How to Request a European Certificate of Conformity (COC) in Bermeo: Downloadable Template
If you have recently imported a vehicle to Spain or are planning to register a foreign-bought car in Bermeo, you will inevitably encounter the requirement for a European Certificate of Conformity (COC). This document is the official declaration issued by a vehicle manufacturer certifying that the car complies with the technical standards required by the European Union. Without it, the Spanish DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico) and the ITV (Technical Inspection Station) cannot verify the vehicle's specifications, making registration impossible. This guide provides you with the necessary template to request this document from the manufacturer or their authorized representative.
Instructions on how and where to submit it in Bermeo
While the COC is requested from the manufacturer, your subsequent administrative steps take place within the local Bermeo bureaucracy. Once you have received the certificate, you must follow these steps:
- Step 1: Complete the template below with your vehicle's specific details (VIN, make, and model).
- Step 2: Send the request via email or registered post to the vehicle manufacturer’s official customer service department in Spain.
- Step 3: Once you receive the original COC, you must take it to an ITV station. While there is no ITV station directly within the Bermeo town center, the closest authorized stations are located in the surrounding areas of Busturialdea (such as the ITV station in Amorebieta-Etxano).
- Step 4: Present the COC along with your vehicle's foreign registration documents to the ITV inspector to initiate the "Matriculación" process.
A LA ATENCIÓN DEL DEPARTAMENTO DE HOMOLOGACIONES / ATENCIÓN AL CLIENTE
ASUNTO: SOLICITUD DE CERTIFICADO DE CONFORMIDAD EUROPEO (COC)
D./Dña. __________________________________________, con DNI/NIE número ________________, y domicilio a efectos de notificaciones en __________________________________________ (Bermeo, Bizkaia), en calidad de propietario del vehículo que se detalla a continuación:
MARCA: __________________________
MODELO: __________________________
NÚMERO DE BASTIDOR (VIN): __________________________EXPONE:
Que, con el fin de realizar los trámites de matriculación/inspección técnica en España, solicito la emisión y envío del Certificado de Conformidad Europeo (COC) original correspondiente al vehículo anteriormente referenciado.
Adjunto a esta solicitud copia de la documentación del vehículo y mi documento de identidad para acreditar la propiedad.
Por todo lo expuesto,
SOLICITO:
Que tengan por presentada esta solicitud y procedan a la emisión del citado certificado, enviándolo a la dirección postal indicada anteriormente o a la dirección de correo electrónico: __________________________.
En Bermeo, a _____ de ____________ de 202_.
Fdo.: __________________________
Additional documentation required
To ensure your request is processed without delays, you must attach the following documents to the template provided above:
- A clear copy of your DNI, NIE, or Passport.
- A copy of the vehicle’s original registration document (Permiso de Circulación) from the country of origin.
- Proof of purchase (Invoice or Bill of Sale) if you are the new owner.
- Payment receipt for the manufacturer's issuance fee (usually requested once the request is reviewed).
Expert Tip: Always keep the original COC in a safe place once you receive it. You will need to show it to the ITV inspector in person, and they may require the original document rather than a photocopy. If your vehicle is older than 1997, it may not have a COC; in that case, you will need to request a "Ficha Técnica Reducida" from an automotive engineer instead. For any complex cases involving imported vehicles in the Bizkaia region, verify if you need to pay the "Impuesto de Matriculación" (Model 576) at the Diputación Foral de Bizkaia before visiting the ITV station.