How to Request a Replacement Spanish Driving License in Cabanelles: Downloadable Template
If you have lost your Spanish driving license or it has been stolen, you are legally required to obtain a duplicate before you can continue driving. This article provides a clear guide and a ready-to-use template to help you navigate the bureaucracy of the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico) if you reside in or near Cabanelles, Girona.
Instructions on how and where to submit it in Cabanelles
As Cabanelles is a small municipality in the Alt Empordà region, there is no local DGT office (Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico) within the town itself. To resolve this, you have three primary options:
- Online: The most efficient way is via the DGT "Sede Electrónica" using a Cl@ve PIN or digital certificate.
- In-Person (Girona Office): You must travel to the nearest DGT Provincial Office located in Girona (Carrer de Santa Eugènia, 17). Important: You must book an appointment ("Cita Previa") online at the DGT website before going.
- By Phone: You can call 060 to request the duplicate, though this is often limited to specific circumstances.
If you choose to submit a formal request document (such as the one provided below) to justify your administrative procedure, it should be presented at the official DGT office in Girona or via the "Registro Electrónico Común" if you have a digital signature.
A LA JEFATURA PROVINCIAL DE TRÁFICO DE GIRONA
D./Dña. ________________________________________, con DNI/NIE número ______________, y domicilio a efectos de notificaciones en ____________________________________, Cabanelles (Girona), CP ________.
EXPONE:
Que habiendo extraviado/sido sustraído mi permiso de conducción, por la presente solicito la expedición de un duplicado del mismo, de conformidad con lo establecido en el Reglamento General de Conductores.
SOLICITA:
Que se proceda a la tramitación del duplicado de mi permiso de conducción y se me informe sobre el estado de dicha solicitud.
En Cabanelles, a ____ de ____________ de 20__.
Fdo: __________________________
Additional documentation required
When you go to the DGT office in Girona or process the request online, ensure you have the following ready:
- DNI or NIE: You must present your original valid identification document.
- Proof of Payment: The fee (tasa 4.4) must be paid. You can do this online through the DGT website before your appointment.
- Photo: If you are attending in person, you usually need to provide a recent passport-sized photograph (32x26mm).
- Official Form: The DGT provides a specific "Solicitud de trámites de conductores" form, which the template above supplements for your administrative records.
Expert Tip: Always double-check your appointment time at the Girona office. If you are driving to the office, remember that you cannot legally drive with a photocopy of your license; if your license is lost, you must use public transport or have someone else drive you until you receive the temporary authorization or the new physical card. Keep a printed copy of your appointment confirmation to show to the Guardia Civil if you are stopped on your way to the office.