Buying a Car in Ruilobuca: Download Your Official Deposit Agreement (Contrato de Arras)

If you are planning to purchase a vehicle in Ruilobuca, protecting your transaction is essential. A Contrato de Arras (Deposit Agreement) is a private legal contract used in Spain to formalize a reservation. By paying a small deposit, you secure the vehicle and commit the seller to the sale, providing legal recourse if either party decides to back out of the deal. Use this bilingual template to ensure your interests are protected before you hand over any money.

How to formalize and sign your agreement in Ruilobuca

Since this is a private agreement between two individuals or a private party and a dealership, you do not need to submit this document to the local Ayuntamiento or a government office. However, for it to be effective in Ruilobuca, you should follow these steps:

• Print two copies of the document (one for the buyer, one for the seller).
• Ensure both parties sign every page of the document.
• Attach a photocopy of the DNI (National ID) or NIE of both the buyer and the seller to the contract.
• If you are paying the deposit in cash, ensure you receive a signed receipt or note the payment method clearly within the document.

CONTRATO DE ARRAS PENITENCIALES / PENITENTIAL DEPOSIT AGREEMENT

En Ruilobuca, a [Date] de [Month] de [Year] / In Ruilobuca, on [Date] of [Month], [Year].

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

OBJETO / OBJECT
El Vendedor se compromete a vender al Comprador el vehículo / The Seller agrees to sell to the Buyer the vehicle:
Marca/Modelo: [Make/Model] | Matrícula: [Plate Number] | Bastidor: [VIN]

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 / The total price is [Amount] €. The Buyer pays [Deposit Amount] € as a deposit.

CONDICIONES / CONDITIONS
Si el Comprador desiste, perderá las arras. Si el Vendedor desiste, deberá devolver el doble de las arras recibidas (Art. 1454 Código Civil) / If the Buyer withdraws, they lose the deposit. If the Seller withdraws, they must return double the deposit received (Art. 1454 Civil Code).

FIRMAS / SIGNATURES
Fdo: [Seller Signature] ____________________ Fdo: [Buyer Signature] ____________________

Additional documentation required

While the Contrato de Arras secures the reservation, the actual transfer of the vehicle in Spain requires further paperwork. Once you proceed to the final sale, ensure you obtain the following:

• The original Permiso de Circulación (Vehicle Registration).
• The Ficha Técnica (Technical Inspection Card) with a valid ITV stamp.
• Proof of payment of the local "Impuesto de Circulación" (Road Tax) for the current year.
• A signed Contrato de Compraventa (Bill of Sale) for the final transfer.
• Proof of payment of the Impuesto de Transmisiones Patrimoniales (Model 620/621) submitted to the tax authorities.

Expert Tip: Never pay the full price of the vehicle until you have verified the vehicle's status at the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico) by requesting a "Informe de Vehículo." This will confirm if the car has any outstanding liens, embargoes, or unpaid fines that could become your responsibility after the purchase. Always keep a digital copy of your signed Contrato de Arras as proof of the agreed-upon price and terms.