How to Notify the Teror Town Hall of a Vehicle Sale: Downloadable Template (Word/PDF)

If you have recently sold a vehicle in Spain, you are likely aware of the need to notify the DGT. However, many sellers forget a crucial secondary step: notifying the local Town Hall (Ayuntamiento). In Teror, this notification is essential to stop the accrual of the "Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica" (IVTM), commonly known as the "road tax." Failure to notify the local authorities can result in you being held liable for tax payments even after the vehicle has changed ownership.

Instructions on how and where to submit your notification in Teror

To ensure the ownership change is recorded in the municipal tax database for the town of Teror, you must submit a formal request ("Instancia General"). You have two primary ways to do this:

• In-person: Visit the Citizen Attention Office (Oficina de Atención al Ciudadano) at the Teror Town Hall. Ensure you bring your original ID (DNI/NIE) and a photocopy of the signed sales contract.
• Online: If you possess a digital certificate or Cl@ve PIN, you can submit the document via the "Sede Electrónica" of the Ayuntamiento de Teror. Look for the section labeled "Instancia General" to upload your signed notification.

AL AYUNTAMIENTO DE TEROR

D./Dña. ________________________________________, con DNI/NIE número ________________, y domicilio a efectos de notificaciones en ________________________________, C.P. ________, Teror (Las Palmas).

EXPONE:
Que con fecha ____/____/____ he procedido a la venta del vehículo de mi propiedad con matrícula ___________ y marca/modelo ______________________.

Que, habiendo realizado el cambio de titularidad ante la Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT), solicito a este Ayuntamiento la baja en el padrón del Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica (IVTM) correspondiente a dicho vehículo, con efectos desde la fecha de la transmisión.

SOLICITA:
Que se tenga por presentado este escrito junto con la documentación adjunta y se proceda a realizar la baja del vehículo en el censo municipal de contribuyentes de este impuesto.

En Teror, a ____ de ____________ de 202__.

Fdo: __________________________

Additional documentation required

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

• Copy of your DNI/NIE: A clear photocopy of the seller's identification.
• Proof of Transfer: A copy of the "Permiso de Circulación" showing the new owner's details, or the official "Informe de Antecedentes del Vehículo" issued by the DGT confirming the change of ownership.
• Sales Contract: A copy of the private purchase/sale agreement (contrato de compraventa) if the DGT transfer is still being processed.

Expert Tip: Always ask for a "sello de entrada" (a stamped copy) if you submit the document in person. This acts as your legal receipt. If you submit it online, save the "Justificante de Registro" (registration receipt) as a PDF. Keep these records for at least four years, as this is the statute of limitations for tax claims in Spain. By taking this proactive step in Teror, you protect yourself from future tax demands related to a vehicle you no longer own.