The recent storm that hit various regions in Spain has left many vehicles damaged and stranded. The affected car owners will now have easier access to the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) to carry out necessary procedures, especially if they need to temporarily unregister their vehicles. The DGT has simplified the documentation required for these procedures, only needing a statement declaring the loss or unknown whereabouts of the affected vehicle. Additionally, the DGT will waive any fees associated with temporary unregistering, requesting duplicates of lost driving permits, or other necessary procedures resulting from the storm.
Affected car owners can submit their requests through various channels, such as the telephone hotline 060, the DGT website using an upcoming form, or in person at the Provincial Traffic Headquarters in Valencia. A special mention is given to administrative managers who will be assisting with temporary unregistrations. Vehicles identified by insurance authorities or the regional government will automatically be unregistered. Those not identified can be unregistered by their owners while insurance claims and repairs are processed. The goal of temporary unregistering is to provide relief to affected owners who won’t have to pay vehicle taxes by January 1, 2025. This administrative status exempts owners from this payment.
Additional services include requesting duplicates of lost driving permits, which will be mailed to address on file or the Traffic Headquarters. Likewise, a permanent vehicle unregistering option is available if the vehicle is deemed irreparable. Owners will need to contact an authorized environmental treatment center for vehicle destruction, which will issue a certificate confirming the vehicle’s destruction. Once registered with the DGT, the information will be passed onto municipalities for tax processing. The DGT stresses the importance of using the MiDGT app for accessing vehicle information, documentation, and digital driving permits, which are equally valid as physical copies.
This streamlined process aims to assist car owners affected by the recent storm that ravaged various regions in Spain. The DGT is offering easy access to necessary procedures for unregistering vehicles temporarily, obtaining duplicate permits, or permanently unregistering damaged vehicles. Car owners can submit requests through different channels, including phone, website, or in-person, with administrative managers there to assist. Those unable to identify their vehicles will be helped by insurance and government authorities, while owners can manually unregister their vehicles if needed. Temporary unregistration provides relief from future tax payments, with additional services available for lost driving permits and permanent vehicle unregistration, including environmentally-friendly disposal options.
Overall, this initiative by the DGT is a step towards easing the burden on car owners affected by the recent storm, providing them with the necessary support to navigate through the aftermath. With simplified procedures, fees waived, and accessible channels for submitting requests, affected owners can take steps towards managing their damaged vehicles. The temporary unregistration option offers financial relief by exempting future tax payments, while additional services ensure proper documentation and disposal of irreparable vehicles. The process is streamlined to help affected car owners in various regions of Spain affected by the recent storm, with the aim of providing support during their recovery process.
