Impound Lien Timeline

Put in the tow date and see every step of the lien in order, with storage accrued at each one. Planning windows — confirm the exact statutory day counts with the Texas TDLR before a sale.

  1. Step 1

    Vehicle secured in the lot

    Sep 24, 2026
    Day 0

    Storage clock starts. Four-corner photos, VIN, odometer, and the lot log entry all happen today.

    Tow + storage accrued by then: $205 (at $61/day in TX)

  2. Step 2

    Owner and lienholder search requested

    Sep 25, 2026 – Sep 29, 2026
    Day 1–5

    Request the registered owner and every recorded lienholder from the state titling agency or an approved vendor.

    Tow + storage accrued by then: $511 (at $61/day in TX)

  3. Step 3

    Certified-mail notice sent

    Sep 27, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026
    Day 3–10

    Notice to the owner and each lienholder, receipts retained. Defective notice is the top reason liens fail.

    Tow + storage accrued by then: $816 (at $61/day in TX)

  4. Step 4

    Redemption window runs

    Oct 4, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026
    Day 10–30

    Release to anyone who proves ownership and pays the accrued tow and storage. Give an itemized receipt every time.

    Tow + storage accrued by then: $2,037 (at $61/day in TX)

  5. Step 5

    Lien title or public sale eligible

    Oct 24, 2026 – Nov 23, 2026
    Day 30–60

    Apply for a lien title or public-sale authority once the statutory window closes. Confirm exact day counts before selling.

    Tow + storage accrued by then: $3,868 (at $61/day in TX)

Before you sell anything: the notice and sale windows above are the common planning ranges, not Texas statute. Confirm current day counts with the Texas TDLR or a TX attorney, and keep certified-mail receipts for the owner and every recorded lienholder — defective notice is the most common reason a lien sale gets unwound.

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