Traveling Abroad with a Borrowed Car: Download Your Legal Authorization Template for Pradejón
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 during routine police checks. Whether you are a resident of Pradejón borrowing a friend’s car or a visitor taking a relative’s vehicle across the border, Spanish traffic authorities and international border police strongly recommend carrying an official authorization document. This template provides a legally sound way to prove you have the owner's explicit consent to operate the vehicle internationally.
Instructions on how and where to submit it in Pradejón
While this document is a private agreement between you and the vehicle owner, it is essential to give it legal weight. Follow these steps in Pradejón:
- Drafting: Fill out the template provided below with the correct details of the vehicle, the owner, and the driver.
- Notarization: For international travel, it is highly recommended to have the owner’s signature "legitimized" by a Notary Public (Notario). The closest offices to Pradejón are located in the nearby city of Calahorra.
- Submission: You do not need to submit this to the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico) in Logroño. Instead, you must keep the original signed document in the glove compartment of the car at all times during your trip.
- Language: Because this is an international document, ensure the owner’s signature matches their DNI or NIE exactly as it appears on their official documentation.
AUTORIZACIÓN PARA LA CONDUCCIÓN DE VEHÍCULO EN EL EXTRANJERO / AUTHORIZATION TO DRIVE A VEHICLE ABROAD
DATOS DEL PROPIETARIO / OWNER DETAILS:
Nombre y Apellidos / Full Name: _________________________________________________
DNI/NIE: ____________________
Domicilio / Address: ___________________________________________________________
DATOS DEL CONDUCTOR AUTORIZADO / AUTHORIZED DRIVER DETAILS:
Nombre y Apellidos / Full Name: _________________________________________________
DNI/NIE/Pasaporte / Passport: ____________________
Carnet de Conducir / Driving License Number: ____________________
DATOS DEL VEHÍCULO / VEHICLE DETAILS:
Matrícula / License Plate: ____________________
Marca y Modelo / Make and Model: ____________________
Número de Bastidor (VIN) / VIN: ____________________
DECLARACIÓN / DECLARATION:
El propietario autoriza expresamente al conductor mencionado a utilizar el vehículo arriba indicado para circular por territorio extranjero durante el periodo comprendido entre el ____/____/20____ y el ____/____/20____.
The owner expressly authorizes the aforementioned driver to use the vehicle indicated above to travel through foreign territory during the period from [Date] to [Date].
En / In ____________________, a ____ de ____________ de 20____.
Firma del Propietario / Owner's Signature: ____________________
Additional documentation required
Having the authorization is only half the battle. To ensure a trouble-free journey, you must carry the following documents alongside the authorization:
- Original Vehicle Registration (Permiso de Circulación): Never carry a photocopy; border police require the original.
- Technical Inspection Card (ITV): Ensure the ITV is up to date and the sticker is visible on the windshield.
- Proof of Insurance: Carry the latest receipt of payment and the "Carta Verde" (Green Card), which proves the vehicle has international liability coverage.
- Your valid Driving License: Ensure it is not expired and, if traveling outside the EU, check if you require an International Driving Permit (IDP).
Expert Tip: If you are planning a long trip, contact your insurance provider in Spain before you leave. Some policies have geographical restrictions or require a specific notification to cover claims occurring outside of Spain. If you are crossing non-EU borders, request a "Certificate of Coverage" in English from your insurer to avoid language barriers with local police.