How to Temporarily De-register Your Vehicle in Calella: Downloadable DGT Template
If you own a vehicle in Calella that you are not planning to use for a while—perhaps because it is undergoing repairs, you are traveling abroad, or you simply want to save on insurance and road tax—you can opt for a temporary de-registration (baja temporal) with the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico). This process officially removes the vehicle from circulation without requiring you to scrap it. This article provides you with the necessary legal template to initiate this process correctly.
Instructions on how and where to submit it in Calella
In Spain, the DGT handles all vehicle de-registrations. Since the process is highly digitalized, you have two main ways to submit your request if you are based in Calella:
- Online: This is the fastest method. You can access the DGT electronic headquarters (Sede Electrónica) using your Cl@ve, digital certificate, or electronic ID. You will need to fill out the official form and pay the corresponding fee (Tasa 4.1).
- In-Person: If you prefer to visit an office, the closest Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico is located in Barcelona (Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 184). Note that you must schedule an appointment (cita previa) by calling 060 or visiting the DGT website before arriving.
Once the temporary de-registration is processed, you will not be able to drive the vehicle on public roads, nor will you be charged the municipal road tax (Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica) in Calella, provided you submit the DGT confirmation to the local town hall.
SOLICITUD DE BAJA TEMPORAL DE VEHÍCULO
A LA JEFATURA PROVINCIAL DE TRÁFICO DE BARCELONA
D./Dña. [Nombre y Apellidos del Titular], con DNI/NIE [Número de Identificación], y domicilio a efectos de notificaciones en [Dirección completa en Calella], actuando en calidad de titular del vehículo que se detalla a continuación:
DATOS DEL VEHÍCULO:
Matrícula: [Número de matrícula]
Marca: [Marca]
Modelo: [Modelo]
Número de Bastidor: [Número de bastidor]
EXPONE:
Que, por motivos de [indicar motivo: reparación, estancia en el extranjero, etc.], solicito la BAJA TEMPORAL del vehículo mencionado, de conformidad con lo establecido en el Reglamento General de Vehículos.
SOLICITA:
Que se proceda a tramitar la baja temporal del vehículo en el Registro de Vehículos de la Dirección General de Tráfico.
En [Ciudad], a [Día] de [Mes] de [Año].
Fdo: [Nombre y Apellidos del Titular]
Additional documentation required
When you submit your application, whether online or at the DGT office in Barcelona, ensure you have the following documents ready:
- DNI, NIE, or Passport: Valid identification of the vehicle owner.
- Proof of Payment: The receipt of the payment of the DGT fee (Tasa 4.1).
- Vehicle Documentation: The original vehicle registration certificate (Permiso de Circulación).
- Representation document: If you are hiring a gestor to do this for you, a signed mandate (documento de mandato) is required.
Expert Tip: Remember that a temporary de-registration has a legal limit. If you do not renew it, the vehicle will remain in the system, but you must keep it off public roads at all times. If you decide to put the car back on the road in the future, you must go through the "alta" (re-registration) process. Always keep a digital copy of the stamped request for your records in case you need to prove the vehicle's status to the Calella local police or tax authorities.