How to Register a Foreign Vehicle in Lekeitio: Download the Official Template (Word/PDF)

Bringing a car from abroad and settling down in the charming coastal town of Lekeitio is an exciting step, but driving a foreign-plated vehicle permanently in Spain violates traffic regulations. To get your car legally on the road with Spanish plates, you must complete the vehicle registration (matriculación) process with the Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT). This comprehensive guide provides everything you need to know, along with a ready-to-use official template to streamline your application.

Instructions on how and where to submit it in Lekeitio

As Lekeitio is a smaller municipality in the province of Bizkaia, administrative procedures are usually handled through the provincial headquarters of the DGT in Bilbao, or online via the official DGT Electronic Office (sede electrónica) if you possess a digital certificate or Cl@ve system. Alternatively, local gestorias or authorized administrative agencies in the surrounding Markina-Xemein or Ondarroa area can process it on your behalf. To submit the request independently, follow these steps:

• Ensure your vehicle has passed the Spanish ITV (Technical Inspection of Vehicles) and has the ITV card.
• Pay the corresponding registration tax (Impuesto de Matriculación - Modelo 576) at the Agencia Tributaria.
• Pay the local municipal circulation tax (Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica - IVTM) at the Ayuntamiento de Lekeitio.
• Fill out the official application template provided below and submit it along with all supporting documents to the DGT.

A LA JEFATURA PROVINCIAL DE TRÁFICO DE BIZKAIA

DATOS DEL INTERESADO / APPLICANT DETAILS:
Nombre y Apellidos: [Nombre y Apellidos]
D.I.E. / N.I.E. / D.N.I.: [Número de Identificación]
Domicilio a efectos de notificaciones: [Calle, Número, Piso, Código Postal - Lekeitio, Bizkaia]
Teléfono de contacto: [Teléfono] | Correo electrónico: [Email]

EXPONE / STATES:
Que siendo titular del vehículo cuyas características se detallan a continuación, y encontrándose el mismo matriculado actualmente en [País de origen] con placa de matrícula [Matrícula extranjera], desea proceder a su matriculación definitiva en España para su puesta en circulación, cumpliendo con todos los requisitos fiscales y técnicos exigidos por la normativa vigente.

DATOS DEL VEHÍCULO / VEHICLE DETAILS:
- Marca / Make: [Marca]
- Modelo / Model: [Modelo]
- Número de Bastidor / VIN: [Número de bastidor de 17 dígitos]
- Contraseña de Homologación / Homologation number: [Datos de la ITV]

SOLICITA / REQUESTS:
Sea admitida la presente solicitud junto con la documentación adjunta, y se proceda a la matriculación definitiva del vehículo indicado en el Registro de Vehículos de la Dirección General de Tráfico, asignándole su correspondiente placa de matrícula ordinaria española.

En Lekeitio, a [Día] de [Mes] de [Año]

Fdo.: [Firma del solicitante]

Additional documentation required

To ensure your application is approved without delays by the DGT, you must attach several mandatory documents alongside your filled application template:

• Proof of Identity: Valid passport or National ID (NIE/DNI) for residents in Spain.
• Vehicle Technical Sheet: The Spanish ITV card (tarjeta ITV), issued after passing the import inspection.
• Proof of Ownership: Original foreign vehicle registration certificate (both parts if applicable) or purchase invoice / bill of sale.
• Tax Compliance Receipts: Proof of payment or exemption for the Impuesto de Matriculación (Modelo 576 or 05/06 from Agencia Tributaria) and the local municipal tax (IVTM paid at the Ayuntamiento de Lekeitio).
• Proof of Customs Clearance: If the vehicle is imported from outside the European Union (e.g., UK post-Brexit), the DUA (Documento Único Administrativo) issued by Spanish Customs is mandatory.

Expert tip: Deadlines are critical when importing a vehicle. By Spanish law, you generally have 30 days from the moment the vehicle enters Spain or is released by customs to complete the registration process. To avoid hefty fines or having your vehicle impounded, make sure your ITV and local Lekeitio municipal taxes are settled promptly before submitting your final dossier to the DGT.