How To Change The Ownership Of A Vehicle
Owning a car offers a lot to enjoy, but it also means taking on debt and penalties, taxes and insurance. In the event of a purchase, sale or donation, changing the ownership of a vehicle is essential, both for one and the other part of the agreement.
Next, we will see the necessary requirements to change to carry out the process of change of ownership. Like all legal matters, it is usually an uncomfortable procedure. In this situation, knowing the steps to follow avoids forgetfulness, surprises and disappointments, whether a vehicle is bought, sold or received as a gift.
What documentation must be accredited to change the ownership of a vehicle?
As a first step, you have to open the DGT website. There is the Application Form for Change of Ownership that must be duly completed. In addition, a fee of around € 55 must be paid for all vehicles, except for mopeds, which costs half.
Along with the above, the procedures for those who sell involve prior notification of the sale. In case of not having previously notified, the sale must be made after presenting the registration certificate. In addition, photocopies of the DNI of both parties are necessary.
What procedures are carried out once the documentation has been collected?
Changing the ownership of a vehicle implies, basically, the modification of the ownership data about the car, in the Vehicle Registry of the DGT.
To request these changes, you start by paying the property transfer tax (060-621); This payment is made at the Treasury of each autonomous community. They are payments that can be made through the internet.
Once the tax has been paid, the CET code is received, which has the function of verifying the payment of the tax. Finally, you have to request an appointment and go personally to the Traffic Headquarters of each region. In this appointment, all the aforementioned documentation is presented without fail.
Specific instructions for sellers and buyers
The procedures to change the ownership of a vehicle are considerably reduced if there is a company on the side of the sale. These would be the variables of the operation, between sellers and buyers:
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Sellers:
It is essential that a series of documents are guaranteed before handing over the car keys; mainly, the original of the sales contract or the invoice of the transaction.
In addition, a photocopy of the DNI must be required, as well as a record of the date and time of the sale. Among other things, to avoid confusion regarding possible future fines.
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Buyers:
If it is purchased at dealerships, these professionals will deliver the ITV card and the circulation permit in the name of the buyer. The next step would be to register the vehicle with the name of the buyer.
Regarding documentation, if it is a private seller, you must present the photocopy of the contract, photocopy of ID and all the documentation of the vehicle.
After 15 days , the buyer must send the seller a copy of his registration certificate. In this way, it is verified that the car or vehicle is in the hands of its new owner.
Change the ownership of a vehicle between family members
Despite the absence of a commercial transaction, the change of hands of a car within a family also requires paperwork and taxes to be paid. Basically, it is the aforementioned tax in the Treasury and the rate in the DGT. However, there are variants for these particular cases.
In the case of donation –change of ownership without sale– it is necessary to comply with the Inheritance and Donations Tax (ISD). Payment must be made in the autonomous community of the new owner.
Save on managers using just one morning
For those who want to make the transfer of the car avoiding the disbursement of up to 200 euros that the procedure with agencies implies, there are some tips. First, the provision of a whole morning to visit the Traffic Headquarters and the Treasury Office.
Regarding the necessary documentation, changing the ownership of a vehicle adds a total of five documents :
- Sales contract: with three copies.
- Model 620 of the Treasury.
- DNI.
- Proof of the Traffic rate.
- Vehicle documentation with the current ITV and proof of payment of the corresponding municipal tax.
