Research a vehicle that was towed

Search the plate or VIN of a towed vehicle to identify it and review its available towing, title, accident, and odometer history before you reclaim or buy it.

Towed Vehicle Records Search

Start here Enter the details you know below.

1. Search by

VIN License plate

2. Vehicle identification number (VIN)

The VIN is the 17-character number on the driver-side dashboard, the door jamb, the registration, or the title.

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Records this search may include

Vehicle identified from plate or VIN
Towing and impound records, when available
Title, accident, and damage history
Odometer readings and recalls

What this search can help you review

When a vehicle has been towed, the plate is often all you have. Enter the plate and state to identify the vehicle and confirm its VIN, year, make, and model, then review the history reported for it. When available, towing and impound records are included in the report.

Vehicle identified from plate or VIN
Towing and impound records, when available
Title, accident, and damage history
Odometer readings and recalls

Vehicle Report Resources

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Coverage and verification

This is not a live vehicle locator: it does not show where a vehicle is being held right now or what fees are owed, and not every tow is reported. To locate or release a vehicle, contact the towing company and the police or parking agency that ordered the tow.

How It Works

Enter the 17-character VIN, or the license plate and the state that issued it.
Confirm the year, make, and model we identify for that vehicle.
Continue securely to review the complete vehicle report.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this tell me where my vehicle was towed?
Not in real time. When available, towing and impound records are included in the report, but it is not a live vehicle locator. To find a vehicle that was just towed, call the local police non-emergency line or parking authority for the area where it was parked. They can tell you which operator holds it.

Why check the history of a towed vehicle?
It confirms the vehicle's identity from its plate and shows the reported title, accident, and odometer history, plus towing and impound records when available, which is useful before paying fees or buying a vehicle sold after a tow.

What do I need to get a towed vehicle back?
Requirements vary, but operators commonly ask for photo identification, proof of ownership or registration, and payment of the tow and storage fees.