How to Download and Use the Temporary Vehicle Deregistration Template in Fisterra (Word/PDF)

If you own a vehicle in Spain that you are not going to use for a long period—whether due to a long trip, mechanical breakdown, or simply to save money while it sits in your garage—processing a temporary deregistration (known in Spain as a baja temporal) with the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico) is the smartest legal move. This process exempts you from paying the annual circulation tax (IVTM) and frees you from mandatory vehicle insurance (SOA) obligations while the vehicle is off the road. For residents in and around Fisterra, handling this correctly is straightforward once you have the right documentation.

Instructions on how and where to submit it in Fisterra

As Fisterra is a coastal municipality in the province of A Coruña, residents have a few reliable avenues to submit their temporary vehicle deregistration request to the DGT:

• Online via the DGT Electronic Office (Sede Electrónica): This is the fastest and most convenient method. You will need a digital certificate (Certificado Digital), DNIe, or Cl@ve credentials. The process is instantaneous, and the fee can be paid online.
• In-Person at the Provincial Traffic Headquarters (Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico): The closest office for Fisterra residents is located in A Coruña. You must book an appointment in advance (cita previa) by calling 060 or through the official DGT website.
• Through an Authorized Administrative Agency (Gestoría): If you prefer to avoid bureaucratic hurdles, you can hire a local gestor in the Costa da Morte region to handle the submission on your behalf for a small service fee.

A QUIEN CORRESPONDA / JEFATURA PROVINCIAL DE TRÁFICO DE A CORUÑA

DATOS DEL INTERESADO / SOLICITANTE:
Nombre y Apellidos: [Nombre y Apellidos del Titular]
D.I.N. / N.I.E.: [Número de Documento de Identidad]
Domicilio a efectos de notificaciones: [Calle, Número, Piso]
Código Postal: [15155 Fisterra] | Localidad: [Fisterra] | Provincia: [A Coruña]
Teléfono de contacto: [Número de Teléfono] | Correo electrónico: [Correo Electrónico]

DATOS DEL VEHÍCULO:
Matrícula: [0000-XXX]
Marca: [Marca del vehículo]
Modelo: [Modelo del vehículo]
Número de Bastidor (VIN): [17 dígitos del bastidor]

EXPONE:
Que siendo titular del vehículo anteriormente referenciado, mediante el presente escrito SOLICITA la BAJA TEMPORAL del mismo en el Registro de Vehículos de la Dirección General de Tráfico, amparándome en lo dispuesto en la normativa vigente de tráfico y circulación.

MOTIVO DE LA SOLICITUD (Opcional):
[Indicar el motivo, por ejemplo: Reparación de larga duración, estancia en el extranjero, cese temporal de uso, etc.]

Asimismo, declaro conocer que durante el tiempo que dure la baja temporal el vehículo no podrá circular por las vías públicas, quedando suspendida la obligación de suscripción del seguro obligatorio de automóviles y el devengo del Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica (IVTM), sin perjuicio de las responsabilidades que pudieran derivarse de su tenencia en caso de incumplimiento.

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

Fdo.: ___________________________________
(Firma del titular)

Additional documentation required

To ensure your temporary deregistration is approved without delays by the DGT, you must accompany your application with specific documents:

• Official DGT Application Form: The specific vehicle deregistration form (solicitud de baja).
• Proof of Identity: Valid DNI, NIE, or Spanish Residence Card of the vehicle owner. If the vehicle belongs to a company, the CIF and the representative's ID are required.
• Vehicle Documents: The Vehicle Registration Certificate (Permiso de Circulación) and the Technical Inspection Card (Tarjeta de ITV). Note: If these documents were lost or stolen, you must explicitly state this in your application.
• Payment of the DGT Fee: The official tax rate for vehicle deregistrations (Tasa 4.1) must be paid beforehand, unless exempt due to specific circumstances like vehicle theft or court orders.

As an expert tip for residents in Fisterra, remember that a temporary deregistration is not indefinite under current Spanish regulations; it usually has a maximum validity period (typically one year, though it can be renewed prior to expiration). If you fail to renew it or put the vehicle back on the road without reversing the status, you could face hefty penalties from the DGT and local authorities. Always keep your digital or physical receipt of the deregistration stored safely to present to the local town hall (Concello de Fisterra) if any issues arise regarding the local vehicle tax (IVTM).