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Transfer car ownership in Spain

What papers do I need to transfer car ownership in Spain ?

  • permisso de circulacion
  • ficha technica
  • residencia
  • passport
  • compra venta  /  sales contract between buyer and seller
  • you will need to pay about a fee for the transfer tax at Trafico
  • then you will get a number and then go to the relevant desk at Trafico to finish the process.
  • car tax will need to be up to date also, if not this has to be paid before the transfer of ownership can take place.

Form to Transfer car ownership :- 

Most people use a Gestoria to do the transfer as it can be complicated.

NOTE

If you do not transfer the car out of your name when you sell it, you are still responsible for fines ( multas ), and the car tax.