Impound Vehicle Search
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To get a release for your vehicle using the Utah Impounded Vehicle Service, follow these simple steps
1. Perform a vehicle lookup.
Enter your vehicle's VIN or license plate number, or the State Impound Form Number associated with the tow (if applicable), and click Search. (If you don't know the VIN or plate number, click here)
2. Obtain release information.
If your vehicle is in the system, you will be presented with information relating to its tow, impound, and current location. Depending on what kind of impound it is, you will be given instructions relating to what do to release your vehicle.
3a. If your vehicle was removed from private property
You simply need to go to the impound yard or towing company listed and: present identification to the impound yard; and pay the towing and storage fees
3b. If your vehicle was impounded strictly due to a DUI offense
If your vehicle was impounded in conjunction with a DUI and is otherwise in compliance with DMV statute contact your local Motor Vehicle Division office and:
- present proper evidence of ownership: e.g. title, registration card, bill of sale (picture id needed);
- pay the $400 DUI fee;
- obtain a "Letter of Impound Release"
Now go to the impound yard or towing company and:
- present "Letter of Impound Release"
- present identification to the impound yard; and
- pay the towing and storage fees
3c. If your vehicle was impounded due to non-compliance with DMV statute
If your vehicle was impounded due to non-compliance with DMV statute expired registration or improper insurance), you will need to contact your local Motor Vehicle Division office and:
- present proper evidence of ownership: e.g. title, registration card, bill of sale (picture id needed);
- pay all fees and penalties due for titling and registration functions; and,
- obtain a "Letter of Impound Release"
Now go to the impound yard or towing company and:
- present "Letter of Impound Release"
- present identification to the impound yard; and
- pay the towing and storage fees
3d. If your vehicle was impounded due to being abandoned or reported stolen.
If your vehicle was abandoned or stolen you will need to contact your local Motor Vehicle Division office and:
- present proper evidence of ownership: e.g. title, registration card, bill of sale (picture id needed);
- obtain a "Letter of Impound Release"
Now go to the impound yard or towing company and:
- present Letter of impound Release
- present identification to the impound yard; and
- pay the towing and storage fees
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS REGARDING THE IMPOUND ACTION or the fees or penalties imposed for titling or registration functions, please contact the Tax Commission at (801) 297-7780 or 1-800-368-8824. Any criminal proceedings originated by law enforcement related to the impounded vehicle are separate from the impound action by the Tax Commission.
IF YOU DISAGREE WITH TOWING AND TOWING FEES, you must contact the impound yard or towing company. The Tax Commission does not have regulatory authority over towing or storage fees.
FAILURE TO CLAIM YOUR VEHICLE within 30 days may result in the sale of this vehicle at public auction. (Utah Code Section 41-1a-1103)