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Navigating Spanish vehicle regulations can be complex, especially when lending a car to a family member, friend, or employee. In Spain, lending a vehicle for free is legally known as a "Contrato de Comodato de Vehículo" (Gratuitous Vehicle Loan Agreement). Whether you live in Carranza (Bizkaia) or anywhere else in Spain, having a written agreement is crucial to protect yourself from liability regarding traffic fines, tolls, and civil liability in case of an accident.

Instructions on how and where to submit it in Carranza

Unlike a vehicle sale, a private loan agreement (comodato) does not need to be registered at the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico) to be legally binding between the parties, though doing so or notifying the DGT of the regular driver can save you administrative headaches. Here is how to handle the process locally in Carranza:

• Drafting and Signing: Both the lender (comodante) and the borrower (comodatario) must sign the contract. It is highly recommended to sign it in duplicate and have the signatures witnessed or notarized for maximum legal certainty.
• Notary Public (Notaría): While not strictly mandatory, if you want absolute proof of the date and identities, you can visit a Notary Public near Carranza to legitimize the signatures.
• DGT Notification (Conductor Habitual): If the borrower is going to use the car regularly for a prolonged period, the owner should notify the DGT. You can do this online via the DGT electronic headquarters (sede electrónica) or by requesting an appointment at the nearest Provincial Traffic Headquarters (Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico) in Bilbao.
• Local Council (Ayuntamiento de Carranza): Remember that the vehicle's "Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica" (IVTM / road tax) must be paid annually to the Ayuntamiento de Carranza. The contract should clearly state who is responsible for paying this tax and any municipal parking fees during the loan period.

CONTRATO DE COMODATO DE VEHÍCULO / GRATUITOUS VEHICLE LOAN AGREEMENT

En Carranza (Bizkaia), a [Día] de [Mes] de [Año].

REUNIDOS / THE PARTIES

De una parte, D./Dña. [Nombre del Propietario], mayor de edad, con DNI [Número de DNI] y domicilio en [Dirección del Propietario], en adelante el COMODANTE (Lender).

Y de otra parte, D./Dña. [Nombre del Prestatario], mayor de edad, con DNI [Número de DNI] y domicilio en [Dirección del Prestatario], en adelante el COMODATARIO (Borrower).

Ambas partes intervienen en su propio nombre y derecho, reconociéndose capacidad legal suficiente para otorgar el presente contrato, y a tal efecto / Both parties act in their own right, recognizing sufficient legal capacity, and hereby state:

EXPONEN / BACKGROUND

I. Que el COMODANTE es el único y legítimo propietario del vehículo cuyas características son: / That the LENDER is the sole and legitimate owner of the vehicle with the following characteristics:
- Marca / Brand: [Marca]
- Modelo / Model: [Modelo]
- Matrícula / License Plate: [Matrícula]
- Número de Bastidor / VIN: [Número de Bastidor]

II. Que el COMODANTE cede de forma gratuita el uso del citado vehículo al COMODATARIO, y este lo acepta, bajo las siguientes: / That the LENDER gratuitously yields the use of said vehicle to the BORROWER, who accepts it, under the following:

CLÁUSULAS / CLAUSES

PRIMERA. Objeto y gratuidad / Purpose and Gratuitousness: El presente contrato regula el préstamo de uso (comodato) del vehículo descrito. Este préstamo es estrictamente gratuito. / This contract regulates the loan for use of the described vehicle. This loan is strictly free of charge.

SEGUNDA. Duración / Duration: El plazo de duración de este contrato será de [Indicar duración, ej: 1 año / Indefinido sujeto a preaviso], comenzando el día [Fecha de inicio] y finalizando el día [Fecha de fin]. / The duration of this contract shall be..., starting on... and ending on...

TERCERA. Uso del vehículo / Use of the Vehicle: El COMODATARIO se compromete a utilizar el vehículo exclusivamente para fines particulares/laborales, respetando en todo momento las normas de circulación y código de carretera. Queda prohibido subrogar, alquilar o ceder el vehículo a terceros. / The BORROWER agrees to use the vehicle exclusively for private/work purposes, respecting traffic regulations at all times. Subleasing or lending the vehicle to third parties is strictly prohibited.

CUARTA. Gastos y Mantenimiento / Expenses and Maintenance: Serán de cuenta exclusiva del COMODATARIO los gastos de combustible, lavado, reparaciones derivadas de un mal uso, así como el pago de las multas o sanciones de tráfico que se pudieran imponer durante la vigencia de este contrato. El seguro obligatorio y el impuesto municipal serán abonados por [Indicar quién paga: Comodante o Comodatario]. / All expenses for fuel, washing, repairs due to misuse, and traffic fines shall be borne exclusively by the BORROWER...

QUINTA. Devolución / Return of the Vehicle: El COMODATARIO se obliga a devolver el vehículo al COMODANTE a la finalización del presente contrato en las mismas condiciones en las que lo recibe, salvo el desgaste natural por el uso ordinario. / The BORROWER is obliged to return the vehicle to the LENDER upon termination of this contract in the same condition as received, barring normal wear and tear.

Y en prueba de conformidad, firman las partes el presente documento por duplicado ejemplar en el lugar y fecha arriba indicados. / And as proof of conformity, the parties sign this document in duplicate at the place and date indicated above.

Fdo. El Comodante / Signed: The Lender          Fdo. El Comodatario / Signed: The Borrower

Additional documentation required

To ensure the validity and smooth execution of this vehicle loan in Spain, both parties should keep copies of the following documents together with the signed contract:

• Photocopy of the DNI, NIE, or Passport of both the lender and the borrower.
• The vehicle's original Permiso de Circulación (Registration Certificate) and Ficha Técnica (Technical Inspection Card / ITV).
• Proof of valid compulsory vehicle insurance (Seguro Obligatorio de Automóvil). Expert tip: Check with your insurance company to ensure that the policy covers secondary or occasional drivers, as some insurers apply penalties or restrict coverage if the driver is under 25 or has held their license for a short period.
• The most recent receipt of the Carranza municipal road tax (IVTM).

Closing paragraph with expert tips

Drafting a clear, bilingual or Spanish-compliant contrato de comodato is your best legal shield in Spain. If a speed camera catches the car or an illegal parking fine is issued in Carranza, having this signed contract allows the registered owner to successfully identify the actual driver, transferring the penalty points and financial responsibility to the correct person. Always keep a digital or physical copy of this agreement inside the vehicle's glove compartment alongside the mandatory vehicle documents.