Download the Authorization Template to Pass the ITV in Sierrapando (Word/PDF)

Passing the ITV (Inspección Técnica de Vehículos) in Spain is a mandatory procedure, but did you know you don't necessarily have to take the vehicle there yourself? If you are too busy, traveling, or unable to drive, you can legally authorize a trusted friend, family member, or third party to take your car to the inspection station on your behalf. This guide explains how the process works and provides a ready-to-use authorization template tailored for residents in Sierrapando and the broader Cantabria region.

Instructions on how and where to submit it in Sierrapando

When someone else takes your vehicle to the ITV station, they cannot just show up with the keys. Spanish traffic regulations and ITV station protocols require explicit, written permission from the vehicle owner. To carry out this procedure successfully near Sierrapando:

• Choose the nearest ITV station: The closest physical inspection center for residents in Sierrapando is typically the ITV Torrelavega station (managed by SYC ITV), located just a few minutes away in the Cartes/Torrelavega industrial area.
• Fill out the authorization: Complete the legal template provided below with the exact details of the owner, the authorized person, and the vehicle.
• Signatures: Both parties should ideally sign, or at least the owner must provide a clear signature matching their official ID.
• Presentation: The authorized person must present this printed document along with the required identification and vehicle papers directly to the ITV administrative counter upon arrival at the station.

AUTORIZACIÓN PARA PRESENTACIÓN DE VEHÍCULO A LA ITV

DATOS DEL TITULAR DEL VEHÍCULO:
Nombre y Apellidos: [Insert Owner's Full Name]
DNI / NIE: [Insert Owner's ID Number]
Domicilio: [Insert Owner's Address, e.g., Sierrapando, Torrelavega, Cantabria]
Teléfono de contacto: [Insert Phone Number]
Correo electrónico: [Insert Email]

DATOS DE LA PERSONA AUTORIZADA:
Nombre y Apellidos: [Insert Authorized Person's Full Name]
DNI / NIE: [Insert Authorized Person's ID Number]
Teléfono de contacto: [Insert Phone Number]

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

Por medio de la presente, el/la titular arriba firmante AUTORIZA expresamente a la persona designada para que, en su nombre y representación, presente el vehículo descrito en la estación de ITV correspondiente (preferentemente ITV Torrelavega / Sierrapando) al objeto de someterlo a la Inspección Técnica de Vehículos periódica o extraordinaria que proceda, así como para realizar todos los trámites administrativos y firmas necesarios relacionados con dicha inspección.

En [Insert City, e.g., Sierrapando], a [Insert Day] de [Insert Month] de [Insert Year].

Firma del Titular:

___________________________________

Firma del Autorizado:

___________________________________

Additional documentation required

To ensure the authorized person is not turned away at the Sierrapando-area ITV station, they must bring more than just the authorization letter. Make sure they carry the following physical documents inside the vehicle:

• Original Vehicle Registration Certificate: (Permiso de Circulación). Photocopies are generally not accepted unless officially certified, though having both the original and a copy is recommended.
• Technical Inspection Card: (Tarjeta de Inspección Técnica de Vehículos), commonly known as the "Green Card" (Ficha Técnica).
• Valid Compulsory Insurance Proof: (Recibo del seguro en vigor). While inspectors check the vehicle's insurance status electronically via the FIVA database, it is always wise to carry proof of payment.
• Identification: The authorized person must present their own original DNI, NIE, or Passport to verify they match the details written on the authorization template.

Expert Tip: Always verify that your vehicle's compulsory insurance is fully up to date and that there are no pending administrative blocks (precintos) on the vehicle before sending someone else to the ITV. If the car fails the inspection, the authorized person is fully legally competent to receive the unfavorable or negative report and handle the scheduling of the re-inspection (segunda revisión).