Download Free Vehicle Bailment Contract (Contrato de Comodato) Template for Chantada in Word and PDF

If you are planning to lend your car, van, or motorcycle to a family member, friend, or employee in Chantada without charging any rent, you need a legal safeguard. In Spain, this arrangement is known as a Contrato de Comodato de Vehículo (Free Vehicle Bailment Contract or gratuitous loan). This document proves that the vehicle transfer is legal, temporary, and entirely free of charge, protecting both parties against unexpected liabilities such as speeding fines, tolls, or even civil liability in case of an accident.

Instructions on how and where to submit it in Chantada

Unlike a vehicle sale, a private vehicle loan does not need to be submitted to a notary to be valid between the parties, but it is highly recommended to formalize it properly. However, to ensure full legal security before the Spanish authorities (such as the DGT - Dirección General de Tráfico or local authorities in Chantada), you should follow these steps:

• Sign in Duplicate: Both the lender (comodante) and the borrower (comodatario) must sign two physical copies of the contract so each party retains an original.
• Notify the DGT (Optional but Recommended): While not strictly mandatory for simple private loans, if the vehicle is going to be driven regularly by someone else living at a different address, you can notify the DGT or keep a signed copy of this contract inside the vehicle glovebox at all times to present to local police (Policía Local de Chantada) or the Guardia Civil if pulled over.
• Local Registration / Tax Matters: Ensure that the Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica (IVTM) is paid up to date at the Chantada Town Hall (Ayuntamiento de Chantada) by the registered owner, regardless of who is driving.

CONTRATO DE COMODATO DE VEHÍCULO / VEHICLE BAILMENT CONTRACT (GRATUITOUS LOAN)

En Chantada (Lugo), a [Día] de [Mes] de [Año]

REUNIDOS / PARTIES

DE UNA PARTE (EL COMODANTE / THE LENDER): D./Dña. [Nombre y Apellidos], con DNI [Número de DNI], y domicilio en [Dirección completa], Chantada (Lugo).

Y DE OTRA (EL COMODATARIO / THE BORROWER): D./Dña. [Nombre y Apellidos], con DNI [Número de DNI], y domicilio en [Dirección completa].

Ambas partes se reconocen mutuamente la capacidad legal necesaria para el otorgamiento del presente documento y, al efecto, / Both parties mutually recognize the necessary legal capacity 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], y Número de Bastidor (VIN) [Número de bastidor].

FIRST.- That the Lender is the current owner of the vehicle with the following characteristics: Brand [Brand], Model [Model], License Plate [Plate Number], and VIN [VIN Number].

SEGUNDO.- Que el Comodante cede el uso gratuito del mencionado vehículo al Comodatario, quien lo acepta, bajo las siguientes:

SECOND.- That the Lender transfers the gratuitous use of the aforementioned vehicle to the Borrower, who accepts it, under the following:

CLÁUSULAS / CLAUSES

PRIMERA (Objeto y Gratuidad): El presente contrato regula el préstamo de uso (comodato) del vehículo descrito. Este préstamo es estrictamente gratuito, sin que el Comodatario deba abonar cantidad alguna en concepto de renta o alquiler.

FIRST (Object and Gratuitousness): This contract regulates the loan for use (bailment) of the described vehicle. This loan is strictly free of charge, with the Borrower not owing any amount as rent or lease.

SEGUNDA (Duración): El plazo de vigencia de este contrato se establece desde el [Fecha de inicio] hasta el [Fecha de finalización] (o "por tiempo indefinido hasta que el Comodante lo reclame").

SECOND (Duration): The term of this contract is established from [Start Date] to [End Date] (or "for an indefinite time until claimed by the Lender").

TERCERA (Gastos y Responsabilidad): Serán de cuenta exclusiva del Comodatario todos los gastos derivados del uso del vehículo, tales como combustible, peajes, multas o sanciones de tráfico, así como el mantenimiento ordinario. El Comodatario asume toda la responsabilidad civil y penal derivada de la conducción del vehículo.

THIRD (Expenses and Liability): All expenses derived from the use of the vehicle, such as fuel, tolls, traffic fines or penalties, as well as ordinary maintenance, shall be borne exclusively by the Borrower. The Borrower assumes all civil and criminal liability arising from driving the vehicle.

CUARTA (Seguro): El vehículo cuenta con seguro obligatorio de automóviles contratado por el Comodante en la compañía [Nombre de la aseguradora], póliza número [Número de póliza]. El Comodatario declara conocer las condiciones de dicha póliza y estar autorizado como conductor.

FOURTH (Insurance): The vehicle has mandatory car insurance contracted by the Lender with the company [Insurance Company Name], policy number [Policy Number]. The Borrower declares to know the conditions of said policy and to be authorized as a driver.

Y en prueba de conformidad, firman las partes el presente documento por duplicado en el lugar y fecha al principio indicados.

And in witness whereof, the parties sign this document in duplicate at the place and date indicated above.

EL COMODANTE / THE LENDER                  EL COMODATARIO / THE BORROWER

Fdo: _________________________                  Fdo: _________________________

Additional documentation required

To ensure that the vehicle loan is fully compliant and trouble-free while operating in Chantada or traveling across Spain, the driver should always carry the following paperwork inside the vehicle:

• The original Permiso de Circulación (Vehicle Registration Certificate) showing the owner's details.
• The original Tarjeta de ITV (Technical Inspection Card) with a valid, up-to-date inspection stamp.
• Proof of valid compulsory vehicle insurance (Recibo del seguro / certificado).
• A signed physical copy of this bilingual Contrato de Comodato to clear up any doubts in case of routine traffic stops or administrative checks by the authorities.

As an expert traffic consultant, my top recommendation is to explicitly check the vehicle insurance policy before handing over the keys. Ensure that the insurance company covers occasional or secondary drivers (conductores ocasionales/habituales), especially if the borrower is under 25 or has held their Spanish driving license for a short period. This prevents insurance companies from rejecting claims in the event of an unfortunate incident in Chantada or elsewhere.