The change of name is a fundamental procedure after having carried out a transaction for the purchase and sale of a vehicle. This will be essential so that the new owner has the documentation in order, as well as to be able to prove that said car is part of his property. Which will also entail a series of obligations and responsibilities that have to do with the vehicle in question. In fact, it is an essential step, reflected in article 32 of the General Vehicle Regulations.
It specifies that the change of ownership must be made by the buyer within thirty days after the sale. In addition, the seller is obliged to notify the Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) about said transaction within a period of ten days. Failing to do so, the latter will continue to be the owner of the vehicle for legal purposes, so it will be the responsibility for the activity carried out by the buyer. For example, in the event of a fine or sanction, even if it was committed by the buyer, since this notification process has not been formalized, the responsibility will fall on the seller.
When changing the name of a vehicle, the circumstances in which the transaction was carried out must be taken into account, since there are mainly three ways to carry out this procedure. We must not forget the importance of completing this process as soon as possible, especially taking into account the ten-day period established by the regulation.
