Download Your Car Purchase Deposit Agreement (Contrato de Arras) for Fuente El Saz de Jarama

Buying a car from a private seller in Spain can be a daunting process, especially when it comes to securing the deal. A Contrato de Arras (Deposit Agreement) is a private contract where the buyer pays a small sum to the seller to "reserve" the vehicle. This document legally binds both parties: if the seller backs out, they must return double the deposit; if the buyer backs out, they forfeit the deposit. This template is designed for residents in Fuente El Saz de Jarama to ensure your purchase is protected by Spanish law.

How and Where to Use This Document in Fuente El Saz de Jarama

Since this is a private agreement between individuals, you do not need to submit it to the local Ayuntamiento or any government office. However, you should follow these practical steps:

• Meeting: Arrange to meet the seller in a neutral, public place within Fuente El Saz de Jarama to inspect the car and sign the document.
• Identification: Both parties must present their original DNI, NIE, or Passport.
• Copies: Print two copies, one for the buyer and one for the seller. Both must be signed on every page.
• Payment: Do not pay the deposit in cash if possible; use a bank transfer so there is a digital trail of the transaction linked to the agreement.

CONTRATO DE ARRAS PARA LA COMPRAVENTA DE VEHÍCULO / VEHICLE PURCHASE DEPOSIT AGREEMENT

REUNIDOS / PARTIES:
De una parte, D./Dña. [Nombre del Vendedor], con DNI/NIE [Número], en adelante "EL VENDEDOR". / On one hand, Mr./Ms. [Seller Name], with ID [Number], hereinafter "THE SELLER".
De otra parte, D./Dña. [Nombre del Comprador], con DNI/NIE [Número], en adelante "EL COMPRADOR". / On the other hand, Mr./Ms. [Buyer Name], with ID [Number], hereinafter "THE BUYER".

OBJETO / OBJECT:
EL VENDEDOR se compromete a vender a EL COMPRADOR el vehículo [Marca y Modelo], con matrícula [Matrícula] y número de bastidor [Bastidor]. / THE SELLER agrees to sell to THE BUYER the vehicle [Make and Model], with license plate [Plate] and VIN [VIN].

PRECIO Y ARRAS / PRICE AND DEPOSIT:
El precio total de venta es de [Precio] €. EL COMPRADOR entrega en este acto la cantidad de [Cantidad de Arras] € en concepto de arras. / The total sale price is [Price] €. THE BUYER pays the amount of [Deposit Amount] € as a deposit.

PLAZO / DEADLINE:
La compraventa se formalizará antes del día [Fecha Límite]. / The sale shall be formalized before [Deadline Date].

Firmado en Fuente El Saz de Jarama, a [Día] de [Mes] de [Año]. / Signed in Fuente El Saz de Jarama, on [Day] of [Month], [Year].

Firma Vendedor / Seller Signature: ____________________
Firma Comprador / Buyer Signature: ____________________

Additional Documentation Required

While the Contrato de Arras secures the intent, you will eventually need the following to finalize the transfer of ownership (Cambio de Titularidad) at the DGT:

• Permiso de Circulación: The vehicle's registration document.
• ITV Card: Ensure the vehicle has a valid Technical Inspection certificate.
• Impuesto de Circulación: Proof that the previous year’s road tax (IVTM) has been paid.
• Model 620: The tax form for the Transfer of Assets (ITP), which must be paid at the regional tax office before going to the DGT.

Expert Tip: Before signing the Contrato de Arras, always request an "Informe de Vehículo" from the DGT website. This report costs a small fee and will tell you if the car has any outstanding liens, embargoes, or unpaid fines that could prevent you from registering the car in your name. Never pay the full amount until the transfer is officially confirmed in the DGT records.