You must have been listed as an owner with MVD Record at the time of impound and must not have a previous Agreement of Operation on file within the last year with any police department in this state.

If you sell the vehicle or change the name on the title after the vehicle was impounded, the new owner will not qualify for an early release.

Impounded for a Revoked or No Driver’s License
If the registered owner was the driver, their driver’s license must be reinstated.

Impounded for Extreme/Aggravated DUI or a Driver Under 21 with Alcohol in Their System
If the registered owner was the driver, the vehicle will not be released early to the registered owner.

Impounded for an Ignition Interlock Violation
If the registered owner was the driver, the owner must present original documentation from the interlock company, showing the device is installed. Document must be on company’s letterhead to include vehicle’s information (VIN) and date of service.

Vehicle May be Released Early Under the Following Additional Circumstances

• May be released to co-owner (must have been listed as a co-owner with MVD record at the time of the impoundment)
• May be released to a spouse
• Cannot have a previous Agreement of Operations on file with any Arizona Police Department within the last year

NOTE: If you are the spouse of the registered owner and your name is not on MVD record as a co-owner, in an addition to the required documents, you must present an original or certified Marriage Certificate.

Rental Vehicle Impounded Under ARS 28-2166
An employee of the rental agency with proper credentials and identification must present all required documents to include:

• Valid rental contract
• Original and notarized letter of authorization on company’s letterhead, authorizing the employee to recover the vehicle on the company’s behalf
• Original and notarized Hold Harmless agreement

Impounded While a Parking Service, Repair Garage, or Business was Operating the Vehicle
The registered owner may claim the vehicle with proper documents.

Impounded Stolen Vehicle

• State Administrative fee and tow yard charges be waived, you must provide an official copy of the stolen vehicle report and be willing to cooperate in the prosecution of the driver.
• The driver will be responsible to pay for all the fees