How to Request Temporary Green License Plates (Placas Verdes) in El Ferriol: 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 Plates). These are temporary registration plates provided by the Spanish Traffic Authority (DGT) that allow you to legally drive a vehicle on public roads while you complete the final import or registration process. This guide provides you with the necessary legal framework and a ready-to-use template to initiate your request.
Instructions on how and where to submit your request in El Ferriol
In the area of El Ferriol (Palma de Mallorca), administrative procedures with the DGT are typically handled through the Provincial Traffic Headquarters (Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico) in Palma. Follow these steps:
- Step 1: Complete the provided template below with your personal and vehicle details.
- 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) at the Palma Traffic Headquarters.
- Step 4: Submit your application in person or via a registered representative (gestor).
SOLICITUD DE MATRÍCULA TEMPORAL (PLACA VERDE)
A LA JEFATURA PROVINCIAL DE TRÁFICO DE BALEARES
D./Dña. [Nombre y Apellidos], con DNI/NIE [Número], y domicilio a efectos de notificación en [Dirección completa, Código Postal, El Ferriol/Palma], ante esta Jefatura comparezco y, como mejor proceda en Derecho, EXPONGO:
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/tiempo necesario], con el fin de realizar los trámites de matriculación definitiva en España.
A tal efecto, adjunto la documentación acreditativa de la propiedad y las características técnicas del vehículo.
Por lo expuesto, SOLICITO:
Se sirva admitir este escrito y, tras los trámites oportunos, se proceda a la expedición de la correspondiente autorización temporal de circulación y las placas de matrícula verde.
En [Ciudad], a [Día] de [Mes] de [Año].
Fdo.: [Nombre y Apellidos]
Additional documentation required
To ensure your application is successful, you must attach the following documents to your request:
- Proof of Identity: Original DNI, NIE, or Passport.
- Vehicle Documentation: Original technical documentation (e.g., the foreign registration document or the "Certificado de Conformidad").
- Proof of Acquisition: Purchase invoice or contract of sale translated into Spanish if necessary.
- Insurance: Proof of temporary insurance coverage for the vehicle.
- Payment Receipt: Proof of payment of the corresponding DGT fee.
Expert Tip: Bureaucracy in the Balearic Islands can be time-sensitive. If you are not familiar with the DGT online portal, I highly recommend hiring a local Gestoría in El Ferriol. They can handle the submission electronically, saving you the stress of securing an appointment and ensuring that all technical documents are correctly translated and stamped, which prevents common rejection errors.