Getting your car out of a Fort Worth impound lot
Fort Worth Police tows go through the City's rotation tow program, run by AutoReturn with local towing and impound companies. Look the car up to find which lot has it.
Last checked November 9, 2026 · Official sources (11)
Where is my towed car in Fort Worth?
Search online: autoreturn.com.
- Phone: 817-349-4022.
- Fort Worth police non-emergency line: 817-392-4222.
How much is Fort Worth impound?
City-approved fees since October 1, 2023: $180 standard tow, $22.85 a day storage ($39.99 over 25 feet), $32 administrative fee, and a $50 notification fee once letters go out after 48 hours.
What to bring to Fort Worth impound
Pay all charges first. Bring a valid state or federal photo ID (a foreign ID, such as a Mexican one, is accepted) and one document from the state's list, such as the title. A licensed lot cannot demand proof of insurance to release the car.
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- Fort Worth Police, Auto Pound, checked 2026-11-08. “customer service at 817-349-4022”
- Fort Worth Police, Auto Pound, checked 2026-11-09. “In 2018, AutoReturn was awarded a contract with City of Fort Worth, TX to manage the dispatch, towing and impound services for the City of Fort Worth rotational tow program.”
- Fort Worth Police, Contact, checked 2026-11-08. “To report a non-emergency 817-392-4222”
- Fort Worth Police, FAQs, checked 2026-11-09. “If not, a citizen wishing to report a hazardous driver should call the Traffic Hotline at 817-392-4850 or the Police Communications non-emergency line at 817-392-4222.”
- Fort Worth Police, Auto Pound, checked 2026-11-08. “Standard: $180.00”
- Fort Worth Police, Auto Pound, checked 2026-11-08. “Storage fee: $22.85 per day. Over 25 feet: $39.99 per day”
- Fort Worth Police, Auto Pound, checked 2026-11-08. “Administrative fee: $32.00”
- Fort Worth Police, Auto Pound, checked 2026-11-08. “Notification letters will be sent to the last known owner/lien holder after 48 hours”
- Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, checked 2026-11-09. “Acceptable documents to release the vehicle include a valid state or federally issued I.D. (the identification can be from another country such as Mexico) and one of the following:”
- Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, checked 2026-11-09. “In order to release a vehicle, the VSF must first be paid all fees associated with delivery or storage of the vehicle.”
- Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, checked 2026-11-09. “VSFs are not required or allowed to demand proof of insurance before allowing the release of a vehicle.”