How to Retrieve Your Vehicle from the Altsasu/Alsasua Municipal Pound: Downloadable Authorization Template
Finding out your car has been towed in Altsasu/Alsasua can be a stressful experience. If you are unable to go to the municipal pound (depósito municipal) in person, or if the vehicle is not registered in your name, you will need a formal written authorization to retrieve it. This document grants a third party the legal power to act on your behalf to pay the fees and remove the vehicle from the impound lot.
Instructions on how and where to submit it in Altsasu/Alsasua
To retrieve your vehicle, you must first contact the Local Police (Policía Municipal) of Altsasu/Alsasua. The vehicle is typically held at the municipal storage facility designated by the Town Hall. Follow these steps:
- Download and complete the template provided below.
- Ensure the document is signed by the registered owner of the vehicle.
- The person picking up the vehicle must carry their original DNI/NIE and a copy of the owner's DNI/NIE.
- Present the authorization at the Local Police station or directly at the pound, depending on the current local protocol. It is highly recommended to call the Altsasu Town Hall (Ayuntamiento) or the local police station beforehand to confirm the exact location of the pound and current office hours.
AUTORIZACIÓN PARA LA RETIRADA DE VEHÍCULO DEL DEPÓSITO MUNICIPAL
En Altsasu/Alsasua, a ____ de ____________ de 20____.
DATOS DEL TITULAR DEL VEHÍCULO:
D./Dña. ________________________________________, con DNI/NIE nº ________________, y domicilio en ________________________________________.
DATOS DEL VEHÍCULO:
Matrícula: ____________________ Marca y Modelo: ____________________
AUTORIZACIÓN:
Por la presente, AUTORIZO a D./Dña. ________________________________________, con DNI/NIE nº ________________, para que en mi nombre y representación proceda a la retirada del vehículo arriba indicado del Depósito Municipal de Altsasu/Alsasua, así como a realizar los trámites y pagos necesarios para dicho fin.
Para que así conste, firmo la presente autorización en el lugar y fecha arriba indicados.
Fdo: __________________________
(Firma del Titular)
Additional documentation required
Beyond the authorization letter, you must ensure you have the following items ready to avoid unnecessary trips:
- Proof of Identity: Original DNI, NIE, or Passport of the person collecting the car.
- Vehicle Documentation: It is advisable to bring the original vehicle registration certificate (Permiso de Circulación) and the valid ITV (Technical Inspection) card if available.
- Payment Method: Be prepared to pay the towing fee (tasa de grúa) and the daily storage fee. Most municipal pounds in smaller towns prefer card payments, but it is wise to carry a debit card or check if cash is accepted.
- Proof of Insurance: While not always requested at the moment of release, having a copy of the current insurance policy is a legal requirement for driving on public roads in Spain.
Expert Tip: If your vehicle was towed due to a traffic violation, remember that retrieving the car is separate from the fine itself. You can pay the storage fees to get your vehicle back while still having the right to appeal the underlying traffic fine later. Always ask the police officer on duty for a copy of the tow report (atestado) if you believe the tow was unjustified, as this will be essential evidence for any future legal claim.