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How Do I Remove A 'reserva De Dominio'

To cancel a ‘ Reserva de Dominio’ Once the vehicle is fully paid, ask the finance company to send you the document that accredits that the car is paid for, this can take 2 to 4 days. Take the certificate to the ´Registro de Bienes Mueblesâ€

Do I Need To Advise Dvla Of Change Of Address In Spain?

Expat residents from the UK frequently ask about the validity of a licence that has an old UK address. This is because in the UK, under the Road Traffic Act 1988 it is a criminal offence to have a licence with the wrong address. In order to comp

Requirements/forms/cost Of Exchanging Driving Licence For Spanish Driving Permit (canje)

Information sheets from Trafico on the ´canje´ of EU licences, exchange for a Spanish one, with same duration and categories. Note that if the expiration date on your licence is less than 3 months away, you need to renew (renovar), not exchang

E-bikes, E-scooters - Insurance And Itv - Update July 2019

New Instruction 19/V-134 from DGT Trafico in May 2019, defining two categories of E-scooters in accordance with EU Regulations: L1e-A and L1e-B. For both you need a driving licence, matriculation, insurance, regular ITV checks, helmet. (Note: th

How Long Can I Keep A Non Spanish Plated Car In Spain?

We are waiting for the new ‘Reglamento de Trafico’ to be approved. Until there are any changes, the limit is 6 months. For non-residents, residents must change to Spanish plates within 30 days, 60 days max if they import the vehicle

How To Make Cita Previa With Trafico Offices?

Online, through the DGT website. LINK

How Do I Appeal A Traffic Fine?

Information document on this subject in the Library, Fines & Embargoes section. Or click link below for direct access. https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/wp-content/uploads/HOW-TO-APPEAL-A-TRAFFIC-FINE.pdf   Link to the DGT Website as li

How To Replace A Lost Or Stolen Spanish Driving Licence?

Update 28.11.2019 If you have a digital certificate, cl@ve Pin or Cl@ve Permanente, you can apply for a duplicate of your stolen or lost licence online. Other options. Use the drop down menu to change language. LINK WITH FULL INFO    

How And Where To Apply For ´carta De InvitaciÓn´?

At your local police station, for visits from friends or relatives from outside the EU. Information Application Form The form is only the start of the procedure, the application for the Carta de Invitación. Once filled out and copies of necessa

How Do I Make Sure A Traffic Fine Reaches Me?

To make sure you are never caught out by a Traffic fine not reaching you by mail, and thus losing the opportunity to pay only 50% within the established timeslot of 20 days and/or the opportunity to appeal the fine, you can subscribe to the Dire

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