Franklin County Vehicle Impound Guide
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Calculate how much it will cost to retrieve your vehicle from the impound lot in Franklin County, Texas.
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What comes next after a Texas DUI arrest
SR-22 insurance
A DUI in Texas often means an SR-22 must be filed before your license is reinstated.
Texas SR-22 guideDUI classes
Courts and the DMV usually require an approved alcohol education program in Texas.
DUI school guideIgnition interlock
Depending on your offense, Texas may require an interlock device to drive again.
Interlock guideThe First 48 Hours
After a DWI arrest in Franklin County, your vehicle is likely towed to an impound lot. Storage fees accumulate daily, making time your biggest enemy.
Retrieval Timeline
- 1
Vehicle Towed
Usually within 30 minutes of your arrest.
- 2
Lot Notification
Fees and admin processing start immediately upon arrival.
- 3
Daily Accrual
Fees start at state averages in Franklin County.
- 4
Final Notice
After 30 days, the lot may begin the auction process.
Required Documents
- Valid Photo ID (License or State ID)
- Vehicle Registration or Title
- Current Proof of Insurance
- Full Payment (Cash/Credit)
- Release Authorization (if not owner)
Owner Not Present?
If the registered owner is in custody, you will need a notarized power of attorney or specific written authorization and a copy of their ID to retrieve the vehicle.
Lot Details & Map
Current storage facility information for Franklin County. Verify your vehicle's location before traveling.
Lot Information Pending
Contact Franklin County local dispatch for specific towing lot assignments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Crowston's Towing & Recovery, on TX-37 in Mount Vernon, handles most impounds in Franklin County, running 24/7 with flat-rate short hauls starting around $85 for distances up to 25 miles. Rick's Towing has served the Mount Vernon area for more than 30 years on the same round-the-clock basis; Action Towing and Christian's Towing also dispatch across the broader Northeast Texas corridor.
Retrieving an impounded vehicle requires a valid driver's license, current proof of insurance, and clear proof of ownership — a title or registration matching the claimant. If the driver wasn't the registered owner, the actual owner has to show up in person or provide a notarized power of attorney authorizing someone else to retrieve it. Even with 24/7 dispatch, the physical lot may only release vehicles during standard business hours unless an after-hours arrangement is made, and operators can legally charge a gate fee for a release outside normal hours. Confirm the total accrued fees before arriving — lots require full payment before releasing the vehicle.
Contesting a tow requires filing with the local Justice of the Peace court within 14 days of the impoundment.
Need Help Beyond Impound?
If you're dealing with a recent arrest, here are immediate resources for release and legal help: