Lost Your Driving License in Cerdedo? Download Our Official Replacement Request Template
If you have lost your Spanish driving license or if it has been stolen, you are legally required to obtain a duplicate before you can continue driving. This process, known as a Duplicado por pérdida o sustracción, is a standard administrative procedure handled by the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico). We have provided a ready-to-use template below to help you formally request your replacement, ensuring you have all the necessary information documented for your visit to the authorities.
How and Where to Submit Your Request in Cerdedo
As Cerdedo (part of the municipality of Cerdedo-Cotobade) falls under the jurisdiction of the Pontevedra province, you must coordinate with the local DGT office (Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico). While you can often start the process online via the DGT "Sede Electrónica" using a digital certificate or Cl@ve, many residents prefer to handle the paperwork in person to ensure accuracy.
- Step 1: Prepare the template provided below.
- Step 2: Pay the official DGT fee (Tasa 4.4) via the DGT website or at the office.
- Step 3: Book an appointment (Cita Previa) by calling 060 or visiting the DGT website.
- Step 4: Present your documentation at the Pontevedra Provincial Traffic Headquarters.
SOLICITUD DE DUPLICADO DE PERMISO DE CONDUCIR POR PÉRDIDA O SUSTRACCIÓN
A LA JEFATURA PROVINCIAL DE TRÁFICO DE PONTEVEDRA
D./Dña. [Nombre y Apellidos], con DNI/NIE [Número de Identificación], y domicilio a efectos de notificaciones en [Dirección completa, Código Postal, Cerdedo-Cotobade], ante esta Jefatura comparezco y, como mejor proceda, EXPONGO:
Que habiendo extraviado/sido objeto de sustracción mi permiso de conducir con número [Número del permiso si lo recuerda], solicito la expedición de un duplicado del mismo.
A tal efecto, adjunto el justificante de pago de la tasa correspondiente (Tasa 4.4) y mi documento de identidad en vigor.
En [Lugar], a [Día] de [Mes] de [Año].
Fdo.: [Firma del solicitante]
Additional Documentation Required
To successfully process your request at the traffic office, you must bring the following items alongside your completed form:
- Valid Identity Document: Your original DNI or Passport (and a photocopy).
- Proof of Payment: The receipt for the paid Tasa 4.4 fee.
- Photograph: A recent passport-sized photograph (32x26 mm) if you are submitting the request in person at an office where they cannot capture your photo digitally.
- Declaration of Loss: While the template serves as your formal request, if your license was stolen, it is highly recommended that you file a police report (denuncia) at the local Guardia Civil station first.
Expert Tip: Always double-check your appointment time. The DGT offices in Galicia are often busy, and arriving 10 minutes late can result in your appointment being canceled. If you possess a digital certificate, we strongly recommend using the DGT online portal to avoid the commute to Pontevedra entirely, as the duplicate license will be mailed directly to your registered address in Cerdedo.