How to Obtain Temporary License Plates (Placas Verdes) in Betanzos: Downloadable Official Template
If you have recently purchased a vehicle abroad or need to move a car that lacks permanent registration, you will need "Placas Verdes" (Green Plates). These are temporary license plates issued by the Spanish Traffic Department (DGT) that allow you to circulate legally while you finalize the definitive registration process. This guide provides you with the essential steps and an official template to initiate your request in Betanzos.
Instructions on how and where to submit it in Betanzos
To process your temporary plates, you must visit the DGT office (Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico) in A Coruña, which serves the Betanzos area. While you can prepare your documentation in Betanzos, the official submission must be handled at the provincial headquarters.
- Step 1: Download and complete the template provided below.
- Step 2: Pay the official DGT fee (Tasa 1.1) via the DGT website or at the office.
- Step 3: Schedule an appointment ("Cita Previa") on the official DGT website before going to the A Coruña office.
- Step 4: Present the printed and signed request along with your supporting documents at the registration desk.
SOLICITUD DE MATRICULACIÓN TEMPORAL (PLACAS VERDES)
A LA JEFATURA PROVINCIAL DE TRÁFICO DE A CORUÑA
D./Dña. ________________________________________, con DNI/NIE ________________, y domicilio a efectos de notificaciones en ________________________________________, código postal ________, localidad de Betanzos.
EXPONE:
Que siendo propietario/a del vehículo marca ________________, modelo ________________, con número de bastidor ________________, actualmente pendiente de matriculación definitiva en España.
SOLICITA:
La concesión de una autorización temporal de circulación (placas verdes) para dicho vehículo por un periodo de 60 días, al amparo de la normativa vigente, con el fin de poder circular legalmente hasta completar el proceso de matriculación ordinaria.
En Betanzos, a ____ de ____________ de 2024.
Firma:
(Nombre y Apellidos)
Additional documentation required
To ensure your request is approved on the first attempt, you must attach the following documents to your template:
- Proof of Identity: Original DNI, NIE, or Passport.
- Proof of Ownership: Original purchase invoice or the contract of sale.
- Vehicle Documentation: The original vehicle registration document from the country of origin.
- Technical Inspection: In some cases, a technical data sheet (Ficha Técnica) issued by an ITV station in Spain may be required.
- Proof of Payment: The receipt of payment for the DGT Fee 1.1.
Expert Tip: Always double-check that your insurance policy covers temporary plates before hitting the road. In Betanzos, many local gestorías can handle this paperwork for you if you prefer to avoid the trip to A Coruña, though you will have to pay a professional service fee. If you choose to go yourself, arrive early at the provincial office to avoid long queues.