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Secure Your Vehicle Purchase in Torija: Downloadable Deposit Agreement (Contrato de Arras)

Buying a used vehicle in Spain can be a complex process, especially when you need to ensure the seller holds the car for you while you arrange financing or inspections. A Contrato de Arras (Deposit Agreement) is a private contract that serves as a formal reservation. By signing this, you pay a small deposit to the seller, and they commit to selling the vehicle to you at an agreed price, subject to penalties if either party backs out. This template is designed for use in Torija and throughout Spain to protect your interests.

Instructions on how and where to use this document in Torija

Because this is a private contract between two individuals, you do not need to submit it to the Torija Town Hall or the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico) immediately. Follow these steps:

Print two copies: Both the buyer and the seller must sign both copies so that each party retains an original.
Meeting place: If you are meeting in Torija, ensure you verify the seller's DNI (National ID) or NIE against the vehicle's "Permiso de Circulación."
Payment: It is highly recommended to make the deposit payment via bank transfer rather than cash, as this provides a clear trail of the transaction.
Next Steps: Once the final purchase is completed, you will then proceed to the DGT to officially change the ownership (Transferencia).

📄 Modelo Oficial / Official Template

Plantilla / Template

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

REUNIDOS / THE PARTIES:
De una parte, D./Dña. _________________________, con DNI/NIE ____________, en adelante "EL VENDEDOR" (THE SELLER).
De otra parte, D./Dña. _________________________, con DNI/NIE ____________, en adelante "EL COMPRADOR" (THE BUYER).

OBJETO / THE VEHICLE:
Vehículo marca __________, modelo __________, matrícula __________, número de bastidor ____________________.

CLÁUSULAS / TERMS:
1. El COMPRADOR entrega en este acto la cantidad de ________ euros en concepto de ARRAS (DEPOSIT), que se descontarán del precio final de venta.
2. El precio total acordado para el vehículo es de ________ euros.
3. Si el COMPRADOR desiste de la compra, perderá la cantidad entregada. Si el VENDEDOR desiste, deberá devolver al COMPRADOR el doble de la cantidad recibida (art. 1454 Código Civil).
4. La firma del contrato de compraventa definitivo se realizará antes del día ____ de __________ de 20__.

En Torija, a ____ de __________ de 20__.

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

Additional documentation required

To complete the transaction successfully after signing the deposit agreement, you must ensure the following documentation is prepared:

Original Permiso de Circulación: Check that it matches the seller's ID.
ITV Card (Ficha Técnica): Ensure the vehicle has passed its technical inspection and is currently valid.
Proof of Tax Payment: Ensure the "Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica" (IVTM) for the previous year has been paid in the municipality where the car is registered.
DNI/NIE Copies: Photocopies of both parties' identification documents to be attached to the final sales contract.

Expert Tip: Before signing anything, always request a "Informe de Vehículo" from the DGT website using the vehicle's license plate. This report costs a small fee but will reveal if the car has any "cargas" (liens, outstanding fines, or seizures) that could prevent you from registering the vehicle in your name. If you are buying in Torija, ensure the seller has no outstanding local municipal taxes related to the vehicle.