• Take your release paperwork, identification, and proof of vehicle ownership to the tow company
• Pay $25-a-day storage fees and any hook up and mileage fees directly to the tow company (call the tow yard to obtain their preference of payment)
• By Arizona law, tow companies are not required to release vehicles after normal business hours; doing so could result in an additional charge of a gate fee.

• Under Arizona law, the towing company may file for an abandoned title to seek ownership of the vehicle if it is left unclaimed at the tow yard for more than ten (10) days past the mandatory twenty (20) day impoundment. If you have difficulty paying for the towing and storage fees and wish to retain ownership of your vehicle, you should contact the tow company directly.
• MVD could charge an abandoned vehicle fee.
• To request more time to recover vehicle after the release, contact the Motor Vehicle Department.

The registered owner can claim property from the vehicle, as a one (1) time courtesy, by providing your government-issued identification and proof of ownership to the tow company.

No, the impound is based on the probable cause the officer had at the time the vehicle was impounded.

Yes, there is a $150 state administrative fee payable in cash or card to the Payson Police Department ONLY if the vehicle is going to be released. $25 a day storage fee and tow and hook-up fees are to be paid at tow yard.

No, an attorney is not necessary. However, you can bring your attorney if you wish. The hearing process is informal and rather brief.

You may obtain a 3 or 30-day temporary permit from MVD.

Note: A 3 or 30-day permit does NOT prove ownership; therefore, in addition to the permit, the registered owner will also need to present the vehicle’s title or the vehicle’s expired annual registration.