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Transferring vehicle ownership (Murcia)

Transfer of the vehicle to the new owner in the DGT (traffic authority) Vehicle Register after a sale. First you must pay the Impuesto de Transmisiones Patrimoniales (ITP, transfer tax).

Who: The buyer of the vehicle, within 30 days at most of signing the contract.

Our English summary of the official information, which is in Spanish (official name: Cambio de titularidad de un vehículo).

Checked against the official pages on 11 October 2026.

Our English translation; the official pages and forms are in Spanish.

Cost
DGT fee 1.5: 55,70 € (mopeds, fee 1.2: 27,85 €), plus the ITP paid with form 620 to the Agencia Tributaria de la Región de Murcia.
Time limit
30 days from signing the sale contract (DGT). Form 620 is filed within 30 working days of the transfer (ATRM).

Change of vehicle ownership or notice of sale (DGT, form 02)

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Used vehicle sale contract (DGT template)

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Authorise someone before the DGT (form 24)

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What you need

  • Sale contract signed on every page (or invoice if a company is selling)
  • Proof of the ITP (form 620) or of its exemption
  • Buyer's DNI, NIE with passport, or residence card
  • Proof of payment of the DGT fee
  • In person: application form (Mod. 02) signed by buyer and seller

Step by step, online

  1. 1File and pay ITP form 620 with the Agencia Tributaria de la Región de Murcia (regional tax agency).
  2. 2Go to the DGT online office with an electronic DNI, digital certificate or Cl@ve.
  3. 3Use the transfer assistant or the electronic Registry, pay the fee and attach the scanned documents.
  4. 4Keep the submission receipt.

Step by step, in person

  1. 1First pay the ITP with form 620.
  2. 2Book an appointment on the DGT online office or on 060.
  3. 3Go to the Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico de Murcia (provincial traffic office) and pay the fee by card.
  4. 4You receive the new registration certificate on the spot.

Where

  • Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico de Murcia (provincial traffic office)

    Calle Ricardo Zamora, 3, Murcia

  • Agencia Tributaria de la Región de Murcia (regional tax agency; form 620)

The new registration certificate is only valid if the vehicle has a valid ITV. If the seller is a professional dealer, there is no ITP: the invoice is enough.

Official sources

This guide summarises these official pages (in Spanish; the page titles are theirs). Amounts and deadlines are those they publish; if they change, the official page prevails.

Frequently asked questions

What documents do I need for “Transferring vehicle ownership”?

According to the official information: Sale contract signed on every page (or invoice if a company is selling); Proof of the ITP (form 620) or of its exemption; Buyer's DNI, NIE with passport, or residence card; Proof of payment of the DGT fee and In person: application form (Mod. 02) signed by buyer and seller.

How much does “Transferring vehicle ownership” cost?

According to the official page: DGT fee 1.5: 55,70 € (mopeds, fee 1.2: 27,85 €), plus the ITP paid with form 620 to the Agencia Tributaria de la Región de Murcia.

Where is it done?

It is done online or in person; it is handled by Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT, traffic authority). Online, on its official website or e-office. In person: Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico de Murcia (provincial traffic office) (Calle Ricardo Zamora, 3, Murcia); Agencia Tributaria de la Región de Murcia (regional tax agency; form 620).

Do I need an appointment?

Yes, for in-person service: book it on the official appointment website or by calling 060.

How long does it take?

According to the official page: 30 days from signing the sale contract (DGT). Form 620 is filed within 30 working days of the transfer (ATRM).

Who can do it?

According to the official information: The buyer of the vehicle, within 30 days at most of signing the contract.

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