Driving a Borrowed Car Abroad from Cudillero: Download Your Authorization Template
If you are planning to take a car that is not registered in your name across the Spanish border, you are likely to encounter issues with local police or border control. In Spain, while it is not strictly mandatory by law to carry a specific document, it is highly recommended and often required by rental or leasing companies and insurance providers to carry a notarized or signed authorization from the vehicle's owner. This document proves that you have the owner's express permission to drive the vehicle outside of Spain, preventing potential accusations of vehicle theft or unauthorized use.
Instructions on how to use and validate this document in Cudillero
To ensure this document holds legal weight, follow these steps:
- Download the template provided below and fill in the details of the owner and the driver accurately.
- Print the document in duplicate.
- Visit a Notary Public (Notaría) to have the owner's signature legally witnessed (legitimación de firma). While a private signature is often accepted, a notarized document is significantly more robust for international travel.
- If you are in Cudillero, you may need to travel to the nearest town with a notary office, such as Pravia or Avilés, as there is no permanent notary office within the municipality of Cudillero.
- Keep the original document in the glove compartment alongside the vehicle's registration (Permiso de Circulación) and the ITV (Inspección Técnica de Vehículos) card.
AUTORIZACIÓN PARA EL USO DE VEHÍCULO EN EL EXTRANJERO / AUTHORIZATION FOR THE USE OF A VEHICLE ABROAD
D./Dña. [Owner's Full Name], con DNI/NIE número [Owner's ID Number], como propietario/a del vehículo marca [Brand], modelo [Model], con matrícula [License Plate Number] y número de bastidor [VIN Number].
AUTORIZA A / AUTHORIZES:
D./Dña. [Driver's Full Name], con DNI/NIE/Pasaporte número [Driver's ID Number], a conducir el vehículo anteriormente mencionado fuera del territorio nacional español, durante el periodo comprendido entre el [Start Date] y el [End Date].
El/la conductor/a queda autorizado/a a realizar los trámites necesarios para la circulación en los países de destino, comprometiéndose a cumplir con todas las normas de tráfico vigentes.
En [City/Town], a [Day] de [Month] de [Year].
Firma del propietario / Owner's Signature: __________________________
Additional documentation required
Beyond this authorization letter, you must ensure you have the following documents ready for your trip:
- Permiso de Circulación: The original vehicle registration document.
- Tarjeta de la ITV: Proof that the vehicle has passed its mandatory technical inspection.
- Insurance Policy: A copy of the insurance policy (Póliza de seguro) confirming that the vehicle is covered for international travel. Some insurers require a "Carta Verde" (Green Card) for travel outside the EU.
- Valid Driver’s License: Ensure your license is valid for the countries you intend to visit.
Expert Tip: Before leaving Cudillero, call your insurance provider. Many Spanish insurance policies have specific geographic restrictions; you want to ensure that your "Cobertura de Asistencia en Viaje" (Roadside Assistance) covers you in your specific destination country. If you are crossing outside the European Union, verify if your insurance company requires you to request a specific international certificate, as failure to do so could leave you unprotected in the event of an accident or breakdown.