How to Retrieve Your Vehicle from the Municipal Impound in Cubillas de Santa Marta (Template Download)

If your vehicle has been towed by the municipal crane (grúa) in Cubillas de Santa Marta, you are likely facing the stress of navigating local bureaucracy. To reclaim your car, you often need to provide a formal authorization if you are sending a representative or if the vehicle is registered to a company or another person. This template allows you to grant legal permission to a third party to retrieve your vehicle from the municipal impound on your behalf.

How and where to submit your authorization in Cubillas de Santa Marta

To retrieve your vehicle, you must first verify the location of the municipal impound (depósito municipal). In smaller municipalities like Cubillas de Santa Marta, vehicle impound management is often handled through the local Town Hall (Ayuntamiento) or a contracted towing service. Follow these steps:

• Contact the Local Police (Policía Local): Before heading to the impound, call the local authorities to confirm the release fee and the specific documentation required.
• Visit the Town Hall: If the impound is managed directly by the municipal offices, you will present this authorization there to obtain the release order (orden de salida).
• Submit the document: The person collecting the vehicle must present the signed authorization, their valid ID (DNI/NIE/Passport), and the original documentation of the vehicle.

AUTORIZACIÓN PARA LA RETIRADA DE VEHÍCULO DEL DEPÓSITO MUNICIPAL

En ______________________, a ______ de ______________ de 20____.

DATOS DEL TITULAR DEL VEHÍCULO:
Nombre y Apellidos: ________________________________________________
DNI/NIE/Pasaporte: ________________________________________________
Dirección: ________________________________________________________

DATOS DEL VEHÍCULO:
Matrícula: ____________________ Marca/Modelo: _______________________

DATOS DE LA PERSONA AUTORIZADA:
Nombre y Apellidos: ________________________________________________
DNI/NIE/Pasaporte: ________________________________________________

DECLARACIÓN:
Por la presente, autorizo expresamente a la persona arriba indicada para que proceda a la retirada de mi vehículo del Depósito Municipal de Cubillas de Santa Marta, así como para realizar los trámites necesarios y el abono de las tasas correspondientes para su liberación.

Firma del Titular:


__________________________

Additional documentation required

Beyond the authorization template, the person collecting the vehicle must ensure they carry the following items to avoid being turned away:

• Proof of Identity: Original DNI, NIE, or Passport of both the vehicle owner and the person collecting the vehicle.
• Vehicle Documents: The original "Permiso de Circulación" (Registration Certificate) and the "Tarjeta de Inspección Técnica" (ITV card).
• Payment Receipt: Proof of payment for the towing fee (tasa de grúa) and the daily impound fee (estancia en depósito), which can usually be paid at the Town Hall or via the municipal banking portal.
• Insurance: It is highly recommended to bring proof of valid insurance (recibo del seguro), as the municipal police may verify that the vehicle is covered before allowing it to leave the facility.

Expert Tip: Always double-check if the impound requires an appointment. Even in smaller municipalities, procedures can change based on the specific towing contract. If you are collecting the vehicle on behalf of a company, ensure the authorization is printed on company letterhead and signed by an authorized representative with a stamp (sello de empresa). If you encounter any issues, request a "hoja de reclamaciones" (complaint form) at the Town Hall, which is your right as a citizen in Spain.