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Buying or importing a car
Separate Spanish ownership transfer from EU registration and non-EU import preparation.
Preparation for an ordinary private passenger car. This pack does not transfer ownership, clear customs, establish a tax exemption or authorize driving. Historical, substantially modified and commercial vehicles require a specialist route.
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Procedure in detail
Documents to prepare
- Original registration and technical records, plus proof of ownership or the purchase invoice/contract; check that vehicle details agree.
- Identity, residence and representation evidence requested by DGT; retain originals for the official process, not in this questionnaire.
- Inspection/homologation paperwork relevant to the route and a log of missing documents or modifications.
- A route-specific checklist of tax/customs evidence, payment or accepted exemption and DGT fees, confirmed by the competent authority.
Steps in order
- 1Establish origin, ownership, ordinary/private status and any previous Spanish registration.
- 2Check the vehicle's administrative and physical condition before purchase or transport; resolve restrictions with the relevant professional.
- 3Assemble the route-specific ownership and technical documents; confirm accepted translations and missing-document remedies.
- 4For foreign vehicles, agree customs if applicable, homologation and Spanish ITV preparation before arranging registration.
- 5Confirm each purchase/registration tax and local vehicle-tax step separately, including who files and the current deadline; do not assume relocation gives every exemption.
- 6Apply for the appropriate transfer, registration or rehabilitation through DGT with the required evidence and keep the receipt.
- 7Confirm registration, plates, insurance and valid inspection before road use; use an authorized transport arrangement while unresolved.
After submitting
- Check the issued permit for the correct holder and vehicle; report discrepancies.
- Keep customs/tax/inspection receipts, insurance and future ITV/local-tax dates.
- Check local low-emission-zone access for the actual vehicle; registration alone does not grant every city access.
Useful question in Spanish
Quisiera confirmar la vía de transferencia o matriculación de este vehículo según su procedencia e historial. ¿Qué documentos originales, inspección, justificantes fiscales o aduaneros y condiciones de circulación se requieren?
Official sources consulted
Checked on 20 September 2026. Local forms, fees, availability and rules can change. Open the official page before applying.