27/12/2025
Vehicle Registration Process in Spain — Step by Step
Many people ask how the vehicle registration process in Spain works, so here is a clear and simple overview 👇
🔹 Step 1: Document Check
First, all required documents are reviewed to make sure everything is correct before starting the registration.
🔹 Step 2: Technical Inspection (ITV)
If needed, the vehicle goes through the ITV. Once it passes, the ITV issues the ficha técnica.
🔹 Step 3: Payment of Taxes
After that, all required taxes are paid to the authorities.
🔹 Step 4: Tráfico (DGT)
Once the paperwork is ready, the documents are submitted to Tráfico (DGT), where the Spanish registration certificate (permiso de circulación) is issued.
🔹 Step 5: License Plates
After receiving the registration documents, the official license plates are made.
✅ The vehicle registration process is then fully completed.
Each case may vary slightly, but this is the general process.
