Towing License

New in 2013

Towing from a private parking facility within the City of Tualatin requires a tow company to be licensed. This license will be issued with an expiration a year from date of issue. A copy of the license is required to be in each vehicle towing in Tualatin.

A towing license is not required if done with request or authorization of the vehicle owner.

Towing and Storage Rates:

A tow company must not charge more than the following amounts for motor vehicles towed from private property:

After Hours Release of $25 for release of the motor vehicle between the hours of 6:00 P.M. and 8:00 a.m., Monday through Friday; and all hours on Saturday, Sunday and City recognized holidays.

Hookup Fee of not more than the following fees, which includes: hookup, dollies, driveline or axle pull, 30 minutes of on-scene time, tower's dispatch, and photo fees and:

a. $175 for motor vehicles weighing less than 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight.

b. $200 for motor vehicles weighing from 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight to less than 20,000 pounds gross vehicle weight.

c. $250 for motor vehicles more than 20,000 pounds gross vehicle weight.

Mileage Fee  no more than $4.50 per towed mile, up to a maximum of ten miles.

Release at Scene Fee of no more than the Hookup Fee.

Storage Fee per 24-hour period from completion of the tow of no more than:

a. $25 per day; or

b. $35 per day for motor vehicles over 20 feet long.