Temporary vehicle deregistration with the DGT
Understand duration, extensions, storage and reactivation conditions before temporarily taking a vehicle off the road.
Duration and effect of temporary deregistration
Temporary deregistration lasts one year. You can request an extension during the two months before expiry; if you do not, the vehicle is automatically reactivated and returns to active status at the end of the period.[1][3]
While deregistered, the vehicle cannot be used on roads and must be stored on private property. Before returning to public roads, you must request reactivation and check road-use conditions.[1][2]
Synexis provides this guide for information but does not yet submit deregistrations, extensions or reactivations, or collect the official fee.
More information to consider
Vehicle storage
A temporarily deregistered vehicle must stay off the road and be stored on private property. Do not infer a universal insurance or ITV inspection exemption from this rule: review the risks, use and obligations applicable to the case.[1]
Returning to road use
If you want to use it before expiry, request reactivation with the DGT before driving.[2]
Who can apply and which cases need attention
Check registered keeper details, representation and issues before paying or submitting.
When it applies
The registered keeper may request temporary deregistration; another person may act if they evidence the representation required by the official channel.[1]
Deregistration is intended for a vehicle that will not be used for a period, provided it can remain off the road and stored in private premises.[1]
For an agricultural vehicle, the DGT requires evidence of prior deregistration from the Official Agricultural Machinery Register, ROMA, before temporary deregistration is processed.[1]
When it does not apply
If the vehicle has an immobilisation order, temporary deregistration cannot be processed until the measure is cancelled. Identify the authority that ordered it and resolve it first.[1]
In case of theft, file a police report: security forces notify theft-related temporary deregistration to the DGT, so it must not be duplicated as an ordinary keeper request.[1]
A judicial or administrative restriction other than an immobilisation order must be clarified with the relevant authority before assuming deregistration is possible.
Identification and preliminary checks
Documents and channels vary according to the applicant, vehicle type and issues.
The keeper's identity document and complete vehicle details, especially registration number, chassis number and vehicle registration certificate.[1]
Evidence of representation where another person applies and specific documents if the keeper is a legal entity.[1]
A preliminary issue query to detect immobilisation orders or other restrictions that prevent or affect deregistration.[1]
For agricultural machinery, evidence of prior ROMA deregistration; for a stolen vehicle, the police report and follow-up of police notification.[1]
An accepted payment method, storage address and copies of the submission receipt to track subsequent expiry.
Applying for and extending temporary deregistration
This sequence helps prepare the official procedure; it is not an available Synexis service.
- 1
Check registered keeper details and issues
Verify who is registered, who is acting, and whether an immobilisation order, theft or agricultural status requires prior action.[1]
- 2
Prepare identification and vehicle details
Gather identification, representation, registration number, chassis number, certificate and applicable special evidence.
- 3
Submit and pay where applicable
Use an accepted DGT channel, provide documents and pay the official fee specified for the procedure, unless the case has specific treatment.[1]
- 4
Keep the receipt
File the decision, start date and expiry date, and keep the vehicle stationary at the planned private location.
Fee and obligations during deregistration
Distinguish the procedure's cost from obligations relating to the vehicle and its use.
Official fee
Check the current amount and specific exemptions through the DGT channel. This guide does not set a figure or a Synexis price.
Insurance and ITV inspection
Ask your insurer how deregistration affects the policy and vehicle storage. Coverage needs may depend on risks and storage; the ITV inspection must be current where required to return to road use.
Municipal vehicle tax
Ask the municipality how deregistration date, tax accrual and ordinances affect vehicle tax. DGT status does not itself resolve every tax assessment.
Conditions for maintaining or ending deregistration
Track expiry
Without an extension submitted in time, automatic reactivation occurs after one year. Record expiry and do not expect indefinite deregistration.[1][3]
Vehicle reactivation
Before returning to road use, request reactivation with the DGT.[2]
Agricultural vehicle
To reactivate an agricultural vehicle, it must first be registered in the ROMA of the autonomous community where it is based, then reactivation must be requested with the DGT.[2]
Immobilisation orders and restrictions
Temporary deregistration does not remove an immobilisation order or restriction imposed by another authority. Resolve the issue with the competent body and keep evidence.[1]
Frequently asked questions about temporary deregistration
Check registered keeper details and issues, prepare identification and vehicle details, and use the official DGT channel. Track duration and request an extension where appropriate; returning to road use requires reactivation and compliance with its requirements. This guide is informational: the Synexis service remains coming soon.[1]
Off the road and stored on private property. It cannot continue being used or driven as though still active.[1]
Do not assume an automatic exemption. Tell your insurer and assess storage, risks and future reactivation before changing or cancelling coverage.
Deregistration prevents road use but does not create a universal answer for every ITV inspection or tax assessment. Check technical roadworthiness before reactivation and ask the municipality about tax accrual.
Request reactivation with the DGT before driving. For an agricultural vehicle, it must first be registered in the ROMA of the autonomous community where it is based, then reactivation must be requested with the DGT.[2]
Vehicle registration certificate: replacement and renewal
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DGT vehicle report: check details and charges
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Online vehicle ownership transfer between private individuals
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Official sources
Content updated: September 30, 2026 (guide and commercial content)
Administrative review: September 6, 2026 — Raúl Moraleda León, CEO · Economist · Licensed administrative manager no. 111 Review of the original administrative guide; it does not cover the new commercial and pricing explanations.
Track the date before taking the vehicle off the road
Check issues, prepare private storage and record when to request an extension or reactivation before using it again.