How to Get Authorization to Drive a Borrowed Car Abroad from Buñol (Downloadable Template)
If you live in Buñol or anywhere in Spain and plan to take a vehicle that is not registered in your name across international borders, you need specific legal proof of authorization. Spanish authorities and international border controls require this document to ensure the vehicle is not reported stolen. This article provides you with a legally sound, bilingual template to facilitate your travel.
Instructions on how and where to submit it in Buñol
This document does not need to be submitted to the local Buñol Town Hall (Ayuntamiento), as it is a private agreement between you and the vehicle owner. However, for it to hold legal weight, you must follow these steps:
- Notarization: While not strictly mandatory by law, I highly recommend visiting a Notary Public (Notario) in the Valencia region to have the signatures "legitimized." This prevents any accusations of forgery at foreign borders.
- Language: Keep the original signed document with you in the glove compartment.
- Translation: Because this template is bilingual, it is recognized by authorities in most European countries.
AUTORIZACIÓN PARA LA CONDUCCIÓN DE VEHÍCULO EN EL EXTRANJERO / AUTHORIZATION TO DRIVE A VEHICLE ABROAD
DATOS DEL PROPIETARIO / OWNER DETAILS:
Nombre/Name: [Nombre del propietario]
DNI/NIE/Pasaporte: [Número de documento]
Domicilio/Address: [Dirección completa en Buñol]
DATOS DEL VEHÍCULO / VEHICLE DETAILS:
Matrícula/License Plate: [Matrícula]
Marca y Modelo/Make and Model: [Marca y Modelo]
Número de Bastidor/VIN: [Número de bastidor]
DATOS DEL CONDUCTOR AUTORIZADO / AUTHORIZED DRIVER DETAILS:
Nombre/Name: [Nombre del conductor]
DNI/NIE/Pasaporte: [Número de documento]
Permiso de Conducir/Driving License: [Número de permiso]
DECLARACIÓN / DECLARATION:
El propietario autoriza expresamente al conductor mencionado para utilizar el vehículo descrito fuera del territorio nacional español, durante el periodo comprendido entre el [Fecha inicio] y el [Fecha fin].
The owner expressly authorizes the aforementioned driver to use the described vehicle outside of Spanish national territory, during the period from [Start Date] to [End Date].
Firmado en Buñol, a [Día] de [Mes] de [Año]. / Signed in Buñol, on [Day] of [Month], [Year].
Firma del Propietario / Owner Signature: ____________________
Firma del Conductor / Driver Signature: ____________________
Additional documentation required
To avoid complications during your trip, ensure you carry the following original documents along with your signed authorization:
- Permiso de Circulación: The vehicle's registration document.
- Ficha Técnica: The technical specifications card of the vehicle.
- ITV Card: Proof that the vehicle has passed the mandatory Spanish roadworthiness test.
- Insurance Policy: Ensure your insurance company provides "Green Card" coverage or international coverage for the countries you intend to visit.
Expert Tip: Always check if your destination country requires a specific international permit or a "Carta Verde" (Green Card) from your insurer. If you are traveling outside the EU, check with your insurance provider at least two weeks before your departure from Buñol to confirm that your policy covers the specific countries on your itinerary.