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For police, fire and public safety emergencies, please dial 911.  Other City offices, permits and services are listed below (sortable by department)

Towed / Impounded Vehicle Release

  • Departments:Administrative%20Services%2C%20Police
  • Categories:Services
  • Phone:(310) 318-0360

Please visit the Parking Citations & Towed Vehicles page to learn how to gain release of a towed or impounded vehicle.

  • Contact the Police Records Office at (310) 318-0360 (answered 24/7) to determine whether a vehicle release form is required and if any fees must be paid prior to visiting the tow yard.
  • Pay any applicable fees and obtain a receipt at either the Finance Cashier Office (City Hall Room 101, 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA  90254 - open Monday to Thursday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.) or at the Police Station front counter (540 Pier Avenue - open 24/7 - exact change required).
  • If necessary, obtain a vehicle release form from the Police Station front counter. Impounded bicycles and scooters will be released by the Police Department.
  • Pick up your vehicle at the tow yard.  Applicable towing, storage and other fees may be charged by the towing company prior to vehicle release.
  • Impounded vehicles will be stored at Van Lingen Towing:
  • Van Lingen Towing
    20621 Earl St. 
    Torrance, CA 90503
    (310) 370-4533
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