When buying a car in Spain or importing a car from another country, the process of registering it with Spanish license plates is of paramount importance. In this article we will look at the steps required to successfully register a car in Spain for the first time.
1. Collect the necessary documents
First of all, you will need the following documentation:
Passport or an identity document.
Certificate of registration of the vehicle (if it is purchased from another private person).
Vehicle tax certificate (Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica, IVTM) or its equivalent.
Purchase contract or invoice confirming the purchase of the vehicle.
Vehicle insurance policy.
2. Pass technical inspection (ITV)
Before you can register your car for Spanish license plates, you must pass a technical inspection (Inspección Técnica de Vehículos, ITV). The inspection checks that the vehicle meets safety and environmental standards.
3. pay taxes and fees
Once you have successfully passed the technical inspection, you must pay the vehicle tax (Impuesto de Circulación) to the local authority and the vehicle transfer tax (Impuesto de Transmisiones Patrimoniales) according to the market value of the vehicle.
4. Apply
Having collected all the necessary documents and paid the taxes, the next step is to apply to register your car for Spanish license plates at your nearest local transportation authority (Jefatura de Tráfico) or tax office (Agencia Tributaria).
5. Obtain Spanish license plates
Once all documents have been verified and the appropriate fees have been paid, you will receive Spanish license plates for your vehicle.
6. Be aware of time constraints
Please note that the process of registering your car with Spanish license plates can take some time, so be aware of possible time constraints associated with the use of temporary plates or temporary registration.
By following these steps and providing all the necessary documentation, you will successfully register your car with Spanish license plates and be able to enjoy safe and legal driving on the roads of Spain.