Do you qualify to release your vehicle early?

State law dictates these conditions to release a vehicle early – personal hardships cannot be considered:

• You must have been listed as an owner on the title in the MVD computer at the time of impound
  • If you sell the vehicle or change the name on the title after the vehicle was impounded, the new owner will not qualify for an early release
• If your vehicle was impounded for a revoked/cancelled or no driver’s license:
  • The registered owner was the driver and their driver’s license has been reinstated
  • The registered owner or their spouse was not the driver, and is willing to appear in person with a valid driver’s license to sign an agreement stating they will only allow the vehicle to be driven legally by a driver with a valid driver’s license
• If your vehicle was impounded for extreme/aggravated DUI or a driver under 21 with alcohol in their system:
  
  • The registered owner or their spouse was not the driver, and is willing to appear in person with a valid driver’s license to sign an agreement stating they will only allow the vehicle to be driven legally by a driver with a valid driver’s license
• If your vehicle was impounded for an ignition interlock violation:
  • If the registered owner was the driver, and has had the interlock installed while in impound, present documentation showing the device is now installed
  • The registered owner or their spouse was not the driver, and is willing to appear in person with a valid driver’s license to sign an agreement stating they will only allow the vehicle to be driven legally by a driver with a valid driver’s license
• If the vehicle was a rental (registered under ARS 28-2166) and was being driven by a renter
  • An employee of the rental agency with proper credentials and identification must present all required documents along with a valid rental contract and a letter on company letterhead authorizing the employee to recover the vehicle on the company’s behalf
• If an employee of a parking service, repair garage or business was operating the vehicle (“subject to bailment”) when it was impounded, the registered owner may claim the vehicle with proper documentation
• If you are the lien holder (Repossession information)

  • Lien holders must meet the requirements of Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) 28-3512.D, E, F and G. The lien holder must have been listed as the lien holder on the MVD record at the time of the tow or impound in order to be granted a release. The lien must still in force in order for the lien holder to qualify.

  • Must provide a Repossession Affidavit (PDF) form and Power of Attorney/Hold Harmless (PDF) form to obtain a release. Documents must be the original notarized documents. If the vehicle is being repossessed prior to the end of the impoundment period, the “Agreement of Operation” statement must be included.