• Lien holders must meet the requirements of Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) 28-3512.D, E, F and G.
• The lien holder must have been listed as the lien holder on the MVD record at the time of the impoundment.
• The lien must still be in force to qualify.
• The lien holder cannot have any prior Agreement of Operation on file with any police department in this state within a year.

What must be presented by the lien holder or repossession agent for the vehicle to be released?

• Bring a valid driver’s license
• An authorization letter from your employer
• An original, notarized Power of Attorney that includes the authorization person and company’s name, Hold Harmless Agreement, and Agreement of Operation paragraph (note: Agreement of Operation paragraph is only on early release vehicle.)
• An original, notarized Repossession Affidavit from MVD
• An electronic copy of the title, showing the lien holder’s name and lien start date
• $150 state Administrative fee in cash or card at the time of the hearing

Hold Harmless Agreement and Letter of Authorization must state the following:

• Year, Make, Model, and exact VIN (must be exact VIN or will not accept)
• Name of person authorized for the hearing and to pick up the vehicle. (Name must be the same as their driver’s license.)
• A sentence stating, they are Holding the Town of Payson Police Department harmless from and against all claims, damages, losses, and actions against the impounded vehicle.
• If the vehicle is being released prior to the 20-day period, the letter must include the Agreement of Operation paragraph.
• A sentence stating, they understand that not only will the vehicle be impounded for the full 20-day, they will be subject to a civil traffic citation if they violate the Agreement of Operation within a year.
• If the company has several names, list the names they go by, so we will know they are the same companies.
• Lien holder’s full address must be included.
• Letter MUST BE SIGNED by authorized person with their name and title printed under their signature. (Printed name must be legible)

Additional documents may be required, and vehicles may not be released early if special circumstances exist.