How to Legally Drive Someone Else’s Car Abroad from Cubells: Download Your Authorization Template
If you are planning to drive a vehicle that is not registered in your name outside of Spain, you may encounter significant legal hurdles at border crossings or if stopped by police. Even if you are a resident of Cubells, Spanish law and international regulations require clear proof that you have the owner's explicit permission to use the vehicle abroad. This template provides the necessary legal protection to prove you are not driving a stolen vehicle.
Instructions on how and where to submit it in Cubells
While this document does not need to be "submitted" to the local town hall (Ayuntamiento de Cubells), it must be carried in the vehicle at all times while traveling abroad. To ensure the document holds maximum legal weight, follow these steps:
- Signatures: Both the owner of the vehicle and the driver must sign the document.
- Notarization: It is highly recommended to visit a Notary Public (Notario) in a nearby town such as Balaguer or Tàrrega to have the signatures "legitimized." This confirms the identity of the signers and adds an official seal that international police forces respect.
- Language: The document is provided in a bilingual format (Spanish/English) to ensure that authorities in any EU country can understand the nature of the authorization.
AUTORIZACIÓN PARA EL USO DE VEHÍCULO EN EL EXTRANJERO / AUTHORIZATION TO USE VEHICLE ABROAD
DATOS DEL PROPIETARIO / OWNER DETAILS
Nombre/Name: ________________________________________________
DNI/NIE/Passport: ____________________________________________
Dirección/Address: ____________________________________________DATOS DEL VEHÍCULO / VEHICLE DETAILS
Matrícula/License Plate: _______________________________________
Marca y Modelo/Make and Model: _______________________________
Número de Bastidor/VIN: _______________________________________DATOS DEL CONDUCTOR AUTORIZADO / AUTHORIZED DRIVER DETAILS
Nombre/Name: ________________________________________________
DNI/NIE/Passport: ____________________________________________DECLARACIÓN / DECLARATION
El abajo firmante, propietario del vehículo mencionado, AUTORIZA expresamente a la persona arriba indicada a conducir dicho vehículo por el extranjero durante el periodo comprendido entre el ____/____/____ y el ____/____/____.The undersigned, owner of the aforementioned vehicle, hereby EXPRESSLY AUTHORIZES the person indicated above to drive said vehicle abroad during the period from ____/____/____ to ____/____/____.
En Cubells, a ____ de ____________ de 20____.
Firma del Propietario / Owner Signature: _______________________
Firma del Conductor / Driver Signature: ________________________
Additional documentation required
Carrying the signed authorization is only half the battle. To avoid fines or vehicle impoundment, ensure you also have the following:
- Original Registration Certificate (Permiso de Circulación): Never carry a photocopy; always keep the original in the glove compartment.
- Valid ITV Card (Inspección Técnica de Vehículos): Ensure the technical inspection is up to date and the sticker is visible on the windshield.
- Insurance Policy (Carta Verde): Contact your insurance provider to confirm that your policy covers international travel (the "Green Card" is recommended for non-EU travel).
- Driver's License: Ensure your Spanish or EU license is valid and not expired.
Expert Tip: If you are traveling outside of the European Union, check with the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico) to see if you require an International Driving Permit (IDP) in addition to your standard license. Always keep a digital scan of these documents saved in a secure cloud service in case your physical documents are lost or stolen while traveling.