How to Retrieve Your Vehicle from the Cantoria Municipal Impound (Template Download)

If your vehicle has been towed by the local authorities in Cantoria, you are likely facing the stress of navigating the municipal impound process. This document is designed to help you authorize a third party—or simply formalize your own request—to retrieve your vehicle from the Cantoria municipal depot (depósito municipal). Using this template ensures you follow the formal administrative requirements expected by the local police and municipal authorities.

Instructions on how and where to submit it in Cantoria

To retrieve your vehicle, you must first clear the administrative hurdles at the local level. Follow these steps:

• Verify the location: Contact the Cantoria Local Police (Policía Local) to confirm where your vehicle is being held, as impound locations can vary based on the nature of the infraction.
• Prepare the documentation: Fill out the template provided below. If you are sending someone else to collect the vehicle on your behalf, ensure the authorization is signed by the registered owner as it appears on the vehicle registration (permiso de circulación).
• Submission: Present the signed document at the Cantoria Town Hall (Ayuntamiento de Cantoria) or directly at the local police station/impound office, depending on the specific instructions given by the agents on duty.
• Payment: Be prepared to pay the towing fee (tasa de grúa) and the daily storage fee (custodia) before the vehicle is released.

AUTORIZACIÓN PARA LA RETIRADA DE VEHÍCULO DEL DEPÓSITO MUNICIPAL

A LA ATENCIÓN DE LA POLICÍA LOCAL DE CANTORIA (ALMERÍA)

D./Dña. ________________________________________, con DNI/NIE nº ________________, en calidad de titular del vehículo con matrícula _______________,

AUTORIZO

A D./Dña. ________________________________________, con DNI/NIE nº ________________, para que en mi nombre y representación proceda a la retirada del mencionado vehículo del depósito municipal de Cantoria, así como para realizar los trámites administrativos y pagos de tasas necesarios para su liberación.

En Cantoria, a ______ de _______________ de 20____.

Firma del titular:
(Firma)

Firma del autorizado:
(Firma)

Additional documentation required

When you arrive at the impound, you must bring the following original documents. Photocopies are rarely sufficient without the originals present:

• Valid Identification: Your original DNI, NIE, or Passport.
• Proof of Ownership: The vehicle registration document (Permiso de Circulación) and the technical inspection card (Tarjeta de Inspección Técnica).
• Insurance Proof: Valid proof of compulsory vehicle insurance (Seguro Obligatorio).
• Payment Receipt: Once you have processed the paperwork at the Town Hall, bring the proof of payment for the towing and storage fees.

Expert Tip: Always check for existing fines (multas) linked to the vehicle. In many Spanish municipalities, the authorities will require you to pay any outstanding traffic fines associated with the vehicle before releasing it from the impound. If you are retrieving the car on behalf of a company, ensure the authorization is printed on company letterhead and signed by an authorized representative with a copy of their power of attorney (escritura de poderes).