Driving a Borrowed Car Abroad from Aldehuela de Calatañazor: Download Your Legal Authorization Template

If you are planning to take a vehicle that is not registered in your name across the Spanish border, you are legally required to carry a formal authorization from the registered owner. While Spanish traffic authorities (DGT) do not always check this within national borders, border police and foreign authorities in countries like France or Portugal frequently request proof that you have permission to drive the vehicle. This template provides the legal safeguard you need to avoid accusations of vehicle theft or unauthorized use.

How and where to process your authorization in Aldehuela de Calatañazor

Since Aldehuela de Calatañazor is a small municipality, you do not need to visit a government office to "register" this document. Instead, this is a private legal document that must be signed by the owner. To ensure its total validity:

• Notarization: While not strictly mandatory by law, it is highly recommended to have the signature "legitimized" (witnessed) by a Notary Public. The nearest Notary offices are located in Soria city.
• Language: Because you are crossing international borders, this document is drafted in a bilingual format so that foreign police officers can understand the content immediately.
• Submission: You do not submit this to the Town Hall (Ayuntamiento). You must keep the original document in the glove box of the car alongside the vehicle’s registration papers (Permiso de Circulación) and the ITV card.

AUTORIZACIÓN PARA EL USO DE VEHÍCULO EN EL EXTRANJERO / AUTHORIZATION TO DRIVE A VEHICLE ABROAD

DATOS DEL PROPIETARIO / OWNER DETAILS:
Nombre/Name: ________________________________________________
DNI/Passport: _______________________________________________
Domicilio/Address: ___________________________________________

DATOS DEL VEHÍCULO / VEHICLE DETAILS:
Matrícula/License Plate: ______________________________________
Marca y Modelo/Make and Model: ______________________________

DATOS DEL CONDUCTOR AUTORIZADO / AUTHORIZED DRIVER:
Nombre/Name: ________________________________________________
DNI/Passport: _______________________________________________

DECLARACIÓN / DECLARATION:
El abajo firmante, en calidad de propietario del vehículo anteriormente descrito, AUTORIZA expresamente a la persona indicada a conducir dicho vehículo por territorio nacional y extranjero durante el periodo comprendido entre el ___/___/___ y el ___/___/___.

The undersigned, as the owner of the vehicle described above, expressly AUTHORIZES the indicated person to drive said vehicle within national and foreign territory during the period between ___/___/___ and ___/___/___.

En/In ________________________, a ______ de ________________ de 20____.

Firma del Propietario / Owner's Signature:
__________________________

Additional documentation required

To ensure you have no issues at the border, always carry the following documents alongside your signed authorization:

• Original Vehicle Registration (Permiso de Circulación): Never carry a photocopy; foreign police require the original document.
• Proof of Insurance (Carta Verde/Green Card): Verify with your insurance company that your policy covers driving abroad.
• Valid ITV (Inspección Técnica de Vehículos): Ensure the vehicle's inspection sticker is up to date and you have the latest report.
• Driver's License: Ensure your license is valid and recognized in the destination country.

Expert Tip: If you are planning a long-term stay abroad (more than 6 months), this document is insufficient, and you will need to look into the permanent registration of the vehicle in your new country of residence. Always keep a digital scan of this signed authorization on your smartphone as a backup in case the paper copy is lost or damaged during your trip.