Requirements
- Vehicles will only be released to the registered owner. The only exception is with a notarized letter or power of attorney.
- The requestor must have a valid driver’s license or must be accompanied by a licensed driver.
- The vehicle must be currently registered, or a moving permit must be obtained from the Department of Motor vehicles
YOU MUST GET A VEHICLE RELEASE FORM FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT BEFORE GOING TO THE IMPOUND LOT!
FEES
- $245.00 – Release fee for Impounded Vehicles – 30 Day Holds + 2.75% If Paying By Credit Card
- $245.00 – Release fee for Stored Vehicles + 2.75% If Paying By Credit Card
- $566.00 – Release fee for DUI Traffic Collision + 2.75% If Paying By Credit Card
Cash or Credit Card ( Visa or Mastercard) are accepted as payment during normal business hours (Monday thru Friday 8am to 5pm). Cash is accepted after-hours, weekends, and holidays. If paying with cash after hours, please have exact change as staff does not have access to the cash drawer.
Impound Lot
Vehicles stored by the police department are stored at one of the following locations:
Mohica Towing – 68315 Kieley Road, Cathedral City, CA. 92234 Phone: 760-324-1414
South West Towing – 36069 Campbell Street, Cathedral City, CA. 92234 Phone: 760-324-1177