General Directorate of Traffic (DGT)

Vehicle and Traffic Management Agency

At Gestoría del Mar we manage in an agile way and 100% online all the procedures related to your vehicle before the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT), the Traffic Headquarters and the regional tax agencies. We are a collegiate administrative agency, which allows us to issue professional circulation receipts immediately so that you do not have to stop your daily or commercial activity.

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Vehicle Transfer and Name Change

The transfer of a vehicle (the change of ownership in the Vehicle Registry of the DGT) is a mandatory procedure that must be carried out within a maximum period of 30 days from the signing of the sales contract. This process requires notifying the DGT and previously paying the Property Transfer Tax (ITP) in the corresponding autonomous community. Relying on a registered management office ensures that the vehicle is free of encumbrances (fines, liens, or seizures) and avoids later surprises for both the buyer and the seller.

Benefits of our management:

Step-by-step procedure:

  • 1. DGT Load Report

    Obtaining the complete traffic report to ensure that the car can be transferred cleanly without liens, ownership reservations, or pending road tax (IVTM).

  • 2. Settlement of the ITP

    Tax calculation according to the official BOE valuation tables applicable to your autonomous community and immediate electronic payment.

  • 3. Processing at the Traffic Department

    Telematic submission of the complete file to the Provincial Traffic Headquarters through the Managers' Association platform.

  • 4. Sending the Permit

    We send the new original Circulation Permit to your home by certified mail and digitally in PDF format.

Frequently asked questions about vehicle transfer and name change:

The ITP is the responsibility of the vehicle buyer, unless there is a specific agreement between the parties. The tax percentage ranges between 4% and 8% of the car's fiscal value, depending on the Autonomous Community of the buyer's residence.
If there is a seizure, the DGT allows transferring it but warns the buyer, who assumes the burden. However, if there is a 'Retention of Title' (financial), the DGT strictly prohibits the transfer until the financial institution issues the payment letter and the entry is canceled in the Registry of Movable Property.
The DGT allows processing the change of ownership even if the vehicle has not passed the ITV, but it will not issue the definitive Circulation Permit, instead it will retain the documentation until the new owner passes the ITV and proves it to Traffic.

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National Vehicle Registration

Registering a new vehicle in Spain requires formal enrollment in the DGT Vehicle Registry for the assignment of license plates. This procedure requires the payment of traffic fees and the settlement of the Registration Tax and VAT, as well as registration in the Mechanical Traction Vehicle Tax (IVTM - little municipal number). We take care of the entire online process quickly.

Benefits of our management:

Step-by-step procedure:

  • 1. Digital Technical Sheet

    We process the electronic data sheet (NIVE) provided by the manufacturer or dealer.

  • 2. Treasury Taxes and IVTM

    We submit Form 576 to the Tax Agency and process the self-assessment of the corresponding municipal tax.

  • 3. Registration and License Plates

    Obtaining the definitive registration number and the Circulation Permit.

Frequently asked questions about the registration of national vehicles:

The registration tax is calculated according to the vehicle's approved CO2 emissions (WLTP): 0% for emissions <= 120 g/km; 4.75% entre 121 y 159 g/km; 9.75% entre 160 y 199 g/km; y 14.75% para emisiones >= 200 g/km.

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Registration of Import Vehicles

If you bring a car from Germany or another European (or non-EU) country, you must register it in Spain within a maximum of 30 days from the date of entry. We handle import vehicle inspections, type approval, excise taxes (VAT or IEDMT), and temporary green license plates.

Benefits of our management:

Step-by-step procedure:

  • 1. Reduced file and ITV

    We obtain the reduced technical sheet signed by a licensed engineer and pass the import technical inspection (special ITV).

  • 2. Tax Settlement

    Settlement of VAT (Form 300/309) or ITP, and Registration Tax (Form 576) based on CO2 emissions.

  • 3. Traffic and Plates

    Final registration in the DGT and printing of the Spanish license plates.

Frequently asked questions about the registration of imported vehicles:

They are provisional DGT license plates with a green background and white letters that temporarily authorize the circulation of a foreign vehicle while the procedures for its definitive registration in Spain are completed.

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Registration of Historic Vehicles

The classification as a historic vehicle in Spain offers great advantages: exemption from road tax in many municipalities, less frequent inspections (up to every 4 years), affordable insurance, and permission to drive in Low Emission Zones (LEZ) in major cities under certain conditions. The new Spanish Historic Vehicle Regulation greatly simplifies the procedure for cars over 30 years old in original condition.

Benefits of our management:

Step-by-step procedure:

  • 1. Technical Report

    Technical inspection in an Official Cataloging Laboratory or responsible declaration of originality.

  • 2. Historic ITV Inspection

    I go through the specific MOT for historic vehicles where the original condition and safety of the classic are validated.

  • 3. File in Traffic

    Registration in the DGT historic vehicles register for the assignment of the H-type license plate.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Registration of Historic Vehicles:

It must have been manufactured or registered for the first time at least 30 years ago, its specific type must have been discontinued and it must be in its original condition without having undergone fundamental modifications to its main components.

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Duplicate Vehicle Documentation

If you have lost, stolen, or damaged your vehicle's Registration Permit or Technical Data Sheet, you must process a duplicate immediately. Driving without the original vehicle documentation is grounds for a Traffic fine.

Benefits of our management:

Step-by-step procedure:

  • 1. Duplicate Request

    Telematic sending of the request for a duplicate circulation permit paying the 4.4 Traffic fee.

  • 2. Load Verification

    DGT verifies that the vehicle is not permanently deregistered or has any administrative restrictions.

  • 3. Issuance of the Duplicate

    Generation of the duplicate digitally signed by the Traffic Headquarters.

Frequently asked questions about duplicate vehicle documentation:

The official DGT rate for duplicates is approximately €20.80 (updated rate), to which the agency's processing fees are added.

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Temporary Vehicle Disposal

Temporary deregistration is the ideal procedure if you are going to stop using your vehicle for a long period (for example, if you are going abroad, if you are trying to sell it, or if it is broken down and you are not going to repair it immediately). By temporarily deregistering the vehicle, you are exempt from paying the Traffic Tax (IVTM) to the city council and from keeping the mandatory insurance and the ITV up to date.

Benefits of our management:

Step-by-step procedure:

  • 1. Application at DGT

    Electronic submission of the request for temporary deregistration in the Vehicle Registry.

  • 2. Registry Annotation

    Traffic notes the temporary withdrawal and the vehicle is no longer authorized to circulate on public roads.

Frequently asked questions about temporary vehicle withdrawal:

Yes, currently the temporary suspension has a maximum duration of 1 year. Before the deadline expires, an extension must be requested for another year or, otherwise, the vehicle will automatically return to active status.

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Permanent Vehicle Deregistration

We process the definitive deregistration of your vehicle in the DGT Registry. We manage the free tow truck collection and transfer to the Authorized Vehicle Treatment Center (CAT - Scrapping) for destruction and ecological recycling, issuing the mandatory Destruction Certificate.

Benefits of our management:

Step-by-step procedure:

  • 1. Withdrawal to the Junkyard

    We coordinate the collection of the damaged or old car and its delivery to an official CAT.

  • 2. Issuance of the Destruction Certificate

    The scrapyard issues the certificate that guarantees the end of its life cycle.

  • 3. Processing of Withdrawal

    Telematic annotation of the definitive cancellation in the Traffic database.

Frequently asked questions about permanent vehicle deregistration:

Yes, the DGT allows permanently deregistering a car for scrapping even if it has liens or encumbrances, since the asset is destroyed and there is no risk of illegal trafficking. What is not allowed is exporting it or transferring it to another owner.

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DGT Vehicle Reports

Before buying a second-hand vehicle from a private seller or dealership, it is crucial to obtain a Complete Report from the DGT. This public report details the identity of the current owner, the history of ITVs and mileage, up-to-date municipal taxes, and most importantly: the existence of liens, retention of title, mortgages, seizures, or seals that prevent its free sale.

Benefits of our management:

Step-by-step procedure:

  • 1. Enrollment Application

    Introduction of the license plate or rack number (VIN) on our platform.

  • 2. Telematic consultation

    Direct connection with the centralized database of the DGT by paying the corresponding fees.

  • 3. Shipment to the customer

    Immediate digital delivery of the original report interpreted by our managers.

Frequently asked questions about DGT vehicle reports:

There is a free reduced report (it only indicates if there are general incidents) and the Complete Report (which we recommend and process), which details all the technical, administrative, ITV information, uploads and transfer history.

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Change of Address in the Traffic Registry

When you move to a different location or address within the same municipality, you are legally required to notify the DGT within 15 days. This updates the Traffic database so that fine notifications and the annual municipal tax (IVTM) collection are sent to your correct address, avoiding additional charges from the Treasury.

Benefits of our management:

Step-by-step procedure:

  • 1. Proof of Address

    Verification of the new address through the owner's registration certificate.

  • 2. Telematic update

    Modification in the official register of drivers and vehicles of the DGT.

Frequently asked questions about changing your address in the traffic registry:

The DGT fees for changing address are free for the citizen (zero-cost Traffic fee), so only the minimum processing costs of the agency are paid.

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Inheritances and Transmissions for Death

When the owner of a vehicle dies, his heirs must regularize its situation with the DGT. This is a complex procedure because it is divided into two phases: the provisional adjudication (custody of the vehicle until the inheritance is formalized) and the definitive transfer to the awarded heir after the settlement of the Inheritance and Donation Tax (ISD).

Benefits of our management:

Step-by-step procedure:

  • 1. Provisional Custody

    Notification of the death and temporary allocation of the vehicle to the person who will use it (period of 90 days from death).

  • 2. ISD Settlement

    Presentation and payment of the Inheritance Tax indicating the vehicle in the inventory of hereditary assets.

  • 3. Change of Definitive Owner

    Presentation of the formal transfer file before the DGT to issue the circulation permit in the name of the final heir.

Frequently asked questions about inheritances and transfers upon death:

Not directly. The DGT obligatorily requires an intermediate process of inheritance allocation, although a simultaneous double process can be carried out (inheritance + subsequent sale) so that the car passes from the deceased to the final buyer, settling the fees and taxes corresponding to both transfers.

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Management of Procedures for Company Vehicles

Companies (public limited companies, limited liability companies, or self-employed individuals) face specific particularities when transferring or registering vehicles: VAT deductions, exempt or subject-to-REBU (Special Regime for Used Goods) transfers, transport permits for cargo vehicles or trucks, and registration in the Registry of Movable Property if leasing or renting contracts are involved. We handle comprehensive management of commercial fleets.

Benefits of our management:

Step-by-step procedure:

  • 1. Verification of Social Power

    Validation of the power of attorney deeds of the signatory representing the legal entity (CIF).

  • 2. Commercial Document Preparation

    Review of commercial invoices issued with VAT or applicable REBU certificate.

  • 3. Telematic Transmission

    Secure telematic submission to the traffic vehicle registry.

Frequently asked questions about managing procedures for company vehicles:

If the vehicle was purchased deducting VAT, its sale is subject to VAT (normally 21%). If it is a vehicle acquired from an individual and integrated into the business activity, the sale may be taxed under the REBU regime or be subject to ITP depending on the nature of the transaction.

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