How to Voluntarily De-register Your Vehicle in Tanos: Downloadable DGT Template
If you live in Tanos and find yourself in a situation where you will not be using your vehicle for a long period—whether due to repairs, financial reasons, or long-term travel—you can request a "Baja Temporal" (Temporary De-registration) from the DGT. This legal process exempts you from paying the annual circulation tax (IVTM) in your municipality and prevents further administrative obligations. Below, we provide a practical guide and the official template to help you navigate this bureaucratic process efficiently.
Instructions on how and where to submit it in Tanos
Since Tanos is part of the Torrelavega municipality in Cantabria, you do not need to visit a local office in Tanos itself. Instead, you have two primary options for submitting your request:
- Online: The most efficient method is via the DGT Electronic Office (Sede Electrónica) using your Cl@ve or digital certificate.
- In-person: You must schedule an appointment ("Cita Previa") at the nearest DGT Provincial Traffic Headquarters (Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico) in Santander.
SOLICITUD DE BAJA TEMPORAL DE VEHÍCULO
A LA JEFATURA PROVINCIAL DE TRÁFICO DE CANTABRIA
D/Dña. _________________________________________, con DNI/NIE número ________________, y domicilio a efectos de notificaciones en _________________________________________, CP ________, Tanos (Torrelavega), Cantabria.
EXPONE:
Que es titular del vehículo con matrícula ____________, marca ____________ y modelo ____________.
SOLICITA:
Que se proceda a la BAJA TEMPORAL del vehículo arriba indicado, de acuerdo con lo establecido en el Reglamento General de Vehículos, por motivos de [indicar motivo: ej. larga estancia, reparación, etc.].
En Tanos, a ____ de ____________ de 202X.
Firma:
__________________________
Additional documentation required
To ensure your application is processed without delays, you must prepare the following documents alongside the template:
- Proof of Identity: Your valid DNI, NIE, or Passport.
- Vehicle Documentation: The original "Permiso de Circulación" (Vehicle Registration Certificate).
- Payment of Fees: You must pay the DGT fee (Tasa 4.1) prior to submission. This can be done online through the DGT payment portal.
- Authorization: If you are acting on behalf of someone else, you must provide a signed authorization form ("Modelo de representación de la DGT").
Expert Tip: Remember that while a temporary de-registration suspends your obligation to pay the municipal circulation tax (IVTM), you must inform the Torrelavega City Council (Ayuntamiento de Torrelavega) once the DGT has processed your request. Keep a digital copy of the DGT receipt, as the City Council may require it to stop the tax collection for the following fiscal year. If you intend to drive the vehicle again, you must perform a "Rehabilitación" (Re-registration) before placing the car back on public roads.