How to Retrieve Your Vehicle from the Municipal Impound in Sant Lluis: Downloadable Authorization Template

Finding your car missing after parking in Sant Lluis can be a stressful experience. If your vehicle has been towed by the municipal crane (the "Grúa"), you will need to follow specific administrative steps to reclaim it. If you are unable to go to the impound yourself—or if the vehicle is registered under a company name or another person's name—you will need a formal authorization letter to pick it up on their behalf. Use the template below to streamline the process and avoid unnecessary delays at the Sant Lluis municipal facilities.

Instructions on how and where to submit your authorization in Sant Lluis

Once you have confirmed that your vehicle has been towed by the local authorities, you must first visit the Sant Lluis Local Police (Policía Local) or the municipal impound office. If you are the owner, you simply need your ID. However, if you are acting as an authorized representative, follow these steps:

• Complete the document: Fill out the template below with the details of both the vehicle owner and the person authorized to collect the car.
• Verify the location: Contact the Sant Lluis Policia Local to confirm the exact address of the current deposit site, as these can occasionally change depending on municipal contracts.
• Signatures: Ensure the document is signed by the registered owner of the vehicle.
• Submission: Present the printed and signed document to the officer on duty at the impound office. You must present the original ID of the authorized person and a photocopy of the owner's ID.

AUTORIZACIÓN PARA LA RETIRADA DE VEHÍCULO DEL DEPÓSITO MUNICIPAL

En Sant Lluis, a [Día] de [Mes] de [Año]

DATOS DEL TITULAR DEL VEHÍCULO:
D./Dña. [Nombre y Apellidos del Propietario], con DNI/NIE [Número de Identificación], en calidad de titular del vehículo con matrícula [Matrícula del Vehículo] y marca [Marca del Vehículo].

AUTORIZA A:
D./Dña. [Nombre y Apellidos de la persona autorizada], con DNI/NIE [Número de Identificación de la persona autorizada], para que en mi nombre proceda a la retirada y recogida del vehículo mencionado anteriormente del Depósito Municipal de Sant Lluis.

Para que así conste y surta los efectos oportunos ante las autoridades municipales competentes, firmo la presente autorización.

Firma del titular:
[Firma]

Additional documentation required

Beyond the authorization letter, you must ensure you have the following items to successfully release the vehicle from the Sant Lluis municipal deposit:

• Proof of Ownership: The original vehicle registration certificate (Permiso de Circulación) or a certified copy.
• Valid Identification: The original DNI, NIE, or Passport of the person collecting the vehicle.
• Proof of Insurance: A valid insurance policy certificate (Recibo del seguro en vigor).
• Payment of Fees: Be prepared to pay the towing fee (tasa de grúa) and the daily storage fee (tasa de depósito). Most municipal offices in Menorca now accept credit/debit card payments, but it is always wise to have a backup payment method available.

Expert Tip: Before leaving the impound, always conduct a brief visual inspection of your vehicle. If you notice any damage that was not present before the towing process, take photos immediately and inform the municipal staff on-site to file a report (denuncia) before removing the vehicle from the premises. This ensures that any potential insurance claims regarding the towing damage remain valid.