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Bought a Spanish-registered car, motorbike, moped or motorhome?
We handle the tax, DGT fee, paperwork and change of registered ownership, completely online, with clear support entirely in English.
€50 plus IVA, official fees and taxes
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You must contact us directly and provide the required documents and authorisation.
Please send this page to the buyer. The buyer is responsible for arranging the transfer.
SIMPLE, REMOTE PROCESS
We change ownership of Spanish registered vehicles online for you, without an appointment at DGT, and without the stress. We pay the Modelo 621 (ITP taxes), DGT fees, complete necessary forms and submit documents for the buyer.
With Simple English Advice you can transfer ownership of a car, motorcycle or other vehicle totally online.
Why pay extortionate gestor fees when we do it much cheaper and faster?
Our fees are transparent, with no hidden costs.
If you’re searching for, “Can you change ownership of a car online in Spain?”, look no further. We can do it.
Use the free calculator to estimate ITP, the DGT fee and the total transfer cost.
The buyer sends the Permiso de Circulación and signed sales contract.
We confirm the cost and send a clear list of the documents required.
The buyer provides the authorisation and pays the confirmed amount securely.
We pay the applicable tax and DGT fee, then send proof of submission.
Designed for foreign residents and English-speaking buyers who want the transfer handled without visiting the DGT or hiring a traditional gestor.
Straightforward transfers with complete, correct documents can normally be submitted the same or next working day. Final processing times depend on the DGT and the relevant tax authority.
We handle the transfer from document submission through to the new vehicle logbook, with clear updates for the buyer in English.
Once we have the correct documents and payment, we submit the transfer to DGT and keep the buyer updated at each stage.
We send the buyer a provisional document (autorización provisional de circulación) while the DGT completes the change of ownership.
The new Permiso de Circulación is usually issued in the buyer’s name within 2 weeks and can be collected from our office or posted to you.
Timing: Straightforward transfers with complete, correct documents are normally submitted the same or next working day. Final processing time depends on the DGT and the relevant tax authority.
Buying or selling privately?
Who does what when a vehicle changes hands?
If you are buying or selling a car privately in Spain, this guide explains what each party must provide and how to complete a Spanish vehicle ownership change.
The buyer is responsible for completing the vehicle transfer.
The seller provides the relevant documents, but the buyer must arrange and authorise the change of ownership.
The seller’s part is mainly preparing the vehicle documents and protecting themselves after the sale.
Before paying the seller, check that the vehicle has no outstanding finance, a reserva de dominio, embargoes or administrative restrictions. These problems could delay or prevent the vehicle being transferred into your name.
For €49, we combine a full DGT vehicle report with a Registro de Bienes Muebles search and provide a clear report in English containing our findings and recommendations.
The buyer should keep a signed copy of the sales contract and a clear copy of the seller’s valid identification. The buyer must also take possession of the original Permiso de Circulación and Ficha Técnica.
The buyer must complete the Spanish vehicle ownership transfer and normally has 30 days to provide the seller with proof.
Using our service? Do not book a DGT appointment or pay the tax yourself. We calculate and process these steps for you.
To transfer car ownership in Spain yourself, you’ll normally need a DGT appointment. Take the following documents to the Tráfico office:
If you have neither a DNI nor a TIE, bring:
Send us the logbook and sales contract. We will calculate the total cost, explain what the buyer needs to provide and handle the transfer remotely in English.
REAL TRANSFER CUSTOMERS
Costs, dealer sales and private purchases
Understand the official charges and choose the correct route for transferring a Spanish-registered vehicle.
The cost of a vehicle ownership transfer (transferencia de vehículos online) is €55.70* (€27.85 for mopeds 50cc and under) for registration, which you pay at the Jefatura de Tráfico office or online. On top of this is the 4-8% transfer tax (depends on the region). This is worked out by the official/fiscal value of the vehicle and depends on the type and size of the engine. This has nothing to do with the sale price of the vehicle. (Except for motorhomes and special vehicles.)
*As of November 2026
How did you buy the vehicle?
If you bought a car through a dealership, the car dealers normally change the name for you and you will receive the documents in your name when you receive the car. Make sure you get proof that the ownership transfer has been completed.
A client of ours (and many more) got ripped off by Top Gear Cars in Fuengirola (now shut down). They didn't change ownership of her car (among other things) and so when she came to sell it, she found out it's not legally hers! This is becoming an increasingly common practice in Spain, with the increase of dodgy car dealers.
When buying privately, the buyer is responsible for completing the ownership transfer. You can visit the DGT yourself, use a gestor or choose an online vehicle-transfer service.
If you do not speak Spanish or want to avoid an appointment and paperwork, we can calculate the ITP, pay the DGT fee and submit the transfer for you in English.
The service is available for all Spanish-registered vehicles such as vans, bikes, motorhomes and trailers (remolques).
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Calculate the estimated ITP transfer tax, DGT fee, Colegio de Gestores fee and our fixed service fee for your car, motorbike or moped.
Uses the buyer's Spanish province
Based on official 2026 vehicle values
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Follow the right order when buying privately
Before buying a used car in Spain, or doing a car owner change, check that it has no outstanding finance, embargoes or other restrictions registered against it. Our Vehicle Buyer Protection Pack provides the essential checks and a plain-English assessment before you pay the seller.
Check its DGT history, finance status, embargoes and recorded restrictions before paying.
Check the Vehicle Before BuyingOnce you have bought the vehicle, it is the buyer’s responsibility to complete the ownership transfer. This normally involves paying the ITP transfer tax using Modelo 620/621, paying the DGT fee and submitting the correct documents.
If you do not speak Spanish, do not want to visit the DGT or would rather avoid an expensive gestor, we can handle the complete car ownership transfer online. Send us the vehicle logbook and sales contract, and we will calculate the total cost and tell you exactly which documents are required.
Find clear, plain-English answers about the documents, taxes, costs and deadlines involved in changing the registered owner of a vehicle in Spain. The questions below cover private purchases, foreign buyers and the practical steps needed to complete the transfer correctly.
To transfer car ownership in Spain, the cost typically includes a Tráfico fee of €55.70 (€27.85 for mopeds) and a transfer tax of 4-8% of the official/fiscal value of the vehicle, depending on the region and the type and size of the engine. In addition to these fees, there may be a gestor fee if you use the services of a professional.
The process can also be done online by us for a fee of €50, plus the official fees and taxes. It’s important to note that the transfer tax has nothing to do with the sale price of the vehicle. The exact cost may vary depending on the specific circumstances and the region in Spain where the transfer takes place.
The ITP (Impuesto de transmisiones patrimoniales) tax is between 4-8% of the fiscal value of the vehicle. It is paid using the Modelo 620/621 form.
The buyer pays the ITP tax (Modelo 620/621).
Modelo 620 form is used to pay the ITP (Impuesto de transmisiones patrimoniales) tax or vehicle transfer tax. The Modelo 621 is used to pay the ITP vehicle transfer tax online.
IVTM – Impuesto Sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica is the annual road tax in Spain. It is usually paid at the town hall where the vehicle is registered or can be done online. It’s important to note that the previous years’ IVTM must be paid if you want to transfer a vehicle into your name.
Hiring a Gestor to transfer car ownership in Spain can have several benefits, including:
However, it’s important to note that using a Gestor’s services can be expensive. The process can be done independently, especially if you are familiar with the local requirements, procedures and speak Spanish fairly well.
The buyer is responsible for completing the ownership transfer.
To transfer vehicle ownership in Spain, the following paperwork is typically required:
The buyer must complete the change of ownership within 30 days of signing the sales contract. If the seller has notified the DGT that they have sold the vehicle (notificación de venta) and you haven’t completed the transfer, the DGT can issue a “Denegatoria.” This allows the police to seize or immobilize the vehicle if they stop you, as the car is not correctly registered.
This depends on who does the transfer. Usually it can be done the same day by using Simple English Advice, a gestor or going to DGT yourself. However, the new registration certificate or permiso de circulación (logbook) can take up to two weeks to be processed.
It is done at your local DGT office. Or you can use a gestor or an online vehicle transfer service.
The permiso de circulacion is usually mandatory to transfer a vehicle at the DGT office. However, with Simple English Advice, we can put the car in your name without the permiso.
It is the technical inspection card with detailed vehicle specifications and modifications. It is the most important vehicle document you can have and is needed to pass an ITV test.
The Padrón is the common name for a Certificado de Empadronamiento (Certificate of Registration). This document certifies your address and habitual residence in Spain. It’s needed to carry out certain administrative procedures in Spain. You can get it from your local Town Hall.
Yes, as long as they have a NIE and proof of Spanish address. Such as rental contract, house deeds or empadronamiento.
Yes you can, but be aware there are usually problems when it comes to the transfer process. Car dealers can’t legally sell a Spanish-registered car in the UK and so act as ‘middle-men’. For more information read our article about buying a Spanish-registered car in the UK.
Yes, you can do this procedure the same as if you were selling the car to anyone else. You can gift it to your husband, wife or other family member but the process is usually more complicated.
You must produce the usual documents following the death of a close one, plus the Modelo 650/660.
Anyone can buy a car in Spain. The problem comes when trying to transfer ownership into their name. To legally own the vehicle, they must have a NIE document, and proof of Spanish address. Some regions are now refusing to issue a NIE number for the basis of buying a car.
More help for drivers in Spain
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