Download Free Authorization Letter to Pass the Spanish ITV in Ontón (Word/PDF Template)

If your vehicle is due for its mandatory Spanish technical vehicle inspection (Inspección Técnica de Vehículos - ITV) but you are unable to drive it to the station yourself, you can legally authorize a trusted third party to do it for you. Whether you live in Ontón, Cantabria, or are simply registered nearby, sending a representative requires a specific, signed authorization letter to ensure the ITV station accepts them.

Instructions on how and where to submit it in Ontón

To use this authorization successfully when taking your car to the ITV, follow these practical steps:

• Fill out and sign the template: Complete the bilingual authorization form provided below with both the vehicle owner's and the authorized driver's details. Both parties should sign it.
• Choose your ITV station: While Ontón is a picturesque coastal locality in Cantabria (near the Basque border), there isn't a massive testing lane directly inside the village itself. Residents typically head to the nearest authorized ITV stations in Cantabria (such as those managed by Itevelesa in Colindres or Torrelavega) or just across the border into Biscay (Bizkaia).
• Present the document: The authorized person must present this signed letter along with the required vehicle documents at the ITV station's reception desk before the inspection begins.

AUTORIZACIÓN PARA PASAR LA ITV / AUTHORIZATION TO PASS THE ITV

DATOS DEL TITULAR / OWNER'S DETAILS:
Nombre y Apellidos / Full Name: [Nombre del propietario]
DNI / NIE / Passport: [Número de documento]
Domicilio / Address: [Dirección en Ontón o localidad], Ontón (Cantabria)
Teléfono / Phone: [Número de teléfono] | Correo Electrónico / Email: [Correo electrónico]

DATOS DE LA PERSONA AUTORIZADA / AUTHORIZED PERSON'S DETAILS:
Nombre y Apellidos / Full Name: [Nombre de la persona autorizada]
DNI / NIE / Passport: [Número de documento de la persona autorizada]
Teléfono / Phone: [Teléfono de contacto]

DATOS DEL VEHÍCULO / VEHICLE DETAILS:
Matrícula / License Plate: [Número de matrícula]
Marca y Modelo / Make and Model: [Marca y modelo del vehículo]
Número de Bastidor / VIN: [Número de bastidor]

MANIFIESTA / DECLARES:
Que en calidad de propietario/a del vehículo arriba indicado, por medio de la presente autoriza expresamente a D./Dña. [Nombre de la persona autorizada] para que, en mi nombre y representación, presente dicho vehículo en la Estación ITV para la realización de la inspección técnica periódica o extraordinariamente requerida, así como para firmar cuantos documentos sean necesarios a tal efecto.

That as the owner of the vehicle indicated above, I hereby expressly authorize the aforementioned person to present the vehicle at the ITV Station on my behalf to carry out the technical inspection, as well as to sign any necessary documents for this purpose.

En [Localidad, e.g., Ontón], a [Día] de [Mes] de [Año].

Fdo. El/La Titular (Owner's Signature):
_________________________________

Fdo. El/La Autorizado/a (Authorized Person's Signature):
_________________________________

Additional documentation required

Handing over the authorization letter is not enough on its own. For the authorized driver to successfully pass the ITV on your behalf, they must also bring the following original documents to the station:

• Permiso de Circulación (Vehicle Registration Certificate): The original document proving vehicle ownership.
• Tarjeta de Inspección Técnica (ITV Card / Technical Sheet): The green card containing the vehicle's technical specifications and past inspection stamps.
• Proof of valid mandatory insurance (Seguro Obligatorio): Although stations can often check this digitally via the FIVA database, it is highly recommended to carry the latest receipt or policy.
• Identification: The authorized person must present their own original DNI, NIE, or passport.

Closing paragraph with expert tips

As a traffic and legal consultant in Spain, my final recommendation is to make sure your vehicle is in optimal condition before sending a friend or relative to the ITV station. Check all exterior lights, tire tread depths, windshield wipers, and ensure seatbelts click properly. Furthermore, remember that paying for the ITV appointment online in advance (if the station allows it) can speed up the process significantly for your authorized representative.