Indiana § 24-14-7-2 Release of motor vehicles; required actions; right to inspection; forms
of payment

Indiana Statutes

§ 24-14-7-2 — Release of motor vehicles; required actions; right to inspection; forms of payment

Indiana § 24-14-7-2

Art. 14TOWING SERVICES

Ch. 7Releasing Towed Motor Vehicles

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Ind. Code § 24-14-7-2 (2026).

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(a)Upon payment of all costs relating to a tow, the storage of a motor vehicle, and all allowable fees, as applicable, the towing company or storage facility shall release the motor vehicle to a properly identified person who owns or holds a lien on the motor vehicle. Each release performed under this subsection shall comply with the procedures and be subject to the same requirements set forth in IC 9-22-1-8 with respect to abandoned motor vehicles.

(b)The owner, lienholder, or insurance company representative responsible for releasing a motor vehicle under this section shall have the right to inspect the motor vehicle during normal business hours before accepting the release of the motor vehicle.

(c)A towing company or storage facility shall accept the following forms of payment:

(1)C

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(a) Upon payment of all costs relating to a tow,
the storage of a motor vehicle, and all allowable fees, as applicable, the
towing company or storage facility shall release the motor vehicle to a
properly identified person who owns or holds a lien on the motor
vehicle. Each release performed under this subsection shall comply
with the procedures and be subject to the same requirements set forth
in IC 9-22-1-8 with respect to abandoned motor vehicles.
(b) The owner, lienholder, or insurance company representative
responsible for releasing a motor vehicle under this section shall have
the right to inspect the motor vehicle during normal business hours
before accepting the release of the motor vehicle.
(c) A towing company or storage facility shall accept the following
forms of payment:
(1) Cash.
(2) Certified check.
(3) Insurance check.
(4) Money order.
A towing service or storage facility may elect to accept payment by
means of a credit card or debit card.
(d) A towing company or storage facility, upon receiving payment
for all costs and fees assessed against a motor vehicle, shall provide an
itemized receipt that includes the information described under IC 24-14-5 if the information is available.
(e) A towing company or storage facility shall comply with IC 9-22-1-8.