How to Apply for Temporary "Green Plates" (Placas Verdes) in Riba-Roja de Turia: Downloadable Template
If you have recently purchased a vehicle abroad or need to move a car that lacks current registration in Spain, you may require "Placas Verdes" (Green Plates). These are temporary administrative license plates issued by the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico) that allow you to legally drive a non-registered vehicle on Spanish roads for a limited period (usually 60 days) while you complete the final registration process. This guide provides you with the necessary legal template to initiate this request locally.
How and Where to Submit Your Application in Riba-Roja de Turia
To obtain your temporary plates, you must interact with the DGT. While many procedures are now digital, if you require in-person assistance or document verification, you will typically need to visit the DGT Provincial Headquarters in Valencia, which serves the Riba-Roja de Turia area.
- Step 1: Prepare your documentation and the signed application form provided below.
- Step 2: Book an appointment ("Cita Previa") through the official DGT website (sede.dgt.gob.es) selecting the "Valencia" office.
- Step 3: Pay the corresponding DGT administrative fee (Tasa 1.1).
- Step 4: Submit the application at the DGT office. Once approved, you will receive the authorization to purchase the physical green plates from an authorized license plate manufacturer.
SOLICITUD DE MATRÍCULA TEMPORAL (PLACAS VERDES)
A LA JEFATURA PROVINCIAL DE TRÁFICO DE VALENCIA
D./Dña. [NOMBRE Y APELLIDOS], con DNI/NIE número [NÚMERO DE IDENTIFICACIÓN], y domicilio a efectos de notificaciones en [DIRECCIÓN COMPLETA], Riba-Roja de Turia, Valencia.
EXPONE:
Que siendo propietario del vehículo marca [MARCA], modelo [MODELO], con número de bastidor [NÚMERO DE BASTIDOR], el cual se encuentra pendiente de matriculación definitiva en España.
SOLICITA:
Que se proceda a la expedición de la autorización de matrícula temporal (placas verdes) por un periodo de 60 días, al amparo de la normativa vigente, con el fin de poder circular con el vehículo para completar los trámites de matriculación ordinaria.
En Riba-Roja de Turia, a [DÍA] de [MES] de [AÑO].
Fdo: [NOMBRE Y APELLIDOS]
DNI: [NÚMERO]
Additional Documentation Required
To ensure your application is successful, you must attach the following supporting documents to the template above:
- Proof of Identity: A valid DNI, NIE, or Passport.
- Proof of Ownership: The original purchase invoice or a signed sales contract (Contrato de Compraventa).
- Vehicle Documentation: Original foreign registration documents (if applicable) or the certificate of conformity.
- Payment Receipt: Proof of payment of the DGT fee (Tasa 1.1).
- Insurance: Proof of temporary insurance coverage for the vehicle during the circulation period.
Expert Tip: Always double-check that your foreign vehicle documentation is translated into Spanish by a sworn translator (traductor jurado) if requested by the official at the DGT office. Furthermore, ensure your temporary insurance policy is active from the exact date you intend to start driving, as driving without insurance in Spain carries heavy fines, even with valid temporary plates. If you are not comfortable handling the bureaucracy yourself, hiring a "Gestoría" in Riba-Roja is a highly recommended, cost-effective way to ensure no errors are made in the filing process.