How do I pick up my vehicle if it has been towed by the City of Dublin?

You may begin the process of obtaining a vehicle release the same day that a vehicle has been towed, except in instances when a vehicle has been placed on a 30-day hold by the officer.  In order to retrieve a vehicle after it’s been towed, you must be the registered owner and you must come to Dublin Police Services Business Office in person to retrieve the vehicle release form and to pay the release fee to the City of Dublin ($100.00).  During business hours, you may visit the Dublin Police Services Business Office to obtain the form and to pay the fee.  From 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. cash, checks and credit cards are acceptable forms of payment.  After business hours and during weekends or City holidays, you may use the call box located immediately outside Dublin Police Services.  This will connect you directly to Dispatch, who will send an officer to assist you in obtaining the vehicle release form.  After 4:30 p.m., only exact change will be accepted by Dublin Police Services.  A vehicle release will only be granted to you as the registered owner.  You must bring the following: 1. Up-to-date registration on the vehicle (this can be verified at Dublin Police Services);  2. A valid California State Driver’s license;  OR 3. A Photo ID (e.g. Costco card, credit card with photo ID on the card, etc.) to verify the registered owner’s identity.  If you do not have a valid California Driver's License, you must be accompanied by someone who has a valid California State Driver’s license on their person.  After you obtain the vehicle release form, you may proceed to the tow yard.  Tow fees must also be resolved at the tow yard before the vehicle may be retrieved.

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