How to Register a Foreign Vehicle in Spain: Download Your Official Application Template for Esplus
Moving to Spain with your vehicle is a common milestone for expats, but the bureaucracy involved in matriculating a foreign car can be daunting. This official application template is designed to help you formally request the registration of your vehicle with the Spanish Traffic Authorities (DGT), ensuring your paperwork is compliant with local regulations in the Esplus area.
Instructions on how and where to submit it in Esplus
To register your vehicle, you must submit your documentation to the Provincial Traffic Headquarters (Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico). Since Esplus falls under the administrative jurisdiction of the Huesca province, you should prepare your file for the DGT office in Huesca.
- Step 1: Complete the provided template in Spanish, ensuring all vehicle data matches your foreign registration certificate (Permiso de Circulación).
- Step 2: Book an appointment ("Cita Previa") through the official DGT website before heading to the office.
- Step 3: Pay the corresponding "Tasa" (Fee 1.1) for vehicle registration.
- Step 4: Present the printed and signed application along with your supporting documents at the registration desk.
SOLICITUD DE MATRICULACIÓN DE VEHÍCULO
A LA JEFATURA PROVINCIAL DE TRÁFICO DE HUESCA
DATOS DEL SOLICITANTE:
Nombre y Apellidos: ________________________________________________
DNI/NIE/Pasaporte: ________________________________________________
Domicilio en Esplus: ________________________________________________
Teléfono de contacto: _______________________________________________
DATOS DEL VEHÍCULO:
Marca: _________________________ Modelo: ___________________________
Número de Bastidor: ________________________________________________
Matrícula Extranjera: _______________ País de origen: ________________
EXPONE:
Que siendo titular del vehículo anteriormente descrito, deseo proceder a su matriculación ordinaria en España para su circulación legal en el territorio nacional.
SOLICITA:
Que tenga por presentado este escrito y la documentación adjunta, y tras los trámites oportunos, se proceda a la matriculación del vehículo y a la expedición del permiso de circulación correspondiente.
En Esplus, a ____ de ____________ de 202__
Firma:
(Nombre y Apellidos)
Additional documentation required
Your application will not be processed without the following supporting documents, which must be submitted alongside the template above:
- Original Foreign Registration Certificate: Both parts if applicable.
- Technical Inspection Card (ITV): You must pass a special "Matriculación" ITV test in Spain to verify the vehicle meets local safety and emissions standards.
- Proof of Ownership: Original purchase invoice or a signed bill of sale (Contrato de Compraventa).
- Tax Compliance: Proof of payment or exemption for the "Impuesto de Matriculación" (Model 576) via the Agencia Tributaria.
- Municipal Tax: Proof of payment of the "Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica" (IVTM) at the Esplus Town Hall (Ayuntamiento).
- Identification: Your valid Passport and NIE (Número de Identidad de Extranjero).
Expert Tip: Before paying for the ITV inspection, ensure your vehicle’s headlights are adjusted for right-hand traffic and that you have a Certificate of Conformity (COC) from the manufacturer. This significantly speeds up the inspection process. If you are importing a vehicle from outside the EU, be prepared for additional customs documentation (DUA). Always keep digital copies of every document submitted for your personal records.