Driving a Borrowed Car Abroad: Download Your Authorization Template for Valle de Trápaga

Planning a road trip from Valle de Trápaga across the Spanish border? If you are driving a vehicle that is not registered in your name, you are legally required to carry a document proving you have the owner's permission. Without this, you risk being stopped by local authorities or border police, potentially resulting in the vehicle being impounded. This template provides you with the necessary legal authorization to prove you have the owner's consent to take the vehicle abroad.

How and Where to Process Your Authorization in Valle de Trápaga

While you do not need to submit this document to the Town Hall (Ayuntamiento) of Valle de Trápaga, you must have it signed and validated. The most effective way to ensure this document holds full legal weight when crossing international borders is to have it notarized.

• Step 1: Complete the template provided below with the details of the owner and the driver.
• Step 2: Both the owner and the driver should sign the document.
• Step 3: Visit a Notary Public (Notaría) in the vicinity of Valle de Trápaga or Barakaldo to have the signatures "legitimized." This confirms that the person signing is indeed the owner of the vehicle.
• Step 4: Keep the original document in the glove compartment alongside the vehicle's registration papers (Permiso de Circulación) and the ITV (Inspección Técnica de Vehículos) card.

AUTORIZACIÓN PARA LA SALIDA DE VEHÍCULO AL EXTRANJERO / AUTHORIZATION FOR VEHICLE TRAVEL ABROAD

DATOS DEL PROPIETARIO / OWNER DETAILS:
D./Dña. ________________________________________, con DNI/NIE nº ________________, y domicilio en ________________________________________.
(Mr./Ms. ________________, holder of ID/Passport ____________, residing at ________________.)

DATOS DEL VEHÍCULO / VEHICLE DETAILS:
Marca (Make): ___________ Modelo (Model): ___________ Matrícula (License Plate): ___________ Bastidor (VIN): ___________

AUTORIZACIÓN / AUTHORIZATION:
Autorizo expresamente a D./Dña. ________________________________________, con DNI/NIE nº ________________, para que conduzca el vehículo arriba mencionado fuera del territorio español durante el periodo comprendido entre el ____/____/____ y el ____/____/____.
(I hereby expressly authorize Mr./Ms. ________________, holder of ID/Passport ____________, to drive the aforementioned vehicle outside of Spanish territory during the period from ____/____/____ to ____/____/____.)

En (In) ________________, a ____ de ____________ de 20____.

Firma del Propietario / Owner's Signature:
________________________________________

Additional Documentation Required

Beyond this authorization letter, ensure you carry the following documents to avoid fines or delays:

• Permiso de Circulación: The original vehicle registration document.
• Ficha Técnica (ITV): The card showing the vehicle has passed its roadworthiness test.
• Proof of Insurance: Ensure your insurance policy covers international travel (Carta Verde/Green Card) and that the driver is included in the policy coverage.
• Valid Driver’s License: Ensure your license is valid for the countries you intend to visit.

Expert Tip: Always check the specific requirements of the country you are visiting. Some countries, particularly outside the EU, may require the authorization to be translated into their local language or apostilled. If you are traveling within the EU, the bilingual document provided above is generally sufficient, but having it notarized gives you total peace of mind when dealing with foreign traffic authorities.