How to Request Provisional "Green Plates" (Matrículas Verdes) in Las Quintanillas: Downloadable Template
If you have recently purchased a vehicle abroad or are waiting for your final Spanish registration, you may need to drive your car legally in the interim. In Spain, this is achieved through "Matrículas Verdes" (Green Plates). These are temporary registration plates that allow you to circulate legally while the final administrative process for permanent plates is completed. This article provides a practical guide and a ready-to-use template for your application in Las Quintanillas.
Instructions on how and where to submit your application in Las Quintanillas
In Spain, vehicle registration matters are handled by the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico). Since Las Quintanillas (Burgos) falls under the jurisdiction of the Provincial Traffic Headquarters of Burgos, you have two primary ways to submit your request:
- Online: The most efficient method is via the DGT "Sede Electrónica" using your Digital Certificate or Cl@ve PIN.
- In-Person: You must book an appointment ("Cita Previa") at the Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico in Burgos. Do not show up without an appointment, as you will not be attended to.
Ensure you fill out the template below with your personal details and the vehicle's technical information before submitting it as part of your file.
A LA JEFATURA PROVINCIAL DE TRÁFICO DE BURGOS
ASUNTO: Solicitud de autorización de circulación con placas temporales (Matrícula Verde).
D./Dña. [Nombre y Apellidos], con DNI/NIE [Número], y domicilio a efectos de notificaciones en [Dirección completa en Las Quintanillas], ante esta Jefatura comparezco y, como mejor proceda, EXPONGO:
Que habiendo adquirido el vehículo [Marca y Modelo], con número de bastidor [Número de bastidor], y encontrándose el mismo pendiente de matriculación definitiva en España, SOLICITO la expedición de la correspondiente autorización de circulación temporal (placas verdes) para dicho vehículo.
A tal efecto, adjunto la documentación acreditativa necesaria para la tramitación de esta solicitud.
En [Ciudad], a [Día] de [Mes] de [Año].
Fdo.: [Firma]
Additional documentation required
To ensure your application is not rejected by the DGT, you must accompany the template above with the following documents:
- Proof of Identity: Original DNI, NIE, or Passport.
- Vehicle Documentation: Original foreign registration documents (or proof of ownership/purchase contract).
- Technical Inspection (ITV): If the vehicle does not have a valid EU certificate of conformity, you may need a temporary ITV card.
- Payment of Fees: The receipt showing payment of the DGT fee (Tasa 1.1) for temporary registration.
- Insurance: Proof of temporary insurance coverage for the vehicle.
Expert Tip: The "Green Plate" permit is valid for 60 days. It is non-renewable in most cases, so ensure your permanent registration process is well underway before the expiration date. If you are handling this via a gestoría, they will manage the template submission for you, but keep a signed copy for your own records to prove you have initiated the request should you be stopped by the Guardia Civil de Tráfico.