If your vehicle is not where you parked it or it has been booted

Seized or Booted Vehicles by the Tax Collector

If you do not find your vehicle where you parked it, it is possible that the Tax Collector or a Connecticut State Marshal may have seized it. If a registered owner does not redeem a seized vehicle, the Tax Collector or Marshal may sell the vehicle to satisfy the outstanding debt due the City at an auction.

If the Tax Collector or the Marshal seized your vehicle or it has been booted, go to the Office of the Tax Collector located at 165 Church Street, New Haven between the hours of 9 am and 10 pm Monday through Friday and on Saturday between the hours of 9 am to 1 pm only to resolve the outstanding taxes, parking tickets and pay any outstanding obligations to the City of New Haven including and not limited to parking tickets and taxes. After 10 pm, payments may be made at the Department of Police Services, 1 Union Avenue. The Tax Collector’s payment must be made in cash, money order, or certified or cashier's check, made payable to the "Tax Collector, City of New Haven." WE DO NOT ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS.  You must have the Vehicle Release form when you go to redeem your vehicle. This form is issued by the Tax Collector and is not valid without the raised seal of the Tax Collector.
The total amount that you will be required to pay is computed as follows:

TOWED		BOOTED for TICKETS		BOOTED for TAXES
a. Amount due for Tax and Parking Debt on tickets	$ ______
b. Tow Fee due tow company	$  95.00		$77	$77
c. Execution Fee due Tax Collector	$  6.00
RESERVED	$ ______	BOOT FEE	$55	$65
RESERVED	$ ______	VIOLATION 99	$50
f. Marshal Expenses(If towed by the Marshal,)	$ ______
g. Total Due (Add [a] to [f]) ** - Storage fee = First day is free $20/day after 24 hours and  increases to $24 a day after 4 days.	$ ______

Frequently asked Questions

How do I redeem my vehicle if I'm uninsured?
If you are uninsured, you must present a current insurance card to redeem your vehicle at Office of the Tax Collector.

How can I redeem my vehicle for misuse of plates?
If you have a misuse of plates you must bring to the Office of the Tax Collector and the impound lot a valid insurance card, an original registration and title. If the vehicle was not registered and you registered the vehicle the same day that you want to reeedem your vehicle you may be subject to back taxes and or the current tax due on the plates that are on the vehicle.

How can I remove personal property from my car?
You can request a property release from the Office of the Tax Collector for personal property, such as luggage or a baby car seat. However, tires, radios, batteries, and other parts of the vehicle are not considered to be personal property and may not be removed from a given vehicle. Non-owners must bring a notarized letter signed by the vehicle owner providing permission to remove personal property from that vehicle. If a vehicle belongs to a firm or business, proof of employment must also be presented.

Can someone else redeem my vehicle for me?
If someone other than the owner wants to redeem the vehicle, that individual must also present a notarized letter from the registered owner (no copies).

What identification and documentation must I have to redeem my vehicle?
You must bring the following:

• Your valid Driver's License (or someone else who has one),
• The vehicle's valid Insurance Card; and
• Vehicle Release form (for both Taxes and Tickets)