Car Towed? Get Your Vehicle Release Letter Notarized Right Now
Every extra hour in the pound is another storage fee. Fill in your information below, pay, and your authorization letter is automatically prepared and uploaded, then you’re connected with a notary online, right now, no appointment, no printing, no waiting room.
Frequently asked questions
Can my son (or someone else) pick up my car if it got towed?
Yes. A tow pound will release a vehicle to the registered owner, a spouse, or an authorized representative. To be an authorized representative, that person needs a notarized authorization letter from the registered owner naming them specifically, plus their own photo ID, a copy of the owner’s ID, the vehicle’s registration and insurance card. A phone call or text from you does not count, the letter has to be notarized.
How fast can I actually get this notarized?
Right now, if you need to. There is no appointment. Fill out the form above, pay, and you are connected with a commissioned New York notary online in about fifteen minutes, any hour of the day.
Do I need to print or download anything?
No. Once you pay, your letter is automatically prepared on the real form and uploaded into your session. There is nothing to print, scan, or re-upload yourself.
What do I need for the notarization session?
A valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, non-driver ID, NYC IDNYC card, passport, or other official government ID) and a phone, tablet, or computer with a working camera. Keep your ID nearby, you will present it on camera during the session.
Will the tow pound accept an online notarization?
Yes. New York permanently authorized remote online notarization, and a notarized signature is a notarized signature whether it happens in person or over video with a commissioned electronic notary. Confirm the specific pound’s other requirements (payment method, ID for the person picking up the car) before you send them.
What information do I need to fill out the letter?
The vehicle’s year, make, model, color, VIN and license plate, the full legal name of the person you are authorizing, and the name of the pound or facility. Your signature and the notary section are completed live during your session, not on this page.
Can I download the notarized document right after my session?
Yes. As soon as your notarization session ends, you are emailed the completed, notarized document so you can download it right away. Make sure to save it within 7 days.
More on getting your car out of impound
- Car Got Towed? What to Do (Complete Guide)
- How to Find Your Towed Car in NYC (NYPD Tow Pounds)
- How to Get Your Car Out of Impound (Step by Step)
- What to Bring to Pick Up a Towed Car
- Can Someone Else Pick Up My Towed Car?
- How Much Does It Cost to Get Your Car Out of Impound?
- How Long Can Your Car Stay in an NYC Impound?
- What If You Cannot Afford to Get Your Car Out of Impound?
- Bronx Tow Pound: How to Find and Retrieve Your Car
- Notarize Your Release Letter Online
Fees, procedures and locations are set by the NYPD, the NYC Department of Finance and the Sheriff’s Office and can change. Confirm current amounts and requirements before you travel. This template is provided for convenience and is not legal advice.