Download Free Authorization Template to Pass the ITV in Villafria (Word/PDF)
Passing the ITV (Inspección Técnica de Vehículos - Spain's mandatory vehicle inspection) is a legal requirement, but what happens if you cannot take your car to the inspection station yourself? In Spain, anyone can drive your car to the ITV center, but the inspection station legally requires a signed authorization letter from the vehicle owner, along with specific identification documents. If you are based in Villafria or the surrounding Burgos area, having the correct paperwork prevents wasted trips and bureaucratic headaches.
Instructions on how and where to submit it in Villafria
When you arrive at the ITV station, you do not need to submit this authorization to a general registry beforehand. Instead, the authorized driver must present the signed document directly to the administration window (ventanilla) of the ITV center upon arrival, alongside the vehicle's physical documentation.
For residents in and around Villafria, the closest and most convenient authorized inspection station is typically the ITV Burgos - Villímar or the industrial estate inspection points serving the Villafria logistics area (Burgos). Before going, ensure that the authorized driver brings the physical document, not just a digital photo on a smartphone, to avoid any issues with station staff.
AUTORIZACIÓN PARA CONDUCIR Y PRESENTAR UN VEHÍCULO A LA ITV
(AUTHORIZATION TO DRIVE AND PRESENT A VEHICLE FOR ITV)
DATOS DEL TITULAR (VEHICLE OWNER DETAILS):
Nombre y Apellidos (Full Name): [Nombre del titular]
DNI / NIE / Pasaporte: [DNI del titular]
Domicilio (Address): [Dirección completa]
DATOS DE LA PERSONA AUTORIZADA (AUTHORIZED PERSON DETAILS):
Nombre y Apellidos (Full Name): [Nombre de la persona autorizada]
DNI / NIE / Pasaporte: [DNI del autorizado]
Carnet de Conducir (Driving Licence nº): [Número de permiso de conducir]
DATOS DEL VEHÍCULO (VEHICLE DETAILS):
Matrícula (License Plate): [0000-XXX]
Marca y Modelo (Make and Model): [Marca y Modelo]
Número de Bastidor (VIN): [Número de bastidor]
MANIFESTACIÓN Y AUTORIZACIÓN (STATEMENT AND AUTHORIZATION):
Por medio de la presente, el/la titular arriba firmante autoriza expresamente a la persona designada para que, en su nombre y representación, conduzca el vehículo indicado hasta la estación ITV y realice todos los trámites necesarios para la inspección técnica periódica o extraordinario del mismo.
(Hereby, the undersigned owner expressly authorizes the designated person to drive the indicated vehicle to the ITV station on their behalf and complete all necessary procedures for its technical inspection.)
En [Ciudad / City], a [Día] de [Mes] de [Año].
Fdo. El Titular (Owner's Signature): ____________________
Fdo. El Autorizado (Authorized Person's Signature): ____________________
Additional documentation required
Simply having the authorization letter is not enough. To successfully pass the ITV in Villafria, the authorized person must present the following mandatory documents at the inspection station:
- Original Vehicle Registration Certificate: Permiso de Circulación del Vehículo.
- Original Technical Inspection Card: Tarjeta de Inspección Técnica de Vehículos (ITV card).
- Valid Compulsory Insurance: Proof that the vehicle has active insurance (Recibo del seguro en vigor), though stations can often check this digitally via FIVA.
- Identification: Photocopy of the owner's DNI/NIE/Passport, alongside the physical DNI/NIE of the authorized driver.
Expert tip: Always double-check that your vehicle's insurance is fully up to date and that the mandatory fees (tasas de ITV) are ready to be paid at the station. If the vehicle is registered in the name of a company rather than an individual, the authorization must also include the company's official letterhead, company tax ID (CIF), and signature from a legal representative.