Impound Release

Information needed to retrieve your vehicle from our Police Impound:

  • Proof that you are the Registered owner such as a Driver's License/ID card or a signed title.  If you have an ID you will need to bring a licensed driver to drive the vehicle.
  • Proof of insurance (hard copy is preferred, but can be emailed to the address below).

If needing to pick up after hours:

  • Please contact the Non Emergency Dispatch number and ask for a Payne Springs Police Officer.

Office Hours are Monday thru Friday 8am-4pm except for major holidays.

If you are calling during office hours but need to pick up after hours, you will need to schedule an appoitment during hours for after hours.

If you are not the registered owner you will need a "Impound Release Form" below.  This information will give the City permission to release the vehicle to you if the registered owner is unavailable.  They will need to provide the form with a copy of their Driver's License/ID giving you the right to their vehicle.  This information can be sent via email.

Contact Info

City of Payne Springs
Impound Release
19601 CR 2529, Payne Springs, TX 75156
903-451-9229
cityclerk@paynespringstx.com

Non Emergency Dispatch
Payne Springs Police Officer
903-677-6311

Relevant Documents

Frequently Asked Questions

I need to get my vehicle out of impound.

First you will need to come to Payne Springs City Hall, bring documentation that you are the registered owner/or a signed title that you have ownership of said vehicle.  Proof of insurance (hard copy).  If you have insurance on your phone you can email a copy to the email in the contact info.

But I have temp tags?  Not the same as the Title registered in your name.

How do I get my vehicle out if it's not in my name?  You will need to get permission from the registered owner, "Impound Release Form"  above, with a copy of their driver's license/ID, or they can be present with you to get it out of our impound.

I came to get my vehicle out, but the office was already closed.

If you have came to City Hall and found the Office was closed, please contact the Non Emergency Dispatch number (above) and ask for a Payne Springs Police Officer and someone will contact you from the City.

I need to get stuff out of my vehicle

If you are needing to get items out of your vehicle due to accident or you do not have the funds to get it out of impound.  You will need to come to City Hall during office hours with a copy of your Driver's License/ID to show you are the owner.  If you are not the owner you will need to get written permission to retreive your belongings with a copy of their driver's license/ID.