• The following procedures will be followed when releasing a vehicle that has been towed by the Eureka Police Department.
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  Before you arrive at the Eureka Police Department please have all of the following information.
  
• A valid vehicle registration; or deposit of fees from the Dept. of Motor Vehicles; or the vehicle pink slip. If you have the pink slip and it has been signed off by the previous owner to you, you must bring in completed Dept. of Motor Vehicles transaction paperwork with you
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  A picture identification: consisting of a valid driver’s license, identification card, immigration card, check cashing card, etc. If you do not have a valid driver’s license, you must have with you at this time a licensed driver.
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  $40.00 Administrative fee – payable by cash, cashier’s check, or money order only during business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (closed for lunch from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.) Monday through Friday. NO PERSONAL CHECKS ACCEPTED.
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  Procedures for release of 30-day impounded vehicles
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  Vehicles impounded for 30 days will be released on the 30th day during normal business hours. Tow companies will charge you an additional fee to open after business hours, on weekends, or holidays.
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  Before you arrive at the Police Department to have a vehicle released to you, please have ready all of the below listed information.
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  A valid vehicle registration; or deposit fees from the Dept. of Motor Vehicles; or the vehicle pink slip. If you have the pink slip and it has been signed off by the previous owner to you, you must bring in completed Dept. of Motor Vehicles transaction paperwork with you.
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  A picture identification: consisting of a valid driver’s license, identification card, immigration card, check cashing card, etc. If you do not have a valid driver’s license, you must have with you at this time a licensed driver.
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  $100.00 Mandatory Administrative Fee – payable by cash, cashier’s check, or money order only during business hours. NO PERSONAL CHECKS ACCEPTED.
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  Procedures for Release of Impounded Vehicle Involved in a Crime
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  If your vehicle was involved in a crime and impounded for investigative purposes, you will need to contact the detective handling the case to see if the vehicle can be released. Call (707) 441-4300 to find out the detective’s name and status of the case.

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