How to Take a Borrowed Car Abroad from Bas: Download Your Legal Authorization Template

Planning a cross-border road trip from Bas using a vehicle that isn't registered in your name? Spanish traffic authorities and international border police require proof that you have the owner's explicit consent to operate the vehicle outside of Spain. This document, known as an Autorización para conducir vehículo de terceros en el extranjero, is a critical legal safeguard to prevent your car from being flagged as stolen or unauthorized at international checkpoints.

Instructions on how and where to submit this document in Bas

While this document is not "submitted" to a government office in Bas, it must be carried in the vehicle at all times while driving abroad. To ensure its legal validity, follow these steps:

• Notarize the signature: Take the document to a local Notary Public (Notaría) in or near Bas. Having a Notary verify the identity of the vehicle owner adds an official seal that is recognized by international police forces.
• Language: The template provided below includes both Spanish and English. This is highly recommended for travel outside of Spanish-speaking countries, as it allows foreign authorities to understand the nature of the document immediately.
• Keep originals: Always carry the original, notarized document in the glove box. Do not rely on digital copies, as police in many jurisdictions require wet-ink signatures.

AUTORIZACIÓN PARA CONDUCIR VEHÍCULO EN EL EXTRANJERO / AUTHORIZATION TO DRIVE VEHICLE ABROAD

DATOS DEL PROPIETARIO / OWNER DETAILS:
D./Dña. _____________________________________, con DNI/NIE __________________, y domicilio en _____________________________________, propietario/a del vehículo con matrícula _____________________ y marca/modelo _____________________.

DATOS DEL CONDUCTOR AUTORIZADO / AUTHORIZED DRIVER DETAILS:
Autorizo expresamente a D./Dña. _____________________________________, con DNI/NIE/Pasaporte _____________________, para conducir el vehículo anteriormente mencionado fuera de las fronteras de España, incluyendo el tránsito por otros países, durante el periodo comprendido entre el ____/____/____ y el ____/____/____.

DECLARACIÓN / DECLARATION:
El propietario certifica que el vehículo dispone de seguro en vigor y toda la documentación necesaria, y que el conductor autorizado cuenta con el permiso de conducir pertinente y vigente para operar dicho vehículo.

En/In _____________________, a/on ____ de ____________ de 20____.

Firma del Propietario / Owner's Signature:
___________________________

Additional documentation required

Beyond this authorization letter, you must ensure you are carrying the following original documents to avoid heavy fines or vehicle impoundment:

• Permiso de Circulación: The original vehicle registration document.
• Ficha Técnica: The technical inspection card (ITV) with the valid sticker on the windshield.
• Proof of Insurance: A copy of the current insurance policy (Recibo del seguro). While not strictly mandatory to carry in Spain, it is highly recommended when driving abroad.
• Green Card (Carta Verde): If you are traveling outside of the European Union, contact your insurance provider to request an International Motor Insurance Card (Green Card).

Expert Tip: Before leaving Bas, check your insurance policy's "Roadside Assistance" (Asistencia en viaje) coverage. Many standard Spanish policies limit coverage to domestic territory. Ensure your policy explicitly covers international travel, including towing services back to Spain, to avoid massive out-of-pocket expenses should your vehicle break down in another country.