Vehicle Impounds

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Was your vehicle towed, repossessed, or impounded? Please check here to confirm your vehicle status and instructions on who to contact to pick up your vehicle: https://search.autoreturn.com/

30-Day Impound

If your car has been impounded and has a 30-day hold:
  • Complete and print the Impound Hearing Form. English Form | Spanish Form
  • Submit your completed form at the Chula Vista Police Department, located at 315 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910. Our regular business hours are 8 AM - 5 PM, Monday thru Friday, not including holidays.
  • A person from the Chula Vista Police Department Traffic Unit will contact you within 48 hours (not including weekends or holidays) with a decision about your impounded vehicle.
  • For early release prior to 30 days, the driver of the vehicle at the time of the impound must present a valid California driver’s license. 14602.6(d)(1)(E) CVC.

If you have additional questions regarding vehicle impounds, you may contact (619) 585-5796.