Release an Impounded Vehicle

When a vehicle is impounded by the Lafayette Police Department, the registered owner must come to the Police Department, 451 N. 111th St., to obtain a release form. All fees are set by the impound lot, USA Towing, not by the Lafayette Police Department.

Registered owner has a valid driver's license

  • Bring your valid driver's license to the Lafayette Police Department to obtain a release form 
  • Provide proof of current vehicle insurance if you wish to drive the vehicle from the impound lot
  • Deliver release form to impound lot, pay fees - all fees are set by the impound lot, USA Towing

Registered owner does not have a valid driver's license

  • Bring a photo ID and another driver who has a valid license to the Lafayette Police Department
  • Provide proof of current vehicle insurance if the vehicle will be driven from the impound lot by a valid driver
  • Deliver release form to impound lot, pay fees to impound lot, USA Towing

Registered owner is unable to come in person

  • Designated party must come to the Lafayette Police Department with a notarized letter by the registered owner, stating that said vehicle can be released to the designated party
  • Designated party must bring a valid driver's license
  • Proof of current vehicle insurance is necessary if the vehicle will be driven from the impound lot
  • Deliver release form to impound lot, pay fees to impound lot, USA Towing

Contact us

For additional questions, please call the Lafayette Police Records Office at 303-665-5571, extension 2.