How to Download the Temporary Vehicle De-registration Template for Benahadux (Word/PDF)

If you own a vehicle in Spain that you are not going to use for a long period—whether due to a prolonged trip, mechanical breakdown, or simply to save money on road tax (IVTM) and insurance while it sits in your garage—the best legal option is to process a temporary de-registration (baja temporal) with the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico). This procedure legally pauses your vehicle's documentation, exempting you from paying municipal vehicle taxes and mandatory insurance during the de-registration period. For residents in Benahadux, navigating this bureaucratic step can be straightforward if you have the right documents and know where to submit them.

Instructions on how and where to submit it in Benahadux

As Benahadux is a municipality in the province of Almería, residents have a couple of primary ways to submit their temporary vehicle de-registration request. The most efficient and fastest method is online, directly through the official DGT electronic headquarters (Sede Electrónica de la DGT) using a digital certificate, Cl@ve, or DNIe. This allows you to pay the corresponding DGT fee online and download your official temporary de-registration certificate instantly.

Alternatively, if you prefer or need to complete the process in person, you must request an appointment (cita previa) at the Provincial Traffic Headquarters of Almería (Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico de Almería), which is the closest office serving Benahadux. You can book your appointment by calling 060 or via the DGT website. On the day of your appointment, you must bring the completed application form, your original DNI/NIE, and the vehicle's documentation.

SOLICITUD DE BAJA TEMPORAL DE VEHÍCULO

A LA JEFATURA PROVINCIAL DE TRÁFICO DE ALMERÍA

DATOS DEL SOLICITANTE / TITULAR:
Nombre y Apellidos: [Nombre y Apellidos]
D.N.I. / N.I.E.: [Número de Documento]
Domicilio: [Calle, Número, Piso]
Código Postal: [04130] Localidad: [Benahadux] Provincia: [Almería]
Teléfono de contacto: [Teléfono] Correo electrónico: [Email]

DATOS DEL VEHÍCULO:
Matrícula: [0000-XXX]
Marca: [Marca] Modelo: [Modelo]
Número de Bastidor (VIN): [17 caracteres]

EXPONE:
Que siendo titular del vehículo anteriormente referenciado, por así convenir a mis intereses y debido a [motivo de la baja, ej: reparación de larga duración / no uso temporal], solicita la BAJA TEMPORAL del mismo en el Registro de Vehículos de la Dirección General de Tráfico, de conformidad con la normativa vigente en el Reglamento General de Vehículos.

SOLICITA:
Se sirva admitir la presente solicitud junto con la documentación adjunta, procediendo a tramitar la baja temporal del vehículo indicado y emitiendo el justificante correspondiente.

En Benahadux, a [Día] de [Mes] de [Año]

Fdo.: ___________________________________
(Firma del titular)

Additional documentation required

To ensure your temporary de-registration request is successfully processed without delays, you must gather and present several key documents alongside your completed template. First, you need proof of identity of the vehicle owner (valid DNI, NIE, or Spanish driving license). If someone is acting on your behalf, they will need a signed authorization form and a copy of your identification. Second, you must present the vehicle's documents: the Permiso de Circulación (Registration Certificate) and the Tarjeta de Inspección Técnica (ITV Technical Inspection Card). Note that while the vehicle is in temporary de-registration, it does not need a valid ITV, but if the ITV expired before the de-registration, you must pass it once you reactivate the vehicle. Finally, you must pay the official DGT administrative fee (Tasa 4.1), unless you are exempt due to specific circumstances like vehicle theft or court-ordered seizures.

Expert tip for Benahadux residents: Always remember to notify your vehicle insurance company once the DGT confirms the temporary de-registration has been processed. While insurers usually require proof of the baja to pause or cancel the policy, doing so promptly ensures you can request a refund for the unconsumed portion of your annual insurance premium. Keep all digital receipts and confirmation documents downloaded from the DGT portal in a safe place until you decide to reactivate your vehicle.