How to Request Temporary Green License Plates in Massalfassar: Downloadable Template
If you have recently purchased a vehicle abroad or are waiting for the final registration process to be completed in Spain, you may need "Placas Verdes" (Green License Plates). These are temporary registration plates that allow you to legally drive a vehicle on Spanish roads while the definitive administrative paperwork is being finalized. This guide provides you with a ready-to-use template to request these plates at the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico) offices serving the Massalfassar area.
Instructions on how and where to submit your request in Massalfassar
Residents in Massalfassar fall under the jurisdiction of the Provincial Traffic Headquarters (Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico) in Valencia. To submit your application, follow these steps:
- Prepare your documentation: Ensure you have the original proof of purchase, the vehicle's technical data sheet (ficha técnica), and your identification (DNI/NIE).
- Book an appointment: You must schedule an appointment ("Cita Previa") through the official DGT website before heading to the Valencia headquarters.
- Payment: You will need to pay the corresponding administrative fee (Tasa 1.1) before your appointment.
- Submission: Present the completed template below along with your supporting documents at the registry desk.
SOLICITUD DE MATRÍCULA TEMPORAL (PLACAS VERDES)
A LA JEFATURA PROVINCIAL DE TRÁFICO DE VALENCIA
D./Dña. _________________________________________, con DNI/NIE número ________________, y domicilio a efectos de notificaciones en _________________________________________, CP ________, Massalfassar (Valencia).
EXPONE:
Que siendo propietario del vehículo marca ________________, modelo ________________, con número de bastidor ________________, solicito la expedición de una autorización temporal de circulación (placas verdes) para dicho vehículo, al encontrarse actualmente en proceso de matriculación ordinaria en España.
SOLICITA:
Que se tenga por presentado este escrito junto con la documentación adjunta y, tras los trámites oportunos, se proceda a la expedición de la matrícula temporal solicitada.
En Massalfassar, a ____ de ____________ de 202_.
Fdo: _________________________
Additional documentation required
To ensure your request is not rejected, you must attach the following to your application:
- Proof of Identity: Original and copy of your DNI, NIE, or Passport.
- Vehicle Documentation: Original foreign registration documents or the purchase invoice (factura).
- Tasa Payment: Proof of payment of the DGT fee (Tasa 1.1).
- Technical Inspection: If the vehicle is imported from outside the EU, you may need a technical inspection report (ITV) to confirm the vehicle meets Spanish safety standards.
Expert Tip: Green plates are typically valid for 60 days. Do not wait until the last minute to apply, as the administrative processing time can vary. If you are not comfortable handling the bureaucratic process in Spanish, I highly recommend using a "Gestoría" in the Valencia area; they act as professional intermediaries who can file these documents on your behalf, saving you significant time and ensuring all legal requirements are met correctly.