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Registration and permits for vehicles

Replacement grace period

  • Description
  • Requirements
  • Procedure
  • Documentation
  • Schedule
  • Fees

Description

Vehicle owners who can provide proof of purchase of a new motor vehicle that meets the technological and emission requirements for accessing the low emission zones (ZBE) of the metropolis of Barcelona may be granted a temporary authorisation for accessing the ZBEs.

Requirements

The person applying for the authorisation must be the natural or legal person who owns the vehicle.

Proof must be provided that the vehicle has been replaced by a new vehicle that meets the environmental requirements for accessing the low emission zones (with an environmental label). 

A single applicant can register several vehicles

Procedure

By internet, using digital identification

  1. The vehicle owner must fill out the application form below.

  2. Attach the required documentation if you do not consent to having your data verified at other public administrations.

  3. Digitally sign the form and send it. Click here to consult the accepted forms of digital identification.

    • Registration request, with digital identification

    • Obtaining digital IDs:
      • idCAT Mòbil

        Other

By post


  1. Fill out this application form.

  2. Sign it and enclose any required documents

  3. Send it by post to:

Registre d'autoritzacions ZBE
Departament de Parc Mòbil
Àrea Metropolitana de Barcelona
C/ 62, núm. 16-18
08040 Barcelona (Zona Franca)


In-person

Citizen Service Office of the Barcelona Metropolitan Area (AMB): Carrer 62, núm. 16-18, 08040 Barcelona (Zona Franca).
Business days, from Monday to Friday, from 09:00 to 14:00.

By appointment only. Book it here.

Documentation

The following documents must be attached to the registration form:

  • Copy of the signed sale, rental or leasing contract or proof of reservation payment in the applicant's name or tender document to replace the vehicle.

  • Documentation signed by the supplier or dealer specifying the estimated delivery date of the new vehicle and its technical characteristics.

If permission to consult other administrations is denied, the applicant must also submit a copy of the following documentation:

  • ID document (DNI - National Identity Document, NIE - Foreigner Identity Number, passport) of applicant.

  • Vehicle's road licence.

Schedule

The application for registration of the vehicle will be processed (accepted, denied or returned as incomplete) within 15 business days of submission.

Once the vehicle has been registered, it may be driven in the low emission zones (ZBE) of the metropolis of Barcelona without the need to obtain additional authorisation until the date of delivery of the new vehicle, and for a maximum of 18 months from the date of application.


Fees

There is no fee for this procedure.


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