How to Temporarily De-register Your Vehicle in Paterna: Free Downloadable DGT Template
If you are planning to stop using your vehicle for a long period—due to high repair costs, financial constraints, or seasonal use—you can perform a "Baja Temporal" (Temporary De-registration) with the Spanish Traffic Department (DGT). This process exempts you from paying the annual circulation tax (IVTM) in Paterna and ensures you are not liable for fines related to an uninsured or uninspected vehicle. This template provides the formal request structure required to initiate this process.
Instructions on how and where to submit it in Paterna
To process a temporary de-registration in Paterna, you have two primary options:
- Online: The most efficient method is through the DGT Electronic Office using your Digital Certificate, Cl@ve, or DNIe.
- In-Person: You must schedule an appointment ("Cita Previa") at the DGT Provincial Headquarters in Valencia (Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico). You cannot process this directly at the Paterna Town Hall; however, you should notify the Paterna Tax Office (SUMA or local treasury) once the DGT provides your proof of de-registration to ensure your circulation tax is suspended.
SOLICITUD DE BAJA TEMPORAL DE VEHÍCULO
A LA JEFATURA PROVINCIAL DE TRÁFICO DE VALENCIA
D./Dña. [Nombre y Apellidos], con DNI/NIE [Número de identificación], y domicilio a efectos de notificaciones en [Dirección completa], C.P. [Código Postal], Paterna (Valencia).
EXPONE:
Que soy titular del vehículo con matrícula [Número de matrícula] y número de bastidor [Número de bastidor].
SOLICITA:
Que se proceda a la BAJA TEMPORAL del vehículo arriba indicado en el Registro de Vehículos de la DGT, por motivos de [indicar motivo: ej. reparación, uso estacional, motivos económicos], de conformidad con la normativa vigente.
En Paterna, a [Día] de [Mes] de [Año].
Firma:
[Firma del titular]
Additional documentation required
When submitting your request, ensure you have the following documents ready:
- Official Application Form: The "Solicitud de trámites de vehículos" form provided by the DGT.
- Identification: Your original DNI, NIE, or Passport.
- Proof of Payment: The receipt of the paid DGT fee (Tasa 4.1, which costs approximately 8.67€).
- Vehicle Documentation: The original "Permiso de Circulación" (Vehicle Registration Certificate).
- Representation: If you are acting on behalf of someone else, you must provide a signed authorization document (Modelo de representación de la DGT).
Expert Tip: Always keep a copy of the "Justificante de Baja" issued by the DGT. Once you receive this, take a copy to the Paterna municipal tax office. While the DGT system is centralized, it is best practice to confirm with the local council that your vehicle has been removed from the municipal tax roll to avoid receiving an automated tax bill for the following year. Remember that a vehicle in temporary de-registration cannot be driven on public roads; if you need to move it to a workshop, you must request special temporary permits.