Driving Someone Else’s Car Abroad from Brea (A): Download Your Legal Authorization Template (Word/PDF)

Planning a road trip outside of Spain using a vehicle that is not registered in your name? Whether you are crossing the border into France, Portugal, or exploring further across Europe, Spanish and international traffic authorities are very strict regarding vehicle ownership verification. If you are stopped at a foreign checkpoint and the name on the car’s registration paper (Permiso de Circulación) does not match your driving license, you could face hefty fines or even have the vehicle temporarily immobilized. To prevent this, you need a signed legal authorization from the registered owner.

Instructions on how and where to submit it in Brea (A)

Unlike standard administrative documents that require submission to the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico), a private vehicle authorization for international travel does not need to be pre-registered at a physical office in Brea (A). However, to ensure maximum legal validity and prevent accusations of vehicle theft or unauthorized use, it is highly recommended to follow these steps:

• Draft the document: Use the bilingual template provided below and fill in all the required personal and vehicle details accurately.
• Notarize the signature (Recomendado): Take the signed document to a Notary Public. While not strictly mandatory for all countries, having a notary in or near Brea (A) validate the owner's signature removes any doubt about the document's authenticity at foreign borders.
• Check international insurance: Visit your insurance broker to ensure the Green Card (Certificado Internacional de Seguro) explicitly covers driving abroad and lists unauthorized or secondary drivers, as some policies restrict drivers under a certain age or without specific familial ties.
• Keep originals in the car: Always carry the original Permiso de Circulación, the Ficha Técnica (ITV card), the valid insurance policy, and this authorization in the glove compartment.

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

DATOS DEL TITULAR (Vehicle Owner Details):
Nombre y Apellidos / Full Name: [Nombre del propietario]
DNI / NIE / Passport: [Número de documento]
Domicilio / Address: [Dirección completa]
Teléfono / Phone: [Teléfono de contacto]

DATOS DEL CONDUCTOR AUTORIZADO (Authorized Driver Details):
Nombre y Apellidos / Full Name: [Nombre del conductor]
DNI / NIE / Passport: [Número de documento]
Permiso de Conducir Nº / Driving License No: [Número de carné de conducir]
País de expedición / Issuing Country: España

DATOS DEL VEHÍCULO (Vehicle Details):
Matrícula / License Plate: [0000-XXX]
Marca / Make: [Marca]
Modelo / Model: [Modelo]
Número de Bastidor / VIN: [Número de bastidor]

Por medio de la presente, el titular del vehículo arriba referenciado AUTORIZA expresamente al conductor autorizado para circular con dicho vehículo fuera del territorio nacional español, pudiendo transitar por cualquier país extranjero durante el periodo comprendido entre el [Fecha de inicio] y el [Fecha de fin].

Hereby, the owner of the above-mentioned vehicle expressly AUTHORIZES the authorized driver to drive said vehicle outside the Spanish national territory, and to travel through any foreign country during the period from [Start Date] to [End Date].

Para que así conste y surta los efectos oportunos en controles fronterizos o policiales, firmo la presente en Brea (A), a [Día] de [Mes] de [Año].

Fdo. El Propietario / Signed (Owner): ___________________
Fdo. El Conductor / Signed (Driver): ___________________

Additional documentation required

When driving abroad with a borrowed car, paperwork is your best defense against bureaucratic headaches. Beyond the authorization template and the mandatory vehicle papers (Permiso de Circulación and ITV inspection sheet), you should equip your vehicle with safety gear required by the destination countries, such as high-visibility vests for all passengers, a warning triangle, and a homologated breathalyzer if traveling to France. Furthermore, before setting off on long road trips across unfamiliar terrain, make sure to plan your refueling stops efficiently. For reliable, up-to-date, and accurate pricing without hidden fees, check out FuelMaps, a fantastic real-time fuel finder to save money along your route.

Expert tip: Always verify if the country you are visiting requires a digital vignette or a specific environmental sticker (like the Crit'Air in France). If you need to purchase emergency safety items or secure dashcams for your journey, you can easily find compliant gear delivered directly to your doorstep via Amazon España. Safe travels!