Vehicles towed under the authority of the Chino Police
Department
If your vehicle was towed under the authority of the Chino
Police Department, the Registered Owner MUST obtain a release for
the vehicle. Without a release, from the Chino Police Department, the tow
company will not release the vehicle.
In order to get a vehicle released, the following conditions
must be met:
- You
must be the registered or legal owner of the vehicle;
- The
vehicle must be currently registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles
(DMV);
- You
must have a valid driver's license or bring a licensed driver with you,
and you must provide a valid state or federal issued ID if you do not have
a valid driver’s license; and
- A
vehicle release fee of $202 may
be required. NOTE: Additional tow charges will be required by the
tow company.
Vehicles towed by private parties
Private Property Tows: If your vehicle was towed by a
private party, a release from the Chino Police Department IS NOT REQUIRED
for the tow company to release the vehicle. Contact the company that towed the
vehicle. This is a civil matter, and as such, the Registered Owner must work
with the tow company or property owner to resolve the matter.
Repossessed Vehicles: If the vehicle was repossessed
in the City of Chino, the Registered Owner may contact the Chino Police
Department to obtain a Repossessed Vehicle receipt. The fee for issuance of the
Repossessed Vehicle receipt is $15.
Should you have any questions as to whether a release may be
required to retrieve your vehicle, please contact the Records Unit front desk
at 909-334-3001.