How to Request Temporary Green License Plates (Placas Verdes) in Altube: Downloadable Template
If you have recently purchased a vehicle abroad or are waiting for definitive registration documents in Spain, you may find yourself unable to drive legally. In Spain, "Placas Verdes" (Green License Plates) are temporary permits that allow you to circulate legally while the final administrative registration process is completed. This article provides a practical guide and a ready-to-use template to help you navigate this bureaucratic requirement if you are based in or near Altube.
Instructions on how and where to submit your request in Altube
To obtain your temporary plates, you must interact with the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico). While Altube is a strategic transit point, the administrative management of vehicle registration is handled through the provincial headquarters (Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico) of Vitoria-Gasteiz (Álava), which covers the Altube area.
- Step 1: Prepare the documentation listed below, including the official application template.
- Step 2: Schedule an appointment ("Cita Previa") via the official DGT website (sede.dgt.gob.es).
- Step 3: Present the application at the Vitoria-Gasteiz Traffic Headquarters.
- Step 4: Pay the corresponding administrative fee (Tasa 1.1) at the office or online.
- Step 5: Once approved, you must have the physical plates manufactured by an authorized license plate workshop before attaching them to your vehicle.
SOLICITUD DE MATRÍCULA TEMPORAL (PLACA VERDE)
A LA JEFATURA PROVINCIAL DE TRÁFICO DE VITORIA-GASTEIZ
D./Dña. [Nombre y Apellidos], con DNI/NIE número [Número de identificación], y domicilio a efectos de notificaciones en [Dirección completa, Código Postal, Altube/Municipio], ante esta Jefatura comparezco y como mejor proceda, DIGO:
Que por medio del presente escrito, SOLICITO la expedición de una autorización temporal de circulación (matrícula verde) para el vehículo de mi propiedad, con los siguientes datos:
- Marca: [Marca]
- Modelo: [Modelo]
- Número de Bastidor: [Número de bastidor/VIN]
Esta solicitud se fundamenta en la necesidad de circular con el vehículo mientras se tramita la matriculación definitiva en España. Para ello, adjunto la documentación acreditativa de la propiedad y las características técnicas del vehículo.
En [Ciudad], a [Día] de [Mes] de [Año].
Fdo.: [Nombre y Apellidos]
DNI/NIE: [Número]
Additional documentation required
The template above is the formal request, but it will not be accepted without the supporting documents. Ensure you bring the following to your appointment:
- Proof of Identity: Your original DNI, NIE, or Passport.
- Proof of Ownership: The original purchase invoice or bill of sale (contract) showing the vehicle's origin.
- Technical Documentation: The original foreign registration documents (if applicable) or the "Certificado de Características" (COC).
- Insurance: Proof of valid insurance covering the vehicle during the period the temporary plates will be in use.
- Payment Receipt: Proof that you have paid the DGT administrative fee.
Expert Tip: Always double-check that your insurance policy explicitly covers vehicles with temporary plates. Many standard policies do not cover "placas verdes" automatically. Furthermore, remember that these permits are usually valid for 60 days; ensure you complete your definitive registration (ITV and tax payments) well before this expiration date to avoid fines and the need to re-apply.