Karsen Taller · Torrevieja

Register your foreign car in Spain

If you live in Spain and your car has foreign plates, you'll need to put it on Spanish plates. At Karsen Taller we take care of registering it here and preparing it for the ITV, and we explain every step in English, Spanish or Estonian.

Handing over a car key

How it works, broadly

  1. The car's documents: the foreign registration certificate and the manufacturer's certificate of conformity or technical data sheet.
  2. An inspection at an ITV station to get the Spanish ITV card.
  3. Paying the taxes that apply, such as registration tax, if due, and the local road tax.
  4. Registration with Tráfico (DGT) and fitting the Spanish number plates.

Every case has its own details depending on the country of origin, the car's age and its emissions. We confirm timings and costs for yours before we start.

Frequently asked questions

Register a foreign car in Spain

Do you repair cars on foreign plates?

Yes. We service and repair cars registered in any country, including while the Spanish registration is in progress.

How much does it cost to register a foreign car in Spain?

It depends on the country of origin, the car's age and its emissions, which affect the taxes. Message us with the car's details and we'll tell you for your case.

Can you explain it in English?

Yes. We deal with you in English, Spanish or Estonian throughout the whole process.