How to Register Your Foreign Vehicle in Tui: Free Downloadable Application Template
If you have recently moved to Tui or purchased a vehicle abroad, you are legally required to register it with the Spanish authorities. This process, known as Matriculación de Vehículos, involves converting your foreign license plates to the standard Spanish format. To simplify your bureaucratic journey, we have provided a professional template below that you can use to initiate your request at the local traffic office.
Instructions on how and where to submit it in Tui
In Tui, the registration process is managed through the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico). While the central provincial office is located in Pontevedra, you can often handle the digital submission via the DGT electronic headquarters or through an official agent (gestoría). If you are submitting this in person, ensure you have an appointment (cita previa).
- Step 1: Download and complete the template provided below.
- Step 2: Pay the corresponding vehicle registration tax (Impuesto de Matriculación) at the Agencia Tributaria.
- Step 3: Pay the DGT traffic fee (Tasa 1.1).
- Step 4: Present the completed application along with your original foreign registration documents and your DNI/NIE at the DGT office or via the electronic registry.
SOLICITUD DE MATRICULACIÓN DE VEHÍCULO PROCEDENTE DEL EXTRANJERO
A LA JEFATURA PROVINCIAL DE TRÁFICO DE PONTEVEDRA
D./Dña. [Nombre y Apellidos], con DNI/NIE número [Número de identificación], con domicilio a efectos de notificaciones en [Dirección completa en Tui], código postal [Código postal].
EXPONE:
Que siendo titular del vehículo de procedencia extranjera que se detalla a continuación, deseo proceder a su matriculación ordinaria en España:
DATOS DEL VEHÍCULO:
Marca: [Marca]
Modelo: [Modelo]
Número de bastidor (VIN): [Número de bastidor]
Matrícula original: [Matrícula]
País de procedencia: [País]
SOLICITA:
Que tenga por presentado este documento junto con la documentación técnica y acreditativa del pago de los impuestos correspondientes (ITV, Impuesto de Circulación e Impuesto de Matriculación), y se proceda a la expedición del nuevo número de matrícula español para el vehículo arriba indicado.
En Tui, a [Día] de [Mes] de [Año].
Firma:
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Additional documentation required
To ensure your application is processed without delays, you must attach the following documents to the template above:
- Proof of Identity: Your valid DNI, NIE, or Passport.
- Technical Documents: The original vehicle registration certificate (Permiso de Circulación) from the country of origin.
- ITV Card: A technical inspection report (Tarjeta de Inspección Técnica de Vehículos) issued by a Spanish ITV station.
- Tax Proof: Receipt of payment for the Impuesto de Matriculación (Model 576) and the local Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica (IVTM) paid to the Tui City Council.
- Proof of Ownership: The original purchase invoice or bill of sale.
Expert Tip: Bureaucracy in Spain can be time-consuming. Always ensure your original documents are translated into Spanish by a sworn translator if they are not in an EU format. If you find the process overwhelming, hiring a local gestoría in Tui is a highly recommended investment to avoid common errors that lead to application rejections. Always keep digital copies of every document submitted for your personal records.