Car towed in Jacksonville? Lookup and fees
Checked Nov 14, 2026 against official sources. We don't have your car: use the official lookup below.
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Tows ordered by JSO through its rotating wrecker list, and private-property tows, which Florida law requires tow companies to report to police within 30 minutes.134
Towed from a private lot (apartment, store)? Private-lot tows go to the tow company's own storage site, which must be within 10 miles of where the car was taken because Duval County has more than 500,000 people. The site must be open 8am to 6pm on any day the company is towing, and the tower must notify police within 30 minutes with the storage site, so the JSO non-emergency line at 904-630-0500 can help you find it. City code caps the fees at $152.83 plus mileage for cars up to 10,000 lb and $32.75 a day storage after six hours.
Jacksonville has no single city impound lot for everyday tows. Cars towed at the request of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office go to the yard of the private wrecker company on the Sheriff's rotating call list for that zone, and private-lot tows go to the tow company's own storage site.
Jacksonville impound lots: addresses and hours
Jacksonville does not publish one list of impound lots. Towed cars here go to private storage lots. Use Jacksonville Sheriff's Office non-emergency line to find which one, then call it for hours and payment.
How much it costs to get your car out in Jacksonville
| Fee | Amount | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| JSO rotation tow, Class A (cars, motorcycles, pickups up to one ton)1Plus mileage. Rate effective October 1, 2026. | $151.65 | Police-ordered |
| JSO rotation tow mileage, Class A1 | $4.35 / mile | Police-ordered |
| JSO rotation tow, Class B (one to two ton trucks, dual-wheel motor homes)1Plus $5.42 per mile. | $173.31 | Police-ordered |
| JSO rotation tow, Class C (2.5 ton trucks and up, semis, buses)1Hourly from when the wrecker leaves the shop until it returns. No mileage charge. | $564.62 / hour | Police-ordered |
JSO rotation storage, Class A, outside1DetailsInside storage is $39.12 per day, only when the customer or officer asks or weather requires it. Motorcycles are $21.69 per day. | $32.49 / day | Police-ordered |
| JSO rotation storage, Class B, outside1Inside storage is $52.04 per day. | $43.33 / day | Police-ordered |
| Administrative fee for lien notices (JSO rotation tows)1Only after the first 72 hours, for documented notice costs. | Up to $90.34 | Police-ordered |
After-hours access fee, 8pm to 7am (JSO rotation tows)1DetailsPer visit. Not charged when you pay in full to take the car, or to get medicine, glasses, child car seats or medical equipment. | $82.93 | Police-ordered |
Private-property tow, up to 10,000 lb1DetailsPlus up to $4.38 per mile. Flat fee covers equipment, time at the scene and the first six hours of storage. | Up to $152.83 | Private lot (apartment, store) · Cars, SUVs, pickups |
| Private-property tow mileage, up to 10,000 lb1 | Up to $4.38 / mile | Private lot (apartment, store) · Cars, SUVs, pickups |
| Private-property tow storage, up to 10,000 lb1Each 24-hour day starts at the time of impound. | Up to $32.75 / day | Private lot (apartment, store) · Cars, SUVs, pickups |
| Private-property tow administrative fee1Only after the first 72 hours and only if the tower actually sent the Florida lien notice. | Up to $86.48 | Private lot (apartment, store) |
Private-property tow after-hours access fee, 8pm to 7am1DetailsFree when you come to pay for and take the car, or to get medicine, glasses, child car seats or medical equipment. | Up to $82.52 | Private lot (apartment, store) |
Trucks and heavy vehicles (3 fees)
| Fee | Amount | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
Private-property tow, 10,001 to 19,500 lb1DetailsPlus up to $5.46 per mile. | Up to $174.66 | Private lot (apartment, store) · Medium trucks |
| Private-property tow, over 19,500 lb1 | Up to $569.02 / hour | Private lot (apartment, store) · Heavy trucks |
| Private-property tow storage, 10,001 to 19,500 lb1 | Up to $43.67 / day | Private lot (apartment, store) · Medium trucks |
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What to bring
Jacksonville lots do not publish one list. Most ask for a photo ID, proof of ownership (registration or title) and proof of insurance. Florida rules mention: Government-issued photo ID, Title, lender or lease contract, or other proof of interest (copies accepted).
More detail, including when the car is not in your name: what to bring to the impound lot.
Local rules and how to contest
- JSO rotation and private tow rates are set in the Jacksonville Traffic Code, chapter 804, and the Sheriff adjusts them each October 1 by inflation. The rates here took effect October 1, 2026.
- Storage on JSO rotation tows is free for the first six hours, then charged per 24-hour day or part of a day.
- On private-property tows, no fees beyond the flat tow rate may be charged during the first 72 hours, except storage after the first six hours.
- Tow companies on the JSO rotation list can be removed for a year after two verified notice complaints within six months.
- JSO does not publish a towed-car search or a list of rotation wrecker yards. Call the non-emergency line to learn which company has the car.
Florida rules that apply
Florida has no statewide dollar cap on private-property tows. Counties and cities may set maximum rates, and many large counties do. State law requires tow-away signs, storage within 10 or 15 miles in most cases, release within 1 hour of a request, and a drop fee of no more than half the posted tow rate if you catch the tow in progress.
- Drop fee release: If you reach the tow truck before it leaves the property, the driver must stop and return the car for a fee of no more than half the posted tow rate. You get a signed receipt.
- Your belongings: The storage operator must let the owner inspect the car and release personal property not attached to the car within 1 hour during business hours after you show proof of interest, such as a title.
- Hearing: You can file in county court where the car is stored to decide if it was wrongfully taken or fees were wrongfully charged. You can also get the car back first by posting a bond with the clerk of court equal to the charges.
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Questions
How do I find my towed car in Jacksonville?
Use Jacksonville Sheriff's Office non-emergency line or call 904-630-0500. Tows ordered by JSO through its rotating wrecker list, and private-property tows, which Florida law requires tow companies to report to police within 30 minutes..
How much does it cost to get a car out of impound in Jacksonville?
For police-ordered tows the city lists a $151.65 tow and $32.49 per day of storage. Other fees may apply.
My car was towed from a private lot in Jacksonville. Where is it?
Private-lot tows go to the tow company's own storage site, which must be within 10 miles of where the car was taken because Duval County has more than 500,000 people. The site must be open 8am to 6pm on any day the company is towing, and the tower must notify police within 30 minutes with the storage site, so the JSO non-emergency line at 904-630-0500 can help you find it. City code caps the fees at $152.83 plus mileage for cars up to 10,000 lb and $32.75 a day storage after six hours.
Sources
Last checked Nov 14, 2026. Fees and rules change: confirm with the lot or agency before you go. Spot an error? Tell us.
- Wrecker Towing Rates (FY 2026), Jacksonville Traffic Code ch. 804 parts 12 and 13, effective October 1, 2026 (Jacksonville Ordinance Code 804.1202, 804.1204, 804.1306, 804.1307), Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- JSO Fees, Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Jacksonville Sheriff's Office homepage (contact numbers), Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Florida Statutes 715.07 Vehicles or vessels parked on private property, towing (Fla. Stat. 715.07), Florida Legislature. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Census Bureau Vintage 2024 city and town population estimates (SUB-EST2024), U.S. Census Bureau. Checked Nov 14, 2026.