Download Free Template: Registering a Foreign Vehicle in Estella O Lizarra (Word/PDF)

If you have recently moved to Spain or purchased a vehicle abroad, registering a foreign vehicle in Spain—specifically in the municipality of Estella-Lizarra—is a mandatory legal step to circulate legally on Spanish roads. This process converts your foreign license plates into Spanish ones, ensuring you comply with the Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT) regulations, pay the corresponding local taxes, and pass the ITV (Technical Vehicle Inspection).

Instructions on how and where to submit it in Estella O Lizarra

To successfully register your foreign vehicle while residing or operating in Estella-Lizarra (Navarre), you need to follow a structured procedure involving both local and national Spanish administrations:

• Local Tax (Impuesto de Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica - IVTM): Before heading to traffic authorities, you must pay the municipal circulation tax at the Ayuntamiento de Estella-Lizarra (Town Hall). The amount depends on the fiscal horsepower (caballos fiscales) of your vehicle.
• ITV (Inspección Técnica de Vehículos): Take your car to the nearest ITV station (such as the ITV station in Estella or nearby regional stations) to obtain the Spanish technical sheet (Ficha Técnica). You will need the European Certificate of Conformity (COC) or an equivalent homologation.
• DGT Submission: Once taxes and the ITV are cleared, you must submit your application to the DGT. You can do this online using a digital certificate via the official DGT electronic headquarters, or book an appointment (cita previa) at the Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico in Pamplona (the closest provincial office serving Estella-Lizarra). Alternatively, you can use a gestoría to handle the paperwork on your behalf.

A la Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico de Navarra / Ayuntamiento de Estella-Lizarra

DATOS DEL SOLICITANTE:
Nombre y Apellidos: [Nombre y Apellidos]
D.I.E. / N.I.E. / D.N.I. / Pasaporte: [Número de Identificación]
Domicilio a efectos de notificaciones: [Calle, Número, Piso]
Código Postal: 31200 | Localidad: Estella-Lizarra | Provincia: Navarra
Teléfono de contacto: [Teléfono] | Correo electrónico: [Email]

EXPONE:
Primero. Que el/la que suscribe es propietario/a del vehículo cuyas características se detallan a continuación:
- Marca: [Marca]
- Modelo: [Modelo]
- Número de Bastidor (VIN): [Número de bastidor de 17 dígitos]
- Matrícula extranjera actual: [Matrícula anterior] | País de procedencia: [País]
- Fecha de primera matriculación: [DD/MM/AAAA]

Segundo. Que teniendo establecida mi residencia / domicilio en el término municipal de Estella-Lizarra (Navarra), es mi deseo matricular el citado vehículo en España para su legalización y puesta en circulación conforme a la normativa vigente de tráfico.

SOLICITA:
Que tenga por presentado este escrito junto con la documentación adjunta, se digne a admitirlo y proceda a la tramitación de la matriculación ordinaria del vehículo de mi propiedad, asignándole el correspondiente número de matrícula española y expidiendo el Permiso de Circulación y Tarjeta ITV definitiva.

En Estella-Lizarra, a [Día] de [Mes] de [Año]

Fdo.: [Firma del Solicitante]

Additional documentation required

To ensure your application is processed without delays by the Spanish authorities, make sure you gather and attach the following documents along with the filled template:

• Proof of identity (Original and copy of DNI, NIE, or valid Passport).
• Proof of address in Estella-Lizarra (Certificado de Empadronamiento, if applicable).
• Foreign vehicle documents: Original foreign registration certificate (both parts if applicable) and the purchase invoice or bill of sale (or proof of ownership).
• Favorable ITV inspection card (Tarjeta ITV) issued in Spain, including the sheet for registration.
• Proof of payment for the Matriculation Tax (Modelo 576 from the Agencia Tributaria, unless exempt).
• Proof of payment or exemption for the local road tax (IVTM) issued by the Ayuntamiento de Estella-Lizarra.
• Proof of payment of the DGT traffic registration fee (Tasa 4.1).

As an expert tip, remember that you only have a strict timeframe (usually 30 days from bringing the vehicle into Spain or obtaining residency) to complete this registration process to avoid fines. Always double-check that your foreign insurance covers you temporarily or purchase a temporary Spanish plate (green plates) if you need to drive to the ITV station legally.