How to Request Provisional "Green Plates" (Matrículas Verdes) in Venta de Baños: Downloadable Template
If you have recently purchased a vehicle abroad or need to move a car that lacks permanent registration in Spain, you will require "Matrículas Verdes" (Green Plates). These are temporary registration plates that allow you to legally drive a vehicle on Spanish roads while you finalize the definitive registration process. This guide provides you with a ready-to-use template to initiate this request with the Spanish Traffic Authority (DGT).
Instructions on how and where to submit your request in Venta de Baños
To process your provisional plates, you must interact with the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico). While Venta de Baños is located in the province of Palencia, you do not necessarily need to visit the provincial headquarters in person if you have a digital certificate.
- Digital Submission (Recommended): The fastest way is via the DGT Electronic Office using your Cl@ve or Digital Certificate.
- In-Person Submission: If you prefer to submit the physical paperwork, you must schedule an appointment ("Cita Previa") at the Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico de Palencia.
- Payment: You must pay the corresponding DGT fee (Tasa 1.1) before submitting your application.
SOLICITUD DE MATRÍCULAS PROVISIONALES (PLACAS VERDES)
A LA JEFATURA PROVINCIAL DE TRÁFICO DE PALENCIA
D./Dña. [Nombre y Apellidos], con DNI/NIE número [Número de identificación], y domicilio a efectos de notificaciones en [Dirección completa, Código Postal, Venta de Baños], ante esta Jefatura comparezco y como mejor proceda en Derecho, EXPONGO:
Que he adquirido un vehículo [Marca y Modelo] con número de bastidor [Número de bastidor], el cual actualmente no dispone de matrícula definitiva en España.
Que, por motivos de [indicar motivo: traslado, matriculación, etc.], SOLICITO la expedición de Autorización Temporal de Circulación (Matrícula Verde) para el citado vehículo, con el fin de poder circular legalmente por territorio nacional mientras se tramita la matriculación definitiva.
Adjunto a la presente la documentación necesaria para la tramitación de esta solicitud.
En [Ciudad], 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 documents to the template provided above:
- Proof of Identity: A copy of your DNI, NIE, or Passport.
- Vehicle Documentation: Original technical documentation of the vehicle (the "Ficha Técnica" or equivalent from the country of origin).
- Proof of Ownership: The purchase contract or invoice proving you are the owner of the vehicle.
- Proof of Payment: The receipt of payment for the DGT Fee 1.1.
- Insurance: Proof of valid insurance covering the vehicle during the period the provisional plates will be active.
Expert Tip: Green plates are typically valid for 60 days. Ensure you begin your permanent registration process immediately after receiving them to avoid the expiration of your provisional permit. If you are not fluent in administrative Spanish, we highly recommend using a local "Gestoría" in Palencia; they can handle the entire submission process on your behalf, saving you significant time and potential bureaucratic errors.