Columbus Police Impound Lot
Where Columbus towed cars are stored, run by City of Columbus Division of Police, with towing by a city contract tow company (Pro-Tow office on site).
Checked Nov 14, 2026. We don't have your car: call the lot to confirm it is there.
- Address
- 2700 Impound Lot Rd, Columbus, OH 43207
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 10am-4pm
- Payment
- cash, credit, debit, money order
- Phone
- 614-645-4620
Good to know: Money orders must be payable to Columbus City Treasurer. Personal checks are not accepted. One city page lists the ZIP as 43206.
Fees
| Fee | Amount | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| City or police tow1Vehicles over 7,000 lb may pay more. | $125 | Police-ordered |
| Administrative fee1Charged only if a certified notice has been sent. | $30 | Police-ordered |
Storage fee1DetailsThe city lists an $18 storage fee charged only after a certified notice is sent, but does not say if it is per day. | Not verified | Police-ordered |
City-set fees for police tows are on the Columbus page.
Legal limits: Ohio towing laws · calculate your total.
What to bring
Full checklist, including when the car is not in your name
- Valid physical photo ID, not a copy, active or expired no more than 30 days
- Current registration or the front of an Ohio title (a signed-over Ohio title is not accepted)
- A licensed driver to drive the car out, or the car must be towed out
- Notarized Authorization of Release if you are picking up for the owner
- Notarized Hold Harmless Letter if you are a lienholder
All Columbus towed-car info · How to fight a tow
Sources
Last checked Nov 14, 2026. Fees and rules change: confirm with the lot or agency before you go. Spot an error? Tell us.
- Impounded Vehicles, City of Columbus Mobility and Parking Services. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Find My Vehicle, City of Columbus Mobility and Parking Services. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Common Questions, Columbus Division of Police, City of Columbus Division of Police. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Ohio Revised Code 4513.601 Removal of vehicle from private tow-away zone (Ohio Rev. Code 4513.601), State of Ohio. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Census Bureau Vintage 2024 city and town population estimates (SUB-EST2024), U.S. Census Bureau. Checked Nov 14, 2026.