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Getting a vado (driveway permit) in Málaga

In Málaga a vado is registered in GESTRISAM's vehicle entrance charge (form 040) and marked with an approved sign from an authorised supplier; if a door has to be opened or premises turned into parking, a report from the Mobility department is needed first.

Who: The owners of the property (or their representatives); when ownership changes, the buyer or the seller with the deed.

Our English summary of the official information, which is in Spanish (official name: Poner un vado (entrada de vehículos) en Málaga).

Checked against the official pages on 15 October 2026.

Our English translation; the official pages and forms are in Spanish.

Cost
Between €35.00 and €82.00 a year for each entrance to a single-family home with up to three spaces, depending on the street category (Tax Bylaw no. 42). Businesses and garages pay by number of spaces, and the sign is paid separately to the supplier.
Time limit
Thirty days from when use or the change begins to declare it; decision within six months (no reply means refusal). The prior Mobility report takes up to three months

What you need

  • Registration or change in the vehicle entrance charge (form 040)
  • Copy of your DNI (or powers of attorney for a company)
  • Copy of the title deed
  • Photo of the front of the building with the vehicle access and a location plan
  • Depending on the case: first occupancy licence, horizontal division deed or registration in the business tax census

Step by step, online

  1. 1If you need to open a door or turn premises into parking, request the «Informe previo para vado» from Mobility on the Sede Electrónica, one month in advance
  2. 2File the registration in the vehicle entrance charge on the Sede Electrónica with a digital certificate
  3. 3Buy the approved sign from an authorised supplier

Step by step, in person

  1. 1Hand in form 040 with the documents at an OMAC office or the General Registry
  2. 2For questions, GESTRISAM's Vehicle Entrance office answers on 951 927 346

Where

  • GESTRISAM, Vehicle Entrance / ICIO office (module 2, first floor)

    Avenida Sor Teresa Prat, 17, 29003 Málaga

    951 927 346

  • Municipal Citizen Service Offices (OMAC)

    951 926 010

The charge is owed from the moment there are facilities to park, even before you have the permit. It is billed in the tax calendar from 3 August to 5 October (or by direct debit in two charges).

Official sources

This guide summarises these official pages (in Spanish; the page titles are theirs). Amounts and deadlines are those they publish; if they change, the official page prevails.

Frequently asked questions

What documents do I need for “Getting a vado (driveway permit) in Málaga”?

According to the official information: Registration or change in the vehicle entrance charge (form 040); Copy of your DNI (or powers of attorney for a company); Copy of the title deed; Photo of the front of the building with the vehicle access and a location plan and Depending on the case: first occupancy licence, horizontal division deed or registration in the business tax census.

How much does “Getting a vado (driveway permit) in Málaga” cost?

According to the official page: Between €35.00 and €82.00 a year for each entrance to a single-family home with up to three spaces, depending on the street category (Tax Bylaw no. 42). Businesses and garages pay by number of spaces, and the sign is paid separately to the supplier.

Where is it done?

It is done online or in person; it is handled by GESTRISAM (Málaga City Council tax agency). Online, on its official website or e-office. In person: GESTRISAM, Vehicle Entrance / ICIO office (module 2, first floor) (Avenida Sor Teresa Prat, 17, 29003 Málaga); Municipal Citizen Service Offices (OMAC).

Do I need an appointment?

Yes, for in-person service: book it on the official appointment website or by calling 951 92 60 10 / 010.

How long does it take?

According to the official page: Thirty days from when use or the change begins to declare it; decision within six months (no reply means refusal). The prior Mobility report takes up to three months.

Who can do it?

According to the official information: The owners of the property (or their representatives); when ownership changes, the buyer or the seller with the deed.

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