Buying a used car in Spain: transfer of ownership online
Chartered gestoría nº 3249 · María Juni · Official DGT service for the whole of Spain
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Process the change of ownership of your car 100% online — or in person at our Barcelona office. No queues at Tráfico, no appointments, full legal validity, English-speaking support.
English-speaking gestoría: fast, safe and affordable
No need to visit Tráfico
Skip the queues and appointments. Our English-speaking gestoría files your transfer online with the DGT from anywhere in Spain.
Provisional permit same day
Get a provisional circulation permit the same working day and drive legally while the DGT issues the definitive one.
Certified digital signature
All documents and mandates are signed electronically with full legal validity before the DGT.
End-to-end management
We handle DGT fees, tax office and all paperwork. We only need the technical inspection card and your DNI, NIE or TIE.
— Start now
Quote your transfer and start the file in under 2 minutes:
Vehicle transfer
Licensed administrative agent No. 3249 María Juni (registered agency in Barcelona)
Your data is protected under the Spanish data protection law (LOPD) and handled by licensed administrative agents.
We will only use your phone number and email for this application. You can ask us to stop contacting you at any time by writing to [email protected].
Processing is subject to the response times of the DGT (Spanish traffic authority) provincial office and current regulations.
Transferring a vehicle in Spain has never been easier. As a DGT-authorised gestoría, we handle the change of ownership anywhere in Spain without you leaving home — safely, quickly and with full legal validity, and with a transparent price from the very first minute.
English-speaking gestoría for DGT car ownership transfers
Wondering how much a car transfer costs at a gestoría in Spain? At Gestmotor we work with a fixed price of €120. This includes professional fees, the DGT fee (€55.70) and delivery of the definitive permit to your home. Same price for cars and motorbikes — no hidden costs.
Official online transfer service handled by chartered administrative agents.
Steps for the buyer
- Check the car before paying: charges and embargoes at the DGT, ITV (technical inspection) and unpaid road tax.
- Sign a purchase contract with the seller (we provide it and you sign it digitally).
- Pay the transfer tax (ITP) in your autonomous community.
- We register the change of ownership with the DGT (Spanish traffic authority) and you receive the new registration certificate (permiso de circulación).
Selling a car in Spain
As the seller, you remain the registered owner until the DGT records the sale, so fines and road tax keep coming to you. Sign the contract, hand over the registration certificate and ITV card, and make sure the transfer or the sale notification is filed. With us, both are done in the same file.
Documents
- DNI, or NIE/TIE (foreigner identity number), of buyer and seller.
- Registration certificate (permiso de circulación) and ITV card (ficha técnica).
- Purchase contract signed by both parties.
- Proof of payment of the ITP, when applicable.
Checks before buying
Ask for a vehicle report to see charges, embargoes, the ITV status and the registered owner before you pay. You can check charges on a vehicle with our tool (page in Spanish).
Transfer tax (ITP)
The buyer pays the regional transfer tax (ITP) on private used-car sales. It is a percentage of the tax value of the vehicle and depends on the autonomous community. See car transfer tax in Spain.
Price: €120, DGT fee included
€120 all-inclusive: our fee, VAT and the DGT fee (€55.70). The ITP is paid separately. Same price for cars and motorbikes.
Process
Steps to transfer a car, motorbike or moped
Four simple steps to complete the transfer 100% online
Calculate the total price
Enter the vehicle details and get the exact cost of the transfer: DGT fees, ITP tax and management fee.
Pay and start the process
Pay securely by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. No hidden fees, no surprises.
Upload documents and sign
Attach the technical inspection card and your DNI/NIE/TIE. Sign the purchase contract digitally from any device — no appointments.
Transfer completed
Receive the provisional permit the same day. The definitive one is delivered to your home address after the DGT approves the file.
Legal deadlines
How long do I have to complete the DGT change of ownership?
Know the legal deadlines to avoid fines and complications with your DGT change of ownership.
Deadline for the change of ownership
30 days
From the signing of the contract, the new owner has 30 calendar days to register the change of ownership with the DGT.
Sale notification
Immediate
The seller must notify the DGT of the sale as soon as possible to release themselves from liability. This step is included in our service.
Inheritance
90 days
If the owner has passed away, the heirs have 90 days from the acceptance of the inheritance to complete the transfer with the DGT.
Temporary deregistration
Reactivation required
If the car is temporarily deregistered you must reactivate it first before the change of ownership can be processed.
Resources
Templates for the change of ownership and purchase contract PDF
Download the official documents you will need. Files are the Spanish official templates — the only version the DGT accepts.
Purchase contract (DGT)
Official Spanish purchase contract template accepted by the DGT.
DGT change of ownership form
Official DGT change-of-ownership form (Spanish).
Heirs' declaration
Heirs' declaration template for inheritance transfers.
Mandate of representation
Authorisation for the gestoría to act on your behalf.
Full information
Requirements for a car ownership transfer in Spain
The documentation for a vehicle transfer is minimal: valid DNI, NIE or TIE for buyer and seller and the technical inspection card. We generate the purchase contract and mandate of representation automatically — you only sign digitally. Full file validation before the Traffic Authority.
Requirements for the change of ownership
We check the vehicle status by licence plate or VIN in the DGT registry. These are the administrative and tax requirements:
Active status at the DGT
The vehicle must be registered in the DGT registry. We check its status by plate or VIN before starting the file.
IVTM (road tax) paid
The previous year's municipal road tax (IVTM) must be settled. The DGT blocks the transfer if there is unpaid tax on record.
No outstanding fines
No unpaid fines or unresolved penalties linked to the vehicle can appear in the official DGT records.
Free of liens
The car cannot be subject to reservations of ownership, embargoes or administrative liens. We verify this before filing.
Special cases
Types of car transfers and special cases
Every situation has its specifics. Learn the different transfer scenarios and their requirements.
Transfer between individuals
The most common scenario. Requires a signed contract, ITP transfer tax payment in the buyer's region, and DGT filing within 30 days.
- Tax calculated on the fiscal value published by the Tax Office
- Purchase contract mandatory between both parties
- 30 calendar days maximum to complete the process
- 100% online — no visits or appointments needed
Companies and self-employed sellers
When the seller is a professional dealer, the sale is taxed with VAT (21%) instead of ITP. We prepare the file with the corresponding fiscal documentation.
- 21% VAT included in the seller's invoice
- No transfer tax (ITP) applied
- Invoice replaces the purchase contract
- Fully online resolution, no visits to Tráfico
Inheritance
A process requiring specialised care. We settle the inheritance tax and formalise the transfer with the DGT using the required notarial documents.
- Extended deadline of 90 days
- Inheritance tax varies by region
- Requires notarial acceptance of inheritance or equivalent
- Personalised online support throughout the process
Leasing or long-term rental
At the end of the contract, when you buy the vehicle from the finance company, we coordinate the release of the lien and the DGT ownership change online.
- Release of the ownership reservation (reserva de dominio)
- Payment letter from the finance company
- Contract or invoice as applicable
- Full online coordination with the finance company and DGT
Agricultural and special machinery
Tractors, agricultural and special machinery have specific procedures. This kind of transfer is not offered at Gestmotor.
- Not available at Gestmotor
- Additional documentation depending on type
- Sector-specific requirements
Reserva de dominio (financed cars)
When there is pending financing on the car, it must be cancelled before the transfer. We process the cancellation directly with the finance company.
- Payment letter or cancellation from the lender
- Land-registry cancellation of the ownership reservation
- Additional DGT fee 4.1 (€8.67) for the cancellation
- Full process supervised by chartered gestores
Judicial auctions
Vehicles acquired at judicial or administrative auctions require specific documentation to formalise the DGT change of ownership.
- Decree or auction award ruling
- Proof of payment of the auction price
- DGT fees and additional documents depending on auction type
- Free consultation on your specific case
Important
Consequences of missing the transfer deadline
Failing to complete the DGT change of ownership on time can have legal and financial consequences. As a gestoría, we help you avoid them.
Free check of liens, fines and unpaid taxes before the transfer
Not notifying the sale on time
Until the transfer is formalised, the seller is liable for fines, taxes and any incident linked to the car. Notifying the DGT of the sale is essential.
Driving without completing the change of ownership
Officers may immobilise the vehicle and issue fines if no change of ownership is on record with the DGT.
Not paying ITP or DGT fees on time
The Tax Office automatically applies surcharges and default interest. The penalty can reach 20% of the original amount plus accrued interest.
Incorrect data in the documents
The DGT will reject the file, delaying the online process and potentially exceeding the 30-day legal deadline.
Calculator
DGT fees and ITP tax for a car transfer in 2026
Enter your vehicle details and get the exact cost of the transfer online. DGT fees included, cars and motorbikes.
The calculator interface is currently in Spanish. Prices and results are the same across languages — our English-speaking team helps you interpret them.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about car ownership transfer in Spain
The most common questions from expats and residents. English-speaking gestoría at your service.
Prefer to visit us?
You can also process the transfer in person at our Barcelona office. Walk-ins welcome, no appointment needed, English spoken.
Mon–Fri · 9:00–18:30 · No appointment required
+34 933 328 874
Ready to transfer your car in Spain?
Get an exact price and start the transfer online in under 5 minutes. Provisional permit the same day.
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