How to Register Your Foreign Vehicle in Campanet: Downloadable Template
Bringing a vehicle from abroad to Spain requires navigating specific administrative procedures to ensure it is legally compliant with Spanish traffic laws. If you are a resident in Campanet, Mallorca, you must initiate the process of "Matriculación" (registration) to obtain Spanish license plates. This template provides a formal request letter to submit to the relevant authorities to kickstart your vehicle's registration process, ensuring your application is presented in the professional manner required by Spanish bureaucratic standards.
Instructions on how and where to submit it in Campanet
In Spain, vehicle registration is managed by the Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT). Since there is no DGT office directly in the municipality of Campanet, you have two primary options for submission:
- Online: The most efficient method is via the DGT electronic headquarters (Sede Electrónica) using a digital certificate or Cl@ve PIN.
- In-Person: You must visit the nearest Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico in Palma de Mallorca. It is mandatory to book an appointment (cita previa) online through the official DGT website before attending.
Ensure you print the template, fill in your specific vehicle details, and sign it before submission.
SOLICITUD DE MATRICULACIÓN DE VEHÍCULO PROCEDENTE DEL EXTRANJERO
A LA JEFATURA PROVINCIAL DE TRÁFICO DE BALEARES
D./Dña. ________________________________________, con DNI/NIE número ________________, y domicilio a efectos de notificaciones en la calle ________________________________________, número ____, código postal 07310, Campanet (Illes Balears).
EXPONE:
Que deseo proceder a la matriculación ordinaria en España del vehículo de mi propiedad cuyas características se detallan a continuación:
- Marca: ________________
- Modelo: ________________
- Número de bastidor (VIN): ________________
- Matrícula extranjera actual: ________________
SOLICITA:
Que se tenga por presentado este escrito junto con la documentación adjunta, se tramite la matriculación del vehículo mencionado y se proceda a la expedición del permiso de circulación correspondiente.
En Campanet, a ____ de ____________ de 202__.
Fdo.: ________________________
Additional documentation required
To successfully register your vehicle, you must accompany the template with the following documents:
- Proof of Identity: Original DNI, NIE, or passport.
- Technical Documentation: The original vehicle registration document (Permiso de Circulación) from the country of origin.
- Certificate of Conformity (COC): Or the "Ficha Técnica" issued by an ITV (Inspección Técnica de Vehículos) station in Spain after passing the inspection.
- Proof of Ownership: Original purchase invoice or contract of sale.
- Tax Payments: Proof of payment of the "Impuesto de Matriculación" (Model 576) via the Agencia Tributaria and the "Impuesto de Circulación" (IVTM) paid at the Campanet Town Hall (Ajuntament de Campanet).
Expert Tip: Before driving your car on public roads in Campanet, ensure you have calculated the registration tax correctly, as it is based on CO2 emissions. Many expats find it useful to hire a gestoría (administrative agency) in Mallorca to handle the paperwork, as they can navigate the specific requirements of the Palma DGT office and the local town hall taxes on your behalf, saving you significant time and potential administrative errors.