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If you are planning to lend your car to a family member, trusted friend, or employee in Casinos without charging any rent, you need a formal legal document known in Spain as a Contrato de Comodato de Vehículo (Gratuitous Vehicle Loan Agreement). This private agreement protects both the owner and the driver, clearly establishing that the vehicle is being lent for free, who is responsible for fines and maintenance, and the exact duration of the loan. This prevents misunderstandings with local authorities, insurance companies, and tax agencies.

Instructions on how and where to submit it in Casinos

Because a vehicle bailment contract is a private agreement between two parties, it does not need to be submitted to a physical government office to be valid. However, to ensure maximum legal certainty and avoid penalties from the Spanish Tax Agency (Agencia Tributaria) or the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico), you should follow these steps in Casinos:

• Signing: Both the lender (comodante) and the borrower (comodatario) must sign all pages of the contract.
• DGT Notification: While not strictly mandatory for short-term loans, if the vehicle is going to be driven regularly by someone else living at a different address, it is highly recommended to notify the DGT or register the authorized driver (conductor habitual) to ensure fines are correctly attributed.
• Local Registration: If required for local municipal procedures in Casinos (such as obtaining a resident parking permit for a non-owned vehicle), you can present this contract at the *Ayuntamiento de Casinos* registry office.
• Tax Agency (Impuesto de Transmisiones Patrimoniales): Gratuitous loans are generally exempt from the ITP tax (Mod. 600), but declaring the free nature of the loan can protect you from imputed income taxes.

CONTRATO DE COMODATO DE VEHÍCULO (PRÉSTAMO GRATUITO) / GRATUITOUS VEHICLE BAILMENT CONTRACT

En Casinos (Valencia), a [Día] de [Mes] de [Año].

REUNIDOS / THE PARTIES:

DE UNA PARTE, D./Dña. [Nombre y Apellidos del Propietario], mayor de edad, con DNI [Número de DNI], y domicilio en [Dirección completa], en adelante, el COMODANTE (Propietario).
(ON THE ONE PART, Mr./Ms. [Owner's Full Name], of legal age, with ID [ID Number], and address at [Full Address], hereinafter, the LENDER.)

DE OTRA PARTE, D./Dña. [Nombre y Apellidos del Conductor], mayor de edad, con DNI [Número de DNI], y domicilio en [Dirección completa], en adelante, el COMODATARIO (Prestatario).
(AND ON THE OTHER PART, Mr./Ms. [Driver's Full Name], of legal age, with ID [ID Number], and address at [Full Address], hereinafter, the BORROWER.)

Ambas partes se reconocen la capacidad legal necesaria para otorgar el presente documento y, a tal fin,
(Both parties mutually recognize the legal capacity necessary to grant this document and, to that end,)

EXPONEN / DECLARE:

PRIMERO.- Que el COMODANTE es el actual propietario del vehículo cuyas características son:
- Marca: [Marca]
- Modelo: [Modelo]
- Matrícula: [Matrícula]
- Bastidor / VIN: [Número de Bastidor]
(FIRST.- That the LENDER is the current owner of the vehicle with the following features: Brand, Model, License Plate, VIN.)

SEGUNDO.- Que el COMODANTE cede el uso gratuito del mencionado vehículo al COMODATARIO, quien lo acepta en este acto, bajo las siguientes:
(SECOND.- That the LENDER transfers the gratuitous use of the aforementioned vehicle to the BORROWER, who accepts it in this act, under the following:)

CLÁUSULAS / CLAUSES:

PRIMERA. CARÁCTER GRATUITO. El presente contrato es de carácter estrictamente gratuito (comodato), sin que el COMODATARIO deba abonar cantidad alguna en concepto de renta o alquiler al COMODANTE.
(FIRST. GRATUITOUS NATURE. This contract is strictly gratuitous, and the BORROWER shall not pay any amount as rent or lease to the LENDER.)

SEGUNDA. DURACIÓN. El préstamo del vehículo tendrá una duración desde el [Fecha de inicio] hasta el [Fecha de finalización], o en su defecto, hasta que el COMODANTE lo reclame fehacientemente.
(SECOND. DURATION. The loan shall last from [Start Date] to [End Date], or until the LENDER officially requests its return.)

TERCERA. USO DEL VEHÍCULO. El COMODATARIO se compromete a utilizar el vehículo exclusivamente para fines particulares/laborales, respetando en todo momento las normas de tráfico y seguridad vial. Queda prohibida su cesión a terceros sin autorización expresa.
(THIRD. USE OF THE VEHICLE. The BORROWER agrees to use the vehicle exclusively for private/work purposes, complying with traffic regulations. Transferring it to third parties without express authorization is prohibited.)

CUARTA. GASTOS Y MULTAS. Serán de cuenta exclusiva del COMODATARIO los gastos de combustible, peajes, mantenimiento ordinario y el pago de cuantas multas o sanciones de tráfico se deriven del uso del vehículo durante la vigencia de este contrato. El seguro obligatorio correrá a cargo del [COMODANTE / COMODATARIO].
(FOURTH. EXPENSES AND FINES. Fuel, tolls, routine maintenance, and traffic fines during the contract term shall be borne exclusively by the BORROWER. Mandatory insurance shall be paid by the [LENDER / BORROWER].)

Y en prueba de conformidad, firman las partes el presente contrato por duplicado en el lugar y fecha al principio indicados.
(And as proof of conformity, the parties sign this contract in duplicate at the place and date indicated above.)

Fdo. El Comodante / Lender: _________________      Fdo. El Comodatario / Borrower: _________________

Additional documentation required

To ensure that the vehicle loan is fully backed up against traffic authorities (DGT) and local police in Casinos, keep the following documentation handy alongside your contract:

• Permiso de Circulación: The vehicle's registration certificate showing the owner's details.
• Ficha Técnica (Tarjeta ITV): Proof that the vehicle has a valid technical inspection (ITV).
• Insurance Policy Receipt: Proof that the vehicle is insured. Review your insurance policy beforehand, as some companies restrict drivers under a certain age or driving experience unless explicitly notified.
• Copies of DNI/NIE: Valid identification documents of both the lender and the borrower.

Expert Tip: Always keep a signed copy of this contract inside the vehicle's glove compartment. If the driver is stopped by the Local Police of Casinos or the Guardia Civil de Tráfico, presenting this contract immediately clarifies why the driver is operating a vehicle registered under a different name, preventing unnecessary vehicle immobilization or administrative inquiries.