Towed car checklist
Pick your state: pick your state to see how to find a towed car, any state rules on tow fees and notice, what to bring to the lot and where to complain.
Choose a state to see the rules we verified and official links. Or search your city, county or ZIP.
How to use it
Start with your state if you are not sure which agency handled the tow. The state guide helps you narrow down the likely office, then jump to city or county details when local rules matter.
If you know the place where the car was parked, use city, county or ZIP search next. Check the official lookup first, then review what documents, payment methods and release rules may apply before you head to the lot.
Read How to find out if your car was towed (or stolen) and What to bring to get your car out of impound, browse every state page, or search your city, county or ZIP.