Driving a Borrowed Car Abroad from Vallelado: Download Your Legal Authorization Template

If you are planning to drive a vehicle that does not belong to you—such as a car owned by a relative, a friend, or a company—outside of Spanish borders, you must carry a formal authorization from the registered owner. While this is often overlooked for domestic travel, border authorities in other countries frequently request proof that you are not driving a stolen vehicle. This document serves as a protective legal shield, ensuring your trip proceeds without bureaucratic hurdles.

How and Where to Manage Your Authorization in Vallelado

Since Vallelado is a municipality in the province of Segovia, you do not need to submit this document to a government office to make it "official." Instead, you must sign it in the presence of a Notary Public to ensure it carries legal weight abroad. Follow these steps:

• Drafting: Complete the template provided below with the owner's and the driver's details.
• Notarization: Take the document to the nearest Notary office (the closest offices are typically located in Cuéllar or Segovia city). A Notary will verify the owner's identity and stamp the document, which is essential for international recognition.
• Legalization (Apostille): If you are traveling to a country outside the European Union, you may need to have the Notary's signature "apostilled" (legalized) by the Colegio Notarial to ensure it is accepted by foreign authorities.

AUTORIZACIÓN PARA LA CONDUCCIÓN DE VEHÍCULO EN EL EXTRANJERO / AUTHORIZATION TO DRIVE A VEHICLE ABROAD

DATOS DEL PROPIETARIO / OWNER DETAILS:
D./Dña. [Name of Owner], con DNI/NIE [ID Number], en calidad de propietario del vehículo con matrícula [License Plate Number] y marca [Make/Model], autorizo expresamente a:
(Mr./Ms. [Name of Owner], holder of ID [ID Number], as the owner of the vehicle with license plate [License Plate Number] and make/model [Make/Model], hereby expressly authorize:)

DATOS DEL CONDUCTOR / DRIVER DETAILS:
D./Dña. [Name of Driver], con DNI/NIE [ID Number] y permiso de conducir número [Driver's License Number], a utilizar dicho vehículo para desplazarse fuera del territorio nacional español.
(Mr./Ms. [Name of Driver], holder of ID [ID Number] and Driver’s License [Driver's License Number], to use the aforementioned vehicle to travel outside of Spanish national territory.)

VALIDEZ / VALIDITY:
Esta autorización es válida desde el [Start Date] hasta el [End Date].
(This authorization is valid from [Start Date] to [End Date].)

En Vallelado, a [Date].
(In Vallelado, on [Date].)

Firma del Propietario / Owner's Signature:
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Additional Documentation Required

Beyond this authorization, you must ensure you have the following documents ready for your trip:

• Vehicle Registration (Permiso de Circulación): You must carry the original document.
• ITV Card (Tarjeta de Inspección Técnica): Ensure the vehicle has a valid ITV sticker and that the card is up to date.
• Insurance Policy: Contact your insurance company to confirm that your policy includes "cobertura internacional" (international coverage). Some insurers require you to request a "Green Card" (Carta Verde) for non-EU travel.
• Driver's License: Ensure your physical license is valid and not expired.

Expert Tip: Always keep a high-quality color photocopy of the owner's ID attached to this authorization. If you are stopped by police in countries like France or Portugal, they will compare the signature on the authorization with the signature on the owner's ID. If you are traveling to a non-EU country, check if an International Driving Permit (IDP) is required in addition to your Spanish license, which can be easily obtained at the DGT office in Segovia.