Download Your Authorization Template to Pass the ITV in Formigal (Word & PDF)

If you live near Formigal or are visiting the gorgeous Aragonese Pyrenees and realize that your vehicle's ITV (Inspección Técnica de Vehículos - Spain's mandatory technical vehicle inspection) is due, but you cannot drive it there yourself, you do not need to panic. Spanish law allows you to authorize a third party—such as a family member, friend, or a trusted mechanic—to take your car through the inspection on your behalf. To do this legally and avoid being turned away by station inspectors, you must present a signed written authorization letter along with specific identification documents.

Instructions on how and where to submit it in Formigal

Formigal is located in the province of Huesca, within the Alto Gállego comarca. Because Formigal itself is a mountain resort town, the nearest official ITV stations are managed by the Government of Aragon (or authorized concessionaires) located down the valley. The closest fixed ITV stations to Formigal are usually situated in Sabiñánigo (approximately 45 minutes south via the A-136) or Jaca. Before heading down, ensure you have booked an appointment online. When your authorized representative arrives at the ITV lane in Sabiñánigo or Jaca, they must hand over this written authorization letter along with the vehicle documentation directly to the ITV inspectors at the administrative window.

AUTORIZACIÓN PARA LA REALIZACIÓN DE LA INSPECCIÓN TÉCNICA DE VEHÍCULOS (ITV)

DE LA PARTE PODERDANTE (Registered Owner):
Nombre y Apellidos: [Insert Owner's Full Name]
DNI / NIE / Pasaporte: [Insert Owner's ID Number]
Domicilio: [Insert Owner's Address, City, Postal Code]

DE LA PARTE AUTORIZADA (Authorized Representative):
Nombre y Apellidos: [Insert Representative's Full Name]
DNI / NIE / Pasaporte: [Insert Representative's ID Number]
Domicilio: [Insert Representative's Address, City, Postal Code]

DATOS DEL VEHÍCULO (Vehicle Details):
Matrícula (License Plate): [Insert License Plate Number]
Marca (Make): [Insert Make]
Modelo (Model): [Insert Model]
Número de Bastidor (VIN): [Insert VIN Number]

Por medio de la presente, el/la propietario/a arriba firmante AUTORIZA expresamente a la persona designada como autorizada para que, en su nombre y representación, presente el vehículo descrito en la estación de ITV que corresponda, con el fin de realizar las gestiones y trámites necesarios para pasar la Inspección Técnica de Vehículos.

Y para que así conste y surta los efectos oportunos, firmo la presente en [Insert City, e.g., Formigal / Sallent de Gállego], a [Insert Day] de [Insert Month] de [Insert Year].

Fdo. El/La Propietario/a (Owner's Signature): ____________________

Fdo. El/La Autorizado/a (Representative's Signature): ____________________

Additional documentation required

Simply handing over the authorization letter is not enough. To ensure a smooth process at the Aragon ITV station, the authorized person must carry a specific set of physical documents inside the vehicle:

• Original Vehicle Registration Certificate (Permiso de Circulación): Photocopies are generally not accepted by ITV stations; inspectors need to see the original document.
• Original Technical Inspection Card (Tarjeta de Inspección Técnica): Also known as the green card (tarjeta ITV), reflecting previous inspections and homologations.
• Valid Compulsory Insurance Proof (Recibo del Seguro): While inspectors check the database in real-time, it is highly recommended to bring proof of payment or the active insurance policy.
• Identification: A photocopy of the vehicle owner's ID (DNI/NIE/Passport) and the original ID of the authorized person presenting the vehicle.

As an expert tip for drivers in Formigal: Weather conditions in the Aragonese Pyrenees can change rapidly, especially outside of winter season peaks. Make sure your vehicle's lights, tires (especially if winter regulations apply), and windshield wipers are fully operational before sending someone else to the ITV, as minor defects can result in an unfavorable inspection report (desfavorable o negativa) that your representative will not have the authority to negotiate or fix on the spot.