Driving a Borrowed Car Abroad from Laudio/Llodio: Download Your Legal Authorization Template
If you are planning to take 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 local authorities. While Spanish law allows you to drive another person's car, proving you have the owner's consent is crucial to avoid accusations of vehicle theft or unauthorized use. This template provides a formal, notarized-style authorization that validates your right to drive the vehicle internationally.
Instructions on how and where to submit it in Laudio/Llodio
In Spain, there is no single "government office" where you register this specific private document. Instead, this is a private authorization that you carry with you. However, to give it full legal weight, you should follow these steps in Laudio/Llodio:
- Drafting: Fill out the template below with the owner's and driver's details.
- Notarization (Highly Recommended): Visit a local Notary Public (Notaría) in Laudio. Having a notary witness the owner's signature (legitimación de firma) is the gold standard. It prevents any claims that the document is forged.
- Carrying the document: Keep the original signed document in the glove box along with the vehicle's "Permiso de Circulación" (Registration) and the valid "ITV" (Technical Inspection) card.
AUTORIZACIÓN PARA LA CONDUCCIÓN DE VEHÍCULO EN EL EXTRANJERO / AUTHORIZATION TO DRIVE A VEHICLE ABROAD
DATOS DEL PROPIETARIO / OWNER DETAILS:
D./Dña. ________________________________________, con DNI/NIE nº ________________, y domicilio en ________________________________________.
DATOS DEL VEHÍCULO / VEHICLE DETAILS:
Matrícula / License Plate: ________________
Marca y Modelo / Make and Model: ________________
Número de Bastidor (VIN) / VIN: ________________
DATOS DEL CONDUCTOR AUTORIZADO / AUTHORIZED DRIVER DETAILS:
D./Dña. ________________________________________, con DNI/NIE/Pasaporte nº ________________, y domicilio en ________________________________________.
DECLARACIÓN / STATEMENT:
Por la presente, el propietario autoriza expresamente al conductor mencionado para utilizar el vehículo arriba indicado para circular por territorio nacional y extranjero, asumiendo el conductor la plena responsabilidad de la conducción y el cumplimiento de las normas de tráfico vigentes.
Hereby, the owner expressly authorizes the aforementioned driver to use the vehicle indicated above to travel within national and foreign territory, with the driver assuming full responsibility for the operation of the vehicle and compliance with current traffic regulations.
En / In ________________, a ____ de ____________ de 20____.
Firma del Propietario / Owner's Signature: ________________
Additional documentation required
Beyond this authorization letter, ensure you carry the following to avoid issues during your trip:
- Original Vehicle Documents: The "Permiso de Circulación" and the "Ficha Técnica" (showing the valid ITV stamp).
- Insurance Policy: Contact your insurance provider to confirm that your policy covers international travel (Carta Verde/Green Card). Some policies explicitly exclude travel outside of Spain unless requested.
- Driver's License: Ensure your license is valid and that you have an International Driving Permit (IDP) if traveling outside the EU.
- DGT Record: If the car is owned by a company, you will need a "Certificado de Representación" or a specific company letterhead authorization.
Expert Tip: If you are crossing borders into countries outside the Schengen Area (such as Morocco or some Balkan states), the customs authorities are much stricter. In these cases, it is mandatory to have the document notarized and translated into the destination language or English. Always verify if your destination requires a "Permiso Internacional de Circulación" issued by the DGT before you depart from Laudio.