How to Register a Foreign Vehicle in Catabois: Downloadable Application Template
If you have recently moved to Catabois or imported a vehicle from abroad, you are legally required to register it with the Spanish authorities. This process, known as Matriculación de Vehículos, allows your foreign car to receive Spanish license plates. This article provides a practical guide and a formal application template to help you navigate the process with the Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT).
Instructions on how and where to submit your application in Catabois
To register your vehicle, you must submit the formal application to the DGT. While many procedures are now digital, you may need to visit the nearest provincial traffic office (Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico). For residents in Catabois (Ferrol), your reference office is located in A Coruña. Follow these steps:
- Step 1: Complete the official application form provided below.
- Step 2: Ensure you have paid the "Tasa 1.1" fee at the DGT website or via your bank.
- Step 3: Schedule an appointment (Cita Previa) through the official DGT website before heading to the A Coruña provincial office.
- Step 4: Present the completed form along with your identification and technical documentation.
SOLICITUD DE MATRICULACIÓN DE VEHÍCULO
A LA JEFATURA PROVINCIAL DE TRÁFICO DE A CORUÑA
D/Dña. _________________________________________, con DNI/NIE número ________________, y domicilio a efectos de notificaciones en _________________________________________, código postal __________, Catabois (Ferrol), ante esta Jefatura comparezco y, como mejor proceda en Derecho, EXPONGO:
Que soy propietario del vehículo marca ________________, modelo ________________, número de bastidor ________________, actualmente con matrícula extranjera ________________.
Que por medio del presente escrito, SOLICITO la matriculación ordinaria del vehículo mencionado en España, habiendo cumplido con los requisitos técnicos y fiscales exigidos por la normativa vigente.
En Catabois, a ____ de ____________ de 20____.
Fdo.: __________________________
Additional documentation required
Submitting the form is only one part of the process. To ensure your application is successful, you must attach the following documents:
- Proof of Identity: Original DNI, NIE, or Passport.
- Technical Inspection (ITV): A card proving the vehicle has passed the Spanish ITV (Inspección Técnica de Vehículos) for imported cars.
- Proof of Ownership: The original foreign registration document (Permiso de Circulación) and the purchase contract or invoice.
- Tax Compliance: Proof of payment or exemption for the "Impuesto de Matriculación" (Model 576) and "Impuesto de Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica" (IVTM) paid to the local Ayuntamiento.
Expert Tip: Before starting, verify if your vehicle meets the current environmental emissions standards required for Spanish roads. Often, the most time-consuming part is the ITV appointment; book this as early as possible to avoid delays. If you are not fluent in Spanish administrative procedures, consider using a local gestoría in the Ferrol/Catabois area to handle the tax filings on your behalf, as missing a single tax form can stall your application for weeks.