For impounded vehicle or personal property redemption information and rates please visit the Washington State Patrol Tow and Wrecking page or contact us at 509-204-4311.
Official Documents
Current impound information and the official Registered Tow Truck Operator fee schedule:
Vehicle or Personal Property Redemption
Redemption, RCW 46.55.120
The following may redeem an impounded vehicle or items of personal property with valid government issued picture identification:
- Legal owner,
- Registered owner,
- Person authorized in writing by the registered owner,
- The vehicle's insurer or a vendor working on behalf of the vehicle's insurer,
- Third-party insurer or their vendor, if insurer has received a claim in connection with the vehicle,
- Person who is verified by the operator to have permission of the registered owner of the vehicle,
- Person who has purchased a vehicle and produces proof of ownership.
Redemption Requirements
If you are redeeming a vehicle and do not have a current/valid driver's license, you will still be required to provide a valid government issued picture ID to verify your identity. Should you not have a driver's license or your driver's license is not valid (RCW 46.20.342, RCW 46.20.001), and/or you are not presently capable of lawfully operating the vehicle (RCW 46.61.675), you must provide a licensed and capable driver to remove your vehicle from the impound.
If you are not the registered or legal owner, you must provide some form of verifiable authorization (example: a notarized letter), that you are the authorized agent allowed to pick-up the vehicle or property.
Personal Property
Only loose personal belongings may be removed from an impounded vehicle. Items that are bolted, screwed, and/or wired into the vehicle, including the radio, speakers, batteries, amplifiers, etc. cannot be removed. If the vehicle is on a hold, no one may view, touch, or remove personal property from the vehicle.
Hold Requirements
Vehicles placed on a 30, 60, or 90-day hold require a deposit of 50% of the towing & storage fees for the duration of the hold within five days of the date of impound. Without a deposit, the vehicle will be auctioned BEFORE the end of the hold. The registered or legal owner is not eligible to purchase the vehicle at auction.
All vehicles placed on hold by law enforcement will require a court or law enforcement release before redemption.
All fees must be paid in full before vehicle release.
Complaints
Tow & Wrecking Complaints may be directed to towwreckingcomplaint@wsp.wa.gov