, save the "Justificante de Registro" (Registration Receipt) with the date, time, and entry number. Keeping these records is vital in case the Town Hall erroneously issues a tax bill for the following year.