How to Request Temporary Green License Plates (Placas Verdes) in Breña Alta: Downloadable 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 License Plates). These are temporary transit permits issued by the Spanish Traffic Department (DGT) that allow you to circulate legally while you complete the final registration process. Below, you will find a practical guide and the official document template to initiate this request in Breña Alta.
Instructions on how and where to submit your request in Breña Alta
To obtain your temporary plates, you must interact with the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico). While the DGT has moved most procedures online via their "Sede Electrónica," residents of Breña Alta often prefer to visit the nearest Provincial Traffic Headquarters (Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico) in Santa Cruz de La Palma for complex cases.
- Step 1: Complete the provided template below with your personal details and vehicle information.
- Step 2: Pay the official DGT fee (Tasa 1.1) online or at the office.
- Step 3: Schedule an appointment ("Cita Previa") via the DGT website before heading to the Santa Cruz de La Palma office.
- Step 4: Submit the signed document along with the required supporting evidence.
SOLICITUD DE MATRÍCULA TEMPORAL (PLACAS VERDES)
A LA JEFATURA PROVINCIAL DE TRÁFICO DE SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE
D./Dña. [Nombre y Apellidos], con DNI/NIE [Número], y domicilio a efectos de notificación en [Dirección completa en Breña Alta], CP [Código Postal].
EXPONE:
Que siendo titular del vehículo marca [Marca], modelo [Modelo], con número de bastidor [Número de bastidor], solicito la concesión de una autorización temporal de circulación (matrícula verde) por un periodo de 60 días para [motivo: ej. traslado a España para matriculación definitiva].
SOLICITA:
Que se tenga por presentado este escrito y, tras los trámites oportunos, se proceda a la expedición de la correspondiente placa temporal de matrícula.
En Breña Alta, a [Día] de [Mes] de [Año].
Fdo: [Firma del interesado]
Additional documentation required
Your application will not be processed without the following supporting documents:
- Proof of Identity: Original and photocopy of your DNI, NIE, or Passport.
- Vehicle Documentation: Original foreign registration documents (Permiso de Circulación) and the purchase invoice or bill of sale.
- Technical Inspection: Proof that the vehicle has passed the ITV (Inspección Técnica de Vehículos) in Spain, or the technical data sheet (Ficha Técnica).
- Insurance: A copy of the temporary insurance policy covering the vehicle during the period of the green plates.
- Fee Payment: Receipt of payment for the DGT administrative fee (Tasa 1.1).
Expert Tip: Green plates are strictly for transit and are valid for 60 days. They cannot be renewed once they expire. If you fail to complete the permanent registration within this timeframe, the vehicle will be considered illegal to drive on public roads. Always ensure your temporary insurance policy is active from the very first day the plates are mounted, as the DGT will verify this during the application process.