Importing a Car to Priego de Córdoba: Download Your Customs Authorization Template (Word/PDF)

Importing a vehicle into Spain from outside the EU (or from the Canary Islands, Ceuta, or Melilla) involves a complex bureaucratic process known as "Despacho de Aduanas" (Customs Clearance). To act on your behalf, a customs broker or shipping agent requires a formal legal authorization. This document, the Autorización de Representación Aduanera, grants them the power to declare your vehicle to the Spanish Tax Agency (Agencia Tributaria). Below, we provide a professional template to help you navigate this requirement smoothly in Priego de Córdoba.

Instructions on how and where to submit it in Priego de Córdoba

While the customs clearance process is handled centrally by the Spanish Customs authorities (Aduanas), if you are residing in or near Priego de Córdoba, you will likely be coordinating with a customs broker based in a major port city like Málaga or Algeciras. You do not physically submit this document at the Priego de Córdoba Town Hall; instead, you must provide it to your assigned customs agent via:

• Digital Signature: Most agents accept a scanned copy signed with a digital certificate (e.g., Cl@ve or FNMT).
• Courier Service: If the agent requires an original "wet ink" signature, send the document via a registered courier service to their office address.
• Notarization: In some cases, if you are not present, your signature may need to be "legitimized" by a Notary Public (Notario) in Priego de Córdoba to confirm your identity before it is sent to the customs office.

AUTORIZACIÓN DE REPRESENTACIÓN ADUANERA

D./Dña. [Your Full Name], con DNI/NIE/Pasaporte número [Your ID Number], y domicilio a efectos de notificaciones en [Your Full Address in Priego de Córdoba], en adelante "EL REPRESENTADO".

AUTORIZA A:
[Name of Customs Broker/Company], con NIF [Broker's Tax ID], en adelante "EL REPRESENTANTE", para que actúe en mi nombre y representación ante la Agencia Estatal de Administración Tributaria (AEAT) en todas las actuaciones relacionadas con el despacho de aduanas del vehículo:

Marca: [Car Make]
Modelo: [Car Model]
Bastidor (VIN): [Vehicle Identification Number]

Esta representación se otorga bajo la modalidad de Representación Directa, de acuerdo con lo establecido en el artículo 18 del Código Aduanero de la Unión (Reglamento UE 952/2013), facultando al representante para realizar los trámites de importación, liquidación de impuestos (IVA/DUA) y gestión de documentos necesarios para la matriculación definitiva en España.

En [City], a [Day] de [Month] de [Year].

Firmado:
[Your Signature]

Additional documentation required

To ensure your customs clearance in Priego de Córdoba goes without delays, you must provide your broker with the following supporting documents alongside the template above:

• Proof of Ownership: The original purchase invoice or bill of sale (factura de compra).
• Vehicle Registration Documents: The original "Title" or "Registration Certificate" from the country of origin.
• Identification: A clear copy of your DNI, NIE, or Passport.
• Proof of Residence: Your "Certificado de Empadronamiento" from the Priego de Córdoba Town Hall, which is often required to prove you are establishing residency (which may qualify you for certain tax exemptions like the "Exención por cambio de residencia").

Expert Tip: Always verify if you are eligible for an exemption from the "Impuesto de Matriculación" (Registration Tax) before finalizing the customs declaration. If you are moving to Spain permanently, you may avoid significant costs by applying for the relocation exemption (exención por cambio de residencia). Keep digital copies of all signed forms, as the Spanish DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico) may request them during the final registration phase once the customs process is complete.