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Towing Carriers

The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is the primary regulator of the towing industry in Colorado. The PUC is responsible for permitting, insurance, compliance, and enforcement of towing carrier operations. 

Important Industry Forms

  • Towed Vehicle Release Form: This form is necessary to retrieve a vehicle towed non-consensually from a residential private property by paying 15 percent of the total balance owed, NOT to exceed $60. Bring this form when going to get a vehicle released from a towing carrier. Vehicle owners/operators sign the form, which indicates they will pay the remaining balance due to the towing carrier, in exchange for them releasing the vehicle without full payment. 
  • Vehicle Release Form for Authorized Operators: This form is necessary to have when retrieving a vehicle from a towing carrier, as it indicates the owner/operator of the vehicle has provided all documentation proving a connection to the vehicle, which includes vehicle registration, proof of insurance, VIN number, keys, and location of where the vehicle was towed. 
  • Property Owner Tow Authorization Form: This is the standardized form for a nonconsensual tow authorization. This form must be used for all nonconsensual tows from private property (Residential and Commercial).

Towing Task Force

Towing - Consumer Information

Questions?

Nate Riley
Section Chief - Transportation
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