El automotive sector It is being plagued by different problems over the last few years. COVID-19, the breakdown of the logistics chain due to the lack of semiconductors or the war in Ukraine do not allow it to take steps forward. Furthermore, we cannot ignore the sector electrification, anti pollution standards or the fact that economic crisis chokes vehicle owners before its use. And it looks like it won't stop anytime soon.
Hence To save, many have to process the deregistration of their vehicles. Some because they cannot afford the economic cost of owning one. Others because their cities they will block the way to the center and they don't have money to buy another one. There are also those who have to leave the country and also have to leave or take their car with them. Therefore, if you are thinking of deregistering your vehicle, follow these steps and you will be right.
What types of drops are there?
Before processing the deregistration of your vehicle, you should know that there are different types. Yes, because they are not all the same, each one adapting to a type of case. There are two that are more common and two others that everyone does not know but that is why they are not common. The first two will ring a bell: temporary y total or ordinary. The second two are: leave due to change of residence to a third country o deregistration of classic vehicles...
Process the temporary leave
The temporary leave is applicable if you are not going to circulate with your vehicle for a period of time. The term for which it is granted is one year and once it is granted you are obliged to meet a series of requirements...
- During the period in which the vehicle is temporarily low will not be able to circulate.
- You will be exempt from paying the municipal circulation tax (shooting or stamp according to location).
- The temporary leave can be reversed, or go to permanent withdrawal, at any time you want.
- Before using the vehicle again, you must register it.
However, there is also an extension can be requested for another period of one year. In addition, there is no limit on extensions, but a series of conditions must be met for your request.
- The extension may be requested up to 2 months before the end of the current leave and the validity of the withdrawal will increase by one year from the end of the initial withdrawal, not from the presentation of the extension.
- At the time of expiration of the period of temporary withdrawal, if an extension has not been requested, the vehicle will automatically return to the registration situation administration, with all the implications that this has.
In addition, if we want to process the temporary deregistration of our car, we cannot ignore a detail: it cannot be parked on the street. The reason is simple: any vehicle parked on public roads must have valid insurance and ITV. Therefore, once temporarily discharged you will have to keep it in a garage.
ordinary leave
The ordinary removal of a vehicle implies that it has reached the end of its useful life and therefore, its end is scrapping. To process the deregistration we must go with him to an Authorized Vehicle Treatment Center that is authorized by the DGT. In this center the procedure is carried out and the owner is given the final deregistration certificate with the certificate of destruction. Therefore, it is not necessary to go to a DGT delegation.
To carry out the processing of the definitive withdrawal you must meet the following requirements...
- Deliver the vehicle to be deregistered.
- Original vehicle documentation: Driving Permit and ITV Card.
- Responsible declaration of final deregistration of the vehicle, if the owner of the vehicle has died.
Withdrawal due to change of residence to a third country
El home transfer may imply the processing of the deregistration of the vehicle. Thus, there are three types that fit: temporary, permanent or due to transfer of residence to a third country. The latter is interesting if the vehicle comes with us to use it when traveling through the new country. To do this, you must request the definitive cancellation for export and once accepted they will give us the green plates to circulate temporarily or take it by crane.
To carry out this procedure we must meet the following requirements...
- Fill out the application in the official form.
- Identify the interested party who processes the withdrawal.
- Present the original documentation of the vehicle: Circulation Permit and ITV card, or declaration responsible for not having said documentation.
- Attach proof of payment of the corresponding fee (€8,67). This fee, for vehicles registered in Spain for more than 15 years, is free.
Process the deregistration of historic vehicles
The deregistration of historic cars is intended for those who have a collector's value or intended for a museum. To complete this procedure you will have to meet the following requirements…
- Fill in the application template en official form.
- Present the original documentation of the vehicle: Driving Permit and ITV card. In addition, if you do not have such documentation, attach a responsible statement.
- Reliably prove the historical value of the vehicle in question.
How can you process the deregistration of a vehicle...?
To process the deregistration of a vehicle You can go to a delegation of the Directorate General of Traffic. The requirement to meet is that you have to make an appointment, otherwise they will not attend you. Also, if you have a web key, digital certificate or electronic DNI You can also carry out these procedures through its official website. However, you can access the source below and you will go to the DGT website where they explain it.
Source - General direction of traffic