How to Obtain Temporary License Plates (Placas Verdes) in Cambil: Downloadable Request Template
If you have recently purchased a vehicle abroad or are waiting for the final registration of a car in Spain, you may need "Placas Verdes" (Green Plates). These temporary license plates allow you to legally circulate your vehicle on Spanish roads while the permanent registration process (matriculación) is being finalized. This guide provides a practical template to help you request this authorization from the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico).
Instructions on how and where to submit your request in Cambil
While the DGT manages vehicle registration, residents in Cambil (Jaén) should handle this process through the provincial headquarters in Jaén (Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico). You can submit your request in two ways:
- In-person: You must request an appointment (cita previa) at the DGT website. Since Cambil is a smaller municipality, you will need to travel to the provincial office in Jaén city.
- Online: If you possess a digital certificate or Cl@ve PIN, you can submit the request through the DGT Electronic Office (Sede Electrónica).
SOLICITUD DE AUTORIZACIÓN TEMPORAL DE CIRCULACIÓN (PLACAS VERDES)
A LA JEFATURA PROVINCIAL DE TRÁFICO DE JAÉN
D./Dña. [Nombre y Apellidos], con DNI/NIE [Número de identificación], y domicilio a efectos de notificaciones en [Dirección completa], municipio de Cambil, provincia de Jaén.
EXPONE:
Que habiendo adquirido el vehículo [Marca y Modelo], con número de bastidor [Número de bastidor], procedente de [País de origen], deseo solicitar la expedición de placas de matrícula temporales (verdes) para poder circular legalmente por territorio nacional mientras se tramita la matriculación definitiva.
SOLICITA:
Que se tenga por presentado este escrito junto con la documentación adjunta, y se proceda a la autorización y expedición de la matrícula temporal solicitada.
En Cambil, a [Día] de [Mes] de [Año].
Fdo: [Firma del interesado]
Additional documentation required
To ensure your application is successful, you must accompany the template above with the following documents:
- Application Form: The official DGT form for vehicle procedures (available on their website).
- Proof of Identity: Original and photocopy of your DNI, NIE, or Passport.
- Proof of Ownership: Original documentation of the vehicle (foreign registration papers, bill of sale, or invoice).
- Technical Inspection (ITV): If the vehicle does not have a valid European Certificate of Conformity, you may need to pass an ITV inspection in Spain.
- Payment Receipt: Proof of payment of the DGT fee (Tasa 1.1).
- Insurance: Proof of temporary insurance coverage for the vehicle.
Expert Tip: Always double-check the DGT website for the most current fee amounts before heading to the office in Jaén. Ensure that your bill of sale (factura o contrato de compraventa) is clearly translated into Spanish if it is in another language, as the DGT officers will require a clear understanding of the transfer of ownership to process your "Placas Verdes" without delays.