If your vehicle has been towed or impounded, many Atlanta tow yards and impound facilities require a notarized document from the registered vehicle owner before the vehicle can be released—especially when someone else is picking it up on the owner’s behalf.
Notarization is commonly required when:
The registered vehicle owner cannot appear in person
A friend, family member, or representative is retrieving the vehicle
The impound lot requires proof of authorized release
Ownership or consent must be verified
The vehicle owner is out of town, unavailable, or unable to travel
Impound lots are strict. If the paperwork is missing notarization—or completed incorrectly—the vehicle will not be released.
The affidavit typically includes:
Vehicle owner’s full legal name
Vehicle description (year, make, model, VIN if available)
Name of the person authorized to retrieve the vehicle
A clear statement authorizing release from the impound or tow lot
This helps prevent rejection by the impound facility and saves you time.
Please bring:
A valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID (driver’s license or passport)
All required signers present
⚠️ Documents must be signed in the presence of the notary. Pre-signed documents cannot be notarized.
✔ I provide the required general affidavit if you don’t have paperwork
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