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How to Secure Your Vehicle Purchase in Lozoyuela: Downloadable Deposit Contract Template

Buying a car from a private seller in Spain can be a daunting process, especially when you want to ensure the vehicle remains reserved for you while you arrange financing or inspections. In Spain, this is managed through a Contrato de Arras. This is a private legal agreement where the buyer pays a small deposit to the seller to "reserve" the vehicle. If the buyer backs out, they lose the deposit; if the seller backs out, they must return double the amount. This template will help you formalize the purchase safely in the Lozoyuela area.

Instructions on how to use and formalize this contract in Lozoyuela

Since this is a private agreement between two individuals, you do not need to submit this to the Lozoyuela Town Hall or the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico) immediately. However, it serves as your primary legal protection. To formalize it, follow these steps:

Print two copies of the bilingual template provided below.
Both the buyer and the seller must sign every page of both copies.
Ensure you check the seller's DNI (or NIE) to verify their identity.
Once the car is ready for the final transfer, you will take the signed contract along with the vehicle documentation to a Gestoría or the local DGT office to finalize the change of ownership (cambio de titularidad).

📄 Modelo Oficial / Official Template

Plantilla / Template

CONTRATO DE ARRAS (DEPOSIT CONTRACT)

En/In: Lozoyuela, Madrid.
Fecha/Date: [Date]

REUNIDOS/PARTIES:
Vendedor/Seller: [Full Name], con DNI/NIE [Number].
Comprador/Buyer: [Full Name], con DNI/NIE [Number].

OBJETO/OBJECT:
El Vendedor se compromete a vender y el Comprador a comprar el vehículo: Marca/Make: [Brand], Modelo/Model: [Model], Matrícula/Plate: [Plate Number].

PRECIO Y ARRAS/PRICE AND DEPOSIT:
El precio total es de [Amount] €. El Comprador entrega en este acto la cantidad de [Deposit Amount] € en concepto de arras (deposit).

CONDICIONES/CONDITIONS:
Si el Comprador desiste, perderá la cantidad entregada. Si el Vendedor desiste, deberá devolver el doble de la cantidad recibida (Art. 1454 Código Civil).

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

Additional documentation required

To successfully complete the vehicle purchase in Lozoyuela after using this template, ensure you have the following documents ready for the final transfer:

Permiso de Circulación: The vehicle's registration document.
ITV Card: The technical inspection card showing the vehicle has passed its MOT equivalent in Spain.
Proof of Payment: A bank transfer receipt or signed receipt of cash payment (if under legal limits).
DNI/NIE: Original and photocopy of both the buyer and seller.
Tax Payment: Proof of payment of the Impuesto de Transmisiones Patrimoniales (ITP) at the Comunidad de Madrid office.

Expert Tip: Always verify the vehicle's status at the DGT website using the license plate number before signing the contract. Request an Informe de Vehículo to ensure there are no outstanding debts, liens, or embargoes (cargas) attached to the car. In Lozoyuela, if you are unsure about the paperwork, hiring a local Gestor Administrativo is highly recommended to handle the official transfer of ownership and ensure all taxes are paid correctly, saving you potential future headaches with the tax authorities.