Importing a Car to Pozo Estrecho: Downloadable Customs Authorization Template

If you are relocating to Pozo Estrecho and bringing a vehicle from outside the European Union, you will inevitably face the Spanish customs bureaucracy. To clear your vehicle through customs, the customs agent or broker representing you must have your express legal permission to act on your behalf. This authorization is known as the Autorización para el Despacho de Aduanas. Below, we provide a legally compliant template to streamline your import process.

How and Where to Submit Your Customs Authorization in Pozo Estrecho

Since Pozo Estrecho is a district within the municipality of Cartagena, you will likely be dealing with the customs offices located at the Port of Cartagena or through a licensed customs agent (Agente de Aduanas) operating in the Region of Murcia. The process is as follows:

• Digital Submission: Most customs agents now utilize the AEAT (Agencia Tributaria) electronic platform. You may need a Digital Certificate (Certificado Digital) or Cl@ve PIN to sign the document electronically.
• Physical Submission: If your agent requires a paper copy, print the template below, sign it in blue ink, and provide a copy of your DNI or NIE.
• Location: You should coordinate with your chosen customs broker. They will typically submit the document via the Sede Electrónica de la Agencia Tributaria under the "Aduanas" (Customs) section.

AUTORIZACIÓN PARA EL DESPACHO DE ADUANAS

D./Dña. [Nombre y Apellidos del Propietario], con DNI/NIE número [Número de Identificación], y domicilio a efectos de notificaciones en [Dirección completa en Pozo Estrecho/Cartagena], C.P. [Código Postal].

AUTORIZA A:
[Nombre de la Agencia de Aduanas o Agente], con NIF [Número de Identificación Fiscal del Agente], para que en mi nombre y representación realice todos los trámites necesarios para el despacho de aduanas de importación del vehículo con número de bastidor (VIN) [Número de bastidor del coche].

Esta autorización incluye la presentación de declaraciones, el pago de impuestos (IVA e Impuestos Especiales), y cualquier trámite ante la Agencia Tributaria y las autoridades aduaneras competentes.

En [Ciudad], a [Día] de [Mes] de [Año].

Firma:

[Firma del Propietario]

Additional Documentation Required

To ensure your customs clearance is successful, you must pair the authorization template with the following documents:

• Proof of Ownership: The original purchase invoice or bill of sale.
• Vehicle Registration Documents: The original registration certificate from the country of origin.
• Identification: A copy of your passport and your NIE (Foreigner Identity Number).
• Proof of Residence: A Certificado de Empadronamiento from the Cartagena City Council (Ayuntamiento de Cartagena), confirming your address in Pozo Estrecho.
• Technical Specifications: The vehicle's technical sheet (Ficha Técnica).

Expert Tip: Always keep a digital copy of the signed authorization and the customs receipt (Levante de Importación) in a safe place. Once the vehicle is cleared, you will still need to register the car with the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico) and pay the local "Impuesto de Circulación" at the Cartagena Town Hall. Using a specialized customs broker is highly recommended, as they can navigate the specific requirements of the Murcia customs office far more efficiently than attempting the process as an individual.