Car towed in Indianapolis? Impound lot, 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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Autura (AutoReturn) Find Towed Vehicle
City of Indianapolis and IMPD tows to the City impound, tows by other agencies that use the system, and repossession and private non-consensual tows, which local tow companies must report there. Shows the release cost.23
Other ways to check:
- Autura at the City impound · 317-350-1857: Questions about cars held at the City impound facility.3
- DBNS towing complaints (Chapter 995) · 317-327-8697: Report a private non-consensual tow in the City of Indianapolis that broke the city towing rules (317-327-TOWS or [email protected]).34
Towed from a private lot (apartment, store)? Private-lot tow companies need a DBNS towing license and must report each tow in the Autura system. The car must go straight to a yard in Marion County or within 15 miles, be ready for pickup within 60 minutes, and be released 24 hours a day. Report rule breaks to [email protected] or 317-327-TOWS.
Deadline to contest: 30 calendar days from the notice (Indiana rules). How to request a hearing
All city-initiated tows in Indianapolis, including IMPD impounds and abandoned car tows, go to the City impound facility at 325 S. Post Road, which Autura (formerly AutoReturn) runs for the city. Private-lot tows go to the licensed tow company's own yard, but those companies must report them in the same Autura system, so one search usually finds the car.
Indianapolis impound lot: addresses and hours
City of Indianapolis Impound Facility
City impound · run by Autura (formerly AutoReturn)
How much it costs to get your car out in Indianapolis
| Fee | Amount | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| City or IMPD impound tow2 | Not verified | Police-ordered |
| Private non-consensual tow, maximum3Set by Chapter 995 of the city code. Tow companies must take credit and debit cards. | Up to $150 | Private lot (apartment, store) |
| Private non-consensual tow storage, maximum3Storage can start only after the car has been at the tow yard for 24 hours. | Up to $30 / day | Private lot (apartment, store) |
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What to bring
Indianapolis lots do not publish one list. Most ask for a photo ID, proof of ownership (registration or title) and proof of insurance.
More detail, including when the car is not in your name: what to bring to the impound lot.
Local rules and how to contest
- Recovered stolen cars: Indianapolis residents may get a one-time waiver of some tow and storage fees if the theft was reported to IMPD first and the car is claimed within 5 days of the recovery notice. Apply through Autura.
- Abandoned car tows from city streets and alleys can be disputed with the online Abandoned Vehicle Tow Dispute Form, by email to [email protected], or by calling 317-327-4600.
- A dispute does not stop storage fees, so the owner still owes storage until release.
- Before an abandoned car tow, Last Chance Wrecker must tag the car and wait 72 hours.
- DBNS only handles abandoned and non-consensual tows. Ask IMPD, Indiana State Police, ParkIndy, or the towing company about other tows.
- Lawrence, Beech Grove, Speedway, and Southport handle their own tows.
Indiana rules that apply
Indiana does not set one dollar price for a tow. Since July 2025, police tows follow the rates of the police agency or the state police district, and private-lot tows follow the property owner's towing contract or those same police rates. Total storage on an abandoned vehicle is capped at 2,000 dollars, and you can get the car back during a fee dispute by paying 75 percent and bonding the rest.
- Drop fee release: Not confirmed yet.
- Your belongings: The lot may not charge a fee to inspect the car or take items out of it. We have not confirmed whether personal items must be released before you pay.
- Hearing: If you think the bill is unreasonable, you can file a complaint with the Indiana Attorney General, pay 75 percent of the invoice, and post a bond for the rest to get the car within 24 hours. You must then file a civil case within 30 days and a judge decides the fair amount.
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Questions
How do I find my towed car in Indianapolis?
Use Autura (AutoReturn) Find Towed Vehicle (https://search.autoreturn.com/). City of Indianapolis and IMPD tows to the City impound, tows by other agencies that use the system, and repossession and private non-consensual tows, which local tow companies must report there. Shows the release cost..
Where is the Indianapolis impound lot?
City of Indianapolis Impound Facility: 325 S. Post Road, Indianapolis, IN.
How much does it cost to get a car out of impound in Indianapolis?
For police-ordered tows the city lists a $150 tow and $30 per day of storage. Other fees may apply.
My car was towed from a private lot in Indianapolis. Where is it?
Private-lot tow companies need a DBNS towing license and must report each tow in the Autura system. The car must go straight to a yard in Marion County or within 15 miles, be ready for pickup within 60 minutes, and be released 24 hours a day. Report rule breaks to [email protected] or 317-327-TOWS.
Sources
Last checked Nov 14, 2026. Fees and rules change: confirm with the lot or agency before you go. Spot an error? Tell us.
- Census Bureau Vintage 2024 city and town population estimates (SUB-EST2024), U.S. Census Bureau. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Towed Vehicle Information, City of Indianapolis. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- DBNS Tow Programs, City of Indianapolis, Department of Business and Neighborhood Services. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Non-Consensual Towing Licenses, City of Indianapolis, Department of Business and Neighborhood Services. Checked Nov 14, 2026.