How to Obtain Temporary License Plates (Placas Verdes) in Oiartzun: Downloadable Template
If you have recently purchased a vehicle abroad or need to move a car that lacks permanent registration in Spain, you will need "Placas Verdes" (Green Plates). These are temporary license plates that allow you to circulate legally while you finalize the definitive registration process. This guide provides a practical overview and a ready-to-use template for your application at the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico).
Instructions on how and where to submit your application in Oiartzun
In Spain, vehicle registration procedures are handled by the DGT. For residents in Oiartzun or the surrounding Gipuzkoa area, you have two primary ways to submit your request:
- Online: You can use the DGT electronic headquarters (Sede Electrónica) using a digital certificate or Cl@ve. This is the fastest method.
- In-Person: You must schedule an appointment ("Cita Previa") at the DGT Provincial Office in San Sebastián (the office that serves the Oiartzun area). You cannot simply walk in; the appointment is mandatory.
Ensure you fill out the template below with your specific details before heading to your appointment or uploading it to the portal.
A LA JEFATURA PROVINCIAL DE TRÁFICO DE GIPUZKOA
ASUNTO: SOLICITUD DE MATRÍCULA TEMPORAL (PLACA VERDE)
D./Dña. [Nombre y Apellidos], con DNI/NIE número [Número de identificación], y domicilio a efectos de notificaciones en [Dirección completa en Oiartzun], teléfono [Número de teléfono] y correo electrónico [Email].
EXPONE:
Que habiendo adquirido el vehículo [Marca y Modelo], con número de bastidor [Número de bastidor], procedente de [País de origen], deseo solicitar la concesión de una matrícula temporal (placa verde) para poder circular legalmente por territorio nacional hasta completar el proceso de matriculación definitiva.
SOLICITA:
Que se tenga por presentado este escrito junto con la documentación adjunta y, previos los trámites legales oportunos, se proceda a la expedición de la autorización de circulación temporal.
En [Ciudad], a [Día] de [Mes] de [Año].
Fdo.: [Firma]
Additional documentation required
When submitting your request in Oiartzun, you must provide more than just the application letter. Ensure you have the following ready:
- Proof of Identity: Original DNI, NIE, or Passport.
- Vehicle Documentation: Original technical documentation from the country of origin (e.g., "Ficha Técnica" or "Certificado de Conformidad").
- Proof of Ownership: The original purchase invoice or bill of sale.
- Payment of Fees: You must pay the official DGT fee (Tasa 1.1) for temporary registrations. This can be paid online via the DGT website before your appointment.
- Insurance: Proof that the vehicle is covered by insurance, even if it is only for the temporary period.
Expert Tip: Bureaucracy in Spain can be time-consuming. If you are not comfortable navigating the DGT’s digital portal or the Spanish paperwork, consider hiring a "Gestoría" in Oiartzun or San Sebastián. They are specialized administrative agencies that handle these exact processes for a modest fee, saving you from multiple trips to the provincial office and potential errors in your application.