Getting your car out of a Glendale impound lot
Glendale Police mail an impound notice to the registered owner and lien holder. The car is held by the tow company that removed it; only Glendale Police can release a 20-day impound.
Last checked November 9, 2026 · Official sources (10)

Where is my towed car in Glendale?
- Hours: Towing Administrator: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Releases by appointment only.
- Glendale police non-emergency line: 623-930-3000.
How much is Glendale impound?
Storage is capped at $25 a day. A $150 administrative fee is paid to the City of Glendale by cashier's check or money order only. Towing and storage go to the tow company.
What to bring to Glendale impound
Bring a valid driver license, current registration and proof of insurance, and the $150 fee. You get a release form to take to the tow company.
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- Glendale Police, Towing Administration and Vehicle Impound, checked 2026-11-08. “Vehicle releases for vehicles impounded under ARS §28-3511 are issued during normal business hours by appointment only.”
- Glendale Police, Phone Directory, checked 2026-11-08. “Non-Emergency | (623) 930-3000”
- City of Glendale, Glendale Police Department, Public Records Request, checked 2026-11-09. “If you need to report a non-emergency crime in Glendale, call (623) 930-3000. Certain reports can be made online.”
- Glendale Police, Towing Administration and Vehicle Impound, checked 2026-11-08. “Storage fees are limited to a maximum of $25.00 per day.”
- City of Glendale, Glendale Police Department, Towing Administration and Vehicle Impound, checked 2026-11-09. “Payment is made directly to the towing company by cash, money order, certified check or credit card.”
- Glendale Police, Towing Administration and Vehicle Impound, checked 2026-11-08. “The Glendale Police Department will mail out notices of impoundment to registered owners and lien holders”
- Glendale Police, Towing Administration and Vehicle Impound, checked 2026-11-08. “The driver is in an accident, and has no proof of insurance, and a cancelled driver’s license.”
- Glendale Police, Towing Administration and Vehicle Impound, checked 2026-11-08. “Only the Glendale Police Department can release your vehicle.”
- City of Glendale, Glendale Police Department, Towing Administration and Vehicle Impound, checked 2026-11-09. “A valid driver’s license, current vehicle registration and proof of mandatory auto insurance must be presented.”
- City of Glendale, Glendale Police Department, Towing Administration and Vehicle Impound, checked 2026-11-09. “Upon payment of the fee you will be given a copy of a release form that you must take to the towing company.”