Questions Regarding the Release of a
Vehicle
Vehicles are released daily from 8am-6pm
Must have 2 valid licensed drivers
(Licenses from another country cannot be
verified)
The hold harmless agreement must be the one
below
HOLD HARMLESS/RELEASE OF VEHICLE FORM
Estimated Fees:
Ø
100.00 Impound release fee to Kiowa Police
Dept.
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THE AVERAGE INITIAL IMPOUND FEE FOR LIGHT
DUTY VEHICLES (PASSENGER CARS AND TRUCKS) IS
APPROXIMATELY $260.00
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$20.00 DAILY FOR EACH ADDITIONAL 24 HRS OF
STORAGE
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$45.00 ADDITIONAL FOR VEHICLES RELEASED
AFTER 5:00 PM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
Ø
$45.00 ADDITIONAL FOR VEHICLES RELEASED ON
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY,
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$45.00 ADDITIONAL FOR THE DAY OF A HOLIDAY,
THE DAY BEFORE A HOLIDAY, THE DAY AFTER A
HOLIDAY
What must the owner of a vehicle
show to get his vehicle released?
- As long as law enforcement has no
holds on the vehicle, the owner, upon
presentation of one (1) of each of the
following; proof of ownership,
identification and insurance (if
required by law):
- Proof of ownership may be:
- Print out tag agency showing
them as the registered owner or;
- Title registered in owner's
name or;
- Title properly signed by the
seller, dated, notarized (if
required on title) and the
owner's name filled out on the
title or;
- An Oklahoma, other state, or
Tribal title or registration,
not expired, Digital or
Electronic verification shall be
accepted or;
- Verification from
originating law enforcement
agency or;
- Once all the previous steps
have been taken, documents that
support ownership may be
accepted or an authorization
from the DPS Wrecker Services
Division may be requested.
- Proof of identification may be:
- Oklahoma driver license or;
- Oklahoma identification card
or;
- Other state driver license
or;
- Other state or federally
issued photo identification or;
- Other documentation
recognized by the Department and
Division
- Proof of Insurance may be:
(Insurance may not be in owners
name. Required for 8 reasons in
Title 47 955A,
not required otherwise.)
- Valid insurance verification
form, not expired with VIN of
vehicle listed or;
- Valid insurance policy not
expired with VIN of vehicle
listed or;
- Valid affidavit of non-use
and vehicle cannot be driven
from facility.
- Digital or Electronic
verification shall be accepted.
What are the eight (8) reasons
insurance must be shown before the vehicle
can be released?
- Vehicle has been reported stolen;
- Vehicle has been abandoned;
§
901 &
§
902
- The person driving the vehicle is
arrested;
- At the scene of an accident, when
the owner or driver is not in a position
to take charge of his vehicle;
- The person operating the vehicle
does not have a driver license or the
license is suspended, revoked,
cancelled, denied, or disqualified;
- The vehicle has been used in the
commission of a felony offense;
- The vehicle is not insured; or
- The vehicle is involved in a fatal
motor vehicle collision and is needed
for evidentiary purposes
What can I do, as the owner of
vehicle, if I am unable to go pick up my
vehicle?
- As long as law enforcement has no
holds on the vehicle, a person
representing the owner, upon
presentation of, a notarized letter from
the owner permitting said person to act
in behalf of the owner, with year, make,
model and vehicle identification number
of the vehicle and proof as listed in
the paragraph above.
As lien holder of an impounded
vehicle, what must I show to get the vehicle
released to me?
- You must present proof of being a lien holder [42
O.S. § 91A]. Proof
would be a print out from a tag agent
showing you as the lien holder as listed
on the title, or a title showing you as
the registered lien holder. You would
also need a Hold Harmless Affidavit
filled out authorizing whoever you
choose to pick up or tow the vehicle.
You will have to show proof of insurance
or provide an affidavit of nonuse signed
by you. When a
nonuse affidavit is
provided, if the vehicle is driven from
the storage, the driver may be subject
to a violation of law due to the
affidavit specifies nonuse. Towing or
hauling may be the best resource.
As a lien holder, do I have to
buy a license plate for a vehicle if it is
expired?
- Yes, lien holders are not exempt
from having to buy a license plate when
law enforcement placed a hold on a
vehicle for taxes due the state.
What if the lien holder is also a
Used Car Dealer; must they purchase the
license plate if law enforcement placed a
hold on the vehicle for taxes due the state?
- Yes, Used Car Dealers are not exempt
from having to purchase a license if the
license is expired past its grace
period. Dealers are exempt from keeping
license plates up to date while on their
dealer lot.
How can I get my utility trailer
released out of impound when I do not have a
title or registration?
- Police Department may release an
unlicensed utility trailer with a bill
of sale. If the trailer was purchased
from a dealer, the owner should have a
Manufacture Statement of Origin (MSO).
if the towing vehicle and trailer were
towed into the lot together and the
owner is the same for both units, with
documented ownership of the towing
vehicle.