How to Temporarily De-register Your Vehicle in Santa Lucía: Official Template Download
If you own a vehicle in Santa Lucía and plan to stop using it for a period of time—whether due to mechanical issues, financial reasons, or long-term travel—you can opt for a "Baja Temporal" (Temporary De-registration). This official procedure with the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico) exempts you from paying the municipal vehicle tax (IVTM) in Santa Lucía and prevents the accumulation of unnecessary insurance costs. Below, we provide the essential template to initiate this process.
Instructions on how and where to submit your request in Santa Lucía
To process your temporary de-registration, you have three main options:
- Online: The most efficient method is via the DGT Electronic Office using your Digital Certificate, Cl@ve, or DNIe.
- In-Person (Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico): You must book an appointment ("Cita Previa") at the nearest DGT office. While Santa Lucía does not have a permanent Jefatura, residents typically head to the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria office.
- Documentation: Ensure you have the completed form, your DNI/NIE, and the vehicle's registration certificate (Permiso de Circulación).
SOLICITUD DE BAJA TEMPORAL DE VEHÍCULO
A LA JEFATURA PROVINCIAL DE TRÁFICO DE LAS PALMAS
D./Dña. [Nombre y Apellidos], con DNI/NIE [Número de identificación], y domicilio a efectos de notificaciones en [Dirección completa, Código Postal, Santa Lucía de Tirajana], como propietario del vehículo con matrícula [Número de matrícula] y marca/modelo [Marca y Modelo].
EXPONE:
Que, por motivos de [indicar motivo: ej. larga estancia en el extranjero, reparación, etc.], solicito la BAJA TEMPORAL del vehículo arriba mencionado en el Registro de Vehículos de la Dirección General de Tráfico, de conformidad con la normativa vigente.
SOLICITA:
Que se proceda a tramitar la baja temporal del citado vehículo y se me notifique la resolución correspondiente.
En [Santa Lucía de Tirajana], a [Día] de [Mes] de [Año].
Fdo: [Firma del interesado]
Additional documentation required
Beyond the form provided above, you must ensure you have the following items ready to avoid delays at the DGT office:
- Identity proof: Valid DNI, NIE, or Passport.
- Vehicle Identification: The original "Permiso de Circulación" (Vehicle Registration Document).
- Payment of Fees: You will need to pay the DGT administrative fee (Tasa 4.1). This can be paid online during the application process or via a bank transfer before your appointment.
- Authorization: If you are hiring a third party or a "gestoría" to handle this for you, you must provide a signed authorization form ("Modelo de Representación").
Expert Tip: Remember that while your vehicle is in temporary de-registration, it cannot be driven on public roads under any circumstances, as it is no longer insured or taxed. Additionally, if you plan to keep the vehicle in a garage in Santa Lucía, ensure it is stored on private property. If you decide to put it back on the road in the future, you must request a "Rehabilitación" (Re-registration) before driving it, which will require a new ITV (Technical Inspection) if the previous one has expired during the de-registration period.