How to Request Temporary Green License Plates in Spain: Downloadable Template for Baltar

If you have recently purchased a vehicle abroad or are waiting for the final registration process to be completed in Spain, you cannot legally drive on public roads without valid plates. In Spain, "Placas Verdes" (Green Plates) are temporary registration permits that allow you to circulate legally while the permanent administrative process is finalized. This guide provides a practical overview and a ready-to-use template for residents in or near Baltar (Ourense) to initiate this request with the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico).

Instructions on how and where to submit your request in Baltar

As Baltar is a municipality in the province of Ourense, the administrative body responsible for your vehicle registration is the Provincial Traffic Headquarters (Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico) located in the city of Ourense. While you can attempt to initiate some processes online via the DGT electronic office using a digital certificate (Cl@ve or DNIe), for specific temporary plate issues, an in-person appointment is often required.

• Step 1: Download and complete the template provided below.
• Step 2: Request an appointment ("Cita Previa") via the DGT website for the Ourense Provincial Headquarters.
• Step 3: Gather all supporting documents (listed in the next section).
• Step 4: Submit your application in person, pay the corresponding administrative fee (Tasa 1.1), and await the authorization to print your temporary plates at an authorized workshop.

SOLICITUD DE MATRÍCULA TEMPORAL (PLACAS VERDES)

A LA JEFATURA PROVINCIAL DE TRÁFICO DE OURENSE

D./Dña. ________________________________________, con DNI/NIE número ________________, y domicilio a efectos de notificaciones en ________________________________, (Baltar, Ourense), CP __________, teléfono de contacto ________________.

EXPONE:
Que habiendo adquirido el vehículo marca ________________, modelo ________________, con número de bastidor ________________, y siendo necesaria su circulación para el traslado a su lugar de destino o para la realización de los trámites de matriculación definitiva.

SOLICITA:
Que se autorice la expedición de matrícula temporal (placas verdes) para el vehículo anteriormente descrito, aportando para ello la documentación preceptiva.

En Baltar, a _____ de ____________ de 202X.

Fdo: __________________________

Additional documentation required

To ensure your application is successful on the first attempt, you must bring the following documents to the Ourense Traffic Headquarters:

• Proof of Identity: Original DNI, NIE, or Passport.
• Vehicle Documentation: Original technical documentation of the vehicle (foreign registration documents or certificate of conformity).
• Proof of Purchase: Original invoice or purchase contract (translated if it is not in Spanish).
• Tasa Payment: Proof of payment for the DGT Fee 1.1 (can be paid online via the DGT website before your appointment).
• Insurance: Proof of temporary insurance coverage for the vehicle.

Expert Tip: Always double-check that your "Número de Bastidor" (VIN) matches perfectly across all documents. Even a single-digit error can result in a rejected application. Furthermore, ensure your insurance policy explicitly covers the vehicle under a temporary registration status, as standard policies often exclude vehicles without a permanent Spanish license plate. If you are not fluent in Spanish administrative procedures, consider bringing a gestor or a translator to ensure your application is processed without unnecessary delays.