House Sitting Car Use Agreement Template (Interactive & Print)

1

Parties and Sit Details

Date of Agreement

Sit Dates

Homeowner Full Name

Sitter Full Name

Property Address

2

The Vehicle

Make and Model

Colour

Registration / Licence Plate

Mileage at Handover

Existing Damage at Handover Describe any existing marks, dents, or scratches. Attach photos separately.

3

Insurance

Insurance Provider

Policy Number

Coverage Confirmed for Non-Named Driver

Yes No Pending

Insurance Confirmed in Writing

Yes No

Permissive Use Days Allowed Per Year Many UK/US policies allow ~12 days. For longer sits, the sitter must be named.

Permissive Use Days Already Used

Permissive Use Days Remaining

Sitter Added as Named Driver

Yes No

Insurer Confirmation Reference (if named driver)

Telematics / Black Box Policy

In 2026, many policies are usage-based. A black box may void coverage if the sitter drives outside curfew hours or above recorded speed thresholds.

Does the vehicle have a telematics device or black box?

Yes No

Curfew Hours (if applicable)

Speed Thresholds or Other Restrictions

Sitter's Licence Country of Issue

Sitter's Licence Number

International Driving Permit (IDP)

Many EU and UK insurers require an IDP to validate permissive use coverage for non-resident licence holders. A foreign licence without a valid IDP may void coverage entirely.

IDP Required in This Country

Yes No Check with insurer

IDP Confirmed Held by Sitter

Yes No N/A

4

Terms of Use

Fuel Arrangement

Motorway / Highway Use Permitted

Yes No

Distance or Area Restrictions

Any Other Terms or Notes

5

In the Event of an Incident

Homeowner Emergency Contact Number

Insurer Claims Line

Location of Vehicle Documents in the Car

Agreed steps in the event of any incident

Stop safely and ensure all parties are safe
Do not admit liability at the scene
Photograph all vehicles, positions, and any damage
Collect the other party's name, contact details, and insurance information
Contact the homeowner as soon as possible
Contact the insurer's claims line and report the incident

6

Condition at Return

Mileage at Return

Fuel Level at Return

New Damage Noted at Return Describe any damage that was not present at the start of the sit. Attach photos.

Both parties confirm the vehicle was returned in the agreed condition.

Homeowner Name and Date

and

Sitter Name and Date

Tip: once downloaded, photograph this completed form and save it to your phone.

Car Use Agreement

Parties and Sit Details

The Vehicle

Insurance

Terms of Use

In the Event of an Incident

Condition at Return

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