Car towed in Fort Worth? Auto pound, fees and lookup
Checked Nov 14, 2026 against official sources. We don't have your car: use the official lookup below.
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Police-ordered tows under the Fort Worth Police rotation tow program. The police page also links an AutoReturn form tow companies use to report private property impounds in the city.1
Other ways to check:
- Fort Worth Police Auto Pound · 817-392-5950: Questions about cars at the city Auto Pound. A second listed number is 817-392-5951.2
- Fort Worth Police non-emergency line · 817-392-4222: General police line. Texas storage lots must report each private-lot tow to the city police within two hours, so police may be able to say where the car went.13
Towed from a private lot (apartment, store)? Private-lot tows go to the tow company's own vehicle storage facility. Call the number on the tow-away sign at the lot. Texas storage lots must report each private-lot tow to the Fort Worth Police within two hours, and Fort Worth has tow companies report private property impounds through an AutoReturn form.
Deadline to contest: 14 business days from the tow (Texas rules). How to request a hearing
Police-ordered tows in Fort Worth run through a rotation program managed by AutoReturn (now Autura), which dispatches local tow companies and handles releases. Private-lot tows go to the tow company's own storage lot, and the sign at the lot should name that company.
Fort Worth auto pound: addresses and hours
Fort Worth Police Auto Pound
City impound · run by City of Fort Worth Police Department
2500 Brennan Ave, Fort Worth, TX 761062
Hours: 24 hours a day, seven days a week
How much it costs to get your car out in Fort Worth
| Fee | Amount | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Police-ordered tow, standard wrecker or rollback1City-approved wrecker fee listed as effective 10/01/2023. | $180 | Police-ordered · Cars, SUVs, pickups |
| Storage, vehicle 25 feet or shorter1Vehicles over 25 feet pay 39.99 dollars a day. Effective 10/01/2023. | $22.85 / day | Police-ordered |
| Preservation or impoundment fee1 | $22.85 | Police-ordered |
| Administrative fee1 | $32 | Police-ordered |
| Owner and lienholder notification letter1Letters go out after 48 hours and the fee is added to the final bill. | $50 | Police-ordered |
| Extra towing labor1 | $120 / hour | Police-ordered |
Trucks and heavy vehicles (1 fees)
| Fee | Amount | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
Police-ordered tow, heavy duty wrecker1DetailsTwo-hour minimum. Effective 10/01/2023. | $300 / hour | Police-ordered · Heavy trucks |
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What to bring
Fort Worth lots do not publish one list. Most ask for a photo ID, proof of ownership (registration or title) and proof of insurance. Texas rules mention: Valid photo ID issued by Texas, another state, the federal government, or a foreign government, One proof of ownership or right to the car: certificate of title, insurance card naming you, registration renewal card with tax collector receipt, a match to state DMV owner records, a notarized power of attorney, a court order, a current lease or rental agreement, or the TDLR VSF 13 (personal) or VSF 12 (commercial) removal form, Payment of the tow and storage charges.
More detail, including when the car is not in your name: what to bring to the impound lot.
Local rules and how to contest
- Fort Worth Police publish the city-approved wrecker fees for rotation tows, last listed as effective 10/01/2023.
- Unclaimed vehicles are sold in online auctions at lonestarauctioneers.com, according to the police auto pound page.
- Under Texas law you can ask for a tow hearing in a justice court in the county the car was towed from. File in writing within 14 days of the tow, not counting weekends and legal holidays.
Texas rules that apply
Texas sets statewide maximums for private-property tows, drop fees, and storage lot charges, and TDLR licenses tow companies and storage lots. You have a right to a tow hearing in justice court, but you must ask for it within 14 business days of the tow. Police-ordered tow rates are set by each city or county, not the state.
- Drop fee release: If you get back before your car is fully hooked up, the tower must let it go for free. If it is fully hooked up but still on the lot, you can pay a drop fee of up to $135 for a car and keep it. The driver must tell you that you can pay the drop fee and must take cash, credit, or debit.
- Your belongings: Once you show you own the car or have the right to it, the lot must let you take your personal belongings out, with no fee. You can also get into the glove box or console for papers that prove who you are or that you own the car.
- Hearing: You can ask a justice of the peace court in the county the car was towed from for a hearing on whether the tow was legal and whether you were overcharged. File a written request before the 14th day after the tow, not counting weekends and legal holidays. The hearing must be held within 21 calendar days after the court gets your request. If the tower or lot never gave you the hearing-rights notice, the deadline does not apply.
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Questions
How do I find my towed car in Fort Worth?
Use AutoReturn Fort Worth vehicle finder (https://www.autoreturn.com/fort-worth-tx/find-vehicle/) or call 817-349-4022. Police-ordered tows under the Fort Worth Police rotation tow program. The police page also links an AutoReturn form tow companies use to report private property impounds in the city..
Where is the Fort Worth auto pound?
Fort Worth Police Auto Pound: 2500 Brennan Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76106, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
How much does it cost to get a car out of impound in Fort Worth?
For police-ordered tows the city lists a $180 tow and $22.85 per day of storage. Other fees may apply.
My car was towed from a private lot in Fort Worth. Where is it?
Private-lot tows go to the tow company's own vehicle storage facility. Call the number on the tow-away sign at the lot. Texas storage lots must report each private-lot tow to the Fort Worth Police within two hours, and Fort Worth has tow companies report private property impounds through an AutoReturn form.
Sources
Last checked Nov 14, 2026. Fees and rules change: confirm with the lot or agency before you go. Spot an error? Tell us.
- Auto Pound, Fort Worth Police Department. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- FAQs and Contact pages (Auto Pound entries), Fort Worth Police Department. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Texas Occupations Code ch. 2308, Vehicle Towing and Booting (Tex. Occ. Code §§ 2308.2565, 2308.453, 2308.456), Texas Legislature. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Census Bureau city and town population estimates, Vintage 2024 (SUB-EST2024), U.S. Census Bureau. Checked Nov 14, 2026.