How to Register Your Foreign Vehicle in Soria: Downloadable Official Template
Bringing your vehicle from abroad to live in Soria requires navigating the Spanish administrative system. This process, known as matriculación, involves converting your foreign license plates to Spanish ones. To simplify this, we have prepared an official template that serves as your formal request to the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico) to initiate the registration process for your imported vehicle.
Instructions on how and where to submit your application in Soria
To register your vehicle, you must present your documentation at the Provincial Traffic Headquarters (Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico) in Soria. The office is located at Calle Mosquera de Barnuevo, 2. It is highly recommended to book an appointment (cita previa) through the official DGT website before arriving.
Follow these steps:
- Complete the official template provided below with your personal and vehicle details.
- Ensure you have paid the "Tasa 1.1" fee, which is required for vehicle registration.
- Submit the application along with the required supporting documents listed in the next section.
- Once processed, you will be assigned a Spanish license plate number, and you will then need to purchase physical plates and pay the local road tax (IVTM) at the Soria Town Hall (Ayuntamiento de Soria).
SOLICITUD DE MATRICULACIÓN DE VEHÍCULO PROCEDENTE DE LA UNIÓN EUROPEA / IMPORTACIÓN
A LA JEFATURA PROVINCIAL DE TRÁFICO DE SORIA
DATOS DEL SOLICITANTE:
Nombre y Apellidos: _________________________________________________
DNI/NIE/Pasaporte: _________________________________________________
Domicilio en Soria: _________________________________________________
Teléfono: ___________________ Email: ________________________________
DATOS DEL VEHÍCULO:
Marca: ______________________ Modelo: _____________________________
Número de Bastidor (VIN): ___________________________________________
Matrícula extranjera actual: __________________________________________
EXPONE:
Que siendo titular del vehículo arriba indicado, deseo proceder a su matriculación ordinaria en España, a cuyo efecto adjunto la documentación necesaria exigida por la normativa vigente.
SOLICITA:
Que se tenga por presentado este escrito junto con la documentación adjunta y, tras los trámites oportunos, se proceda a la matriculación del vehículo y a la expedición del permiso de circulación español.
En Soria, a ____ de ____________ de 202_.
Firma:
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Additional documentation required
Your application will not be accepted without the following supporting documents, which you must bring to the Soria office:
- Proof of Identity: Original DNI, NIE, or Passport.
- Vehicle Documentation: Original technical card (ficha técnica) from the country of origin and the original registration certificate.
- ITV Card: The Spanish ITV (Inspección Técnica de Vehículos) card confirming the vehicle has passed the inspection in Spain.
- Proof of Tax Payment: Documentation showing payment of the "Impuesto de Matriculación" (Model 576) at the Tax Agency (Agencia Tributaria).
- Proof of Residence: An updated "Certificado de Empadronamiento" from the Soria town hall.
Expert Tip: Before starting, ensure that your vehicle meets European emissions standards, as older vehicles may face difficulties during the ITV inspection. Additionally, check if your vehicle requires a "Certificado de Conformidad" (COC) from the manufacturer; having this document ready will save you significant time during the inspection process in Soria. Always keep digital copies of your submitted documents for your records.