Reimbursement of towing fees for stolen located vehicle

Check your eligibility

All applicants must meet the eligibility criteria listed on the Towing of Motor Vehicles Scheme page.

To assist the Queensland Police Service in assessing your application for reimbursement, we require sufficient information to determine your eligibility.

What you need

  • Vehicle details: Registration number or VIN
  • A valid and current personal email address, mobile phone number and address
  • Invoice and payment receipt
  • Bank details: account name, BSB and account number
  • Qld Police Report reference number (eg: QPxxxxxxxxxx)
  • Statutory declaration confirming that no financial benefit has been received from a third party (e.g., from an insurance company).

A Statutory declaration form and guide which explains how to make a statutory declaration correctly under the Oaths Act 1867 can be accessed on the Queensland Government website.

To assist you in completing your statutory declaration, an example of a completed form is available.

Note: Additional information may be requested if required. Incomplete or insufficient documentation may delay the processing of your application.

What to expect

Once you submit your application, you will receive a reference number.  Retain this number for enquiries when contacting the Seized Vehicle Team at Towing.State@police.qld.gov.au or Policelink on 131 444.

If you meet the eligibility criteria under the Towing of Motor Vehicles Scheme, reimbursement funds will be deposited into your nominated bank account.

Note: Reimbursements can only be deposited to a bank account in your name

Ready to start your application?

Go to the Application Form below.

Need more information?

Visit the Towing of Motor Vehicles Scheme page, or contact the Seized Vehicle Team at Towing.State@police.qld.gov.au or Policelink on 131 444.

Application for reimbursement of towing fees for stolen located vehicle

Has your vehicle been reported stolen to the QPS and located after 1 April 2024?*
Is this police report active (i.e., the report has not been withdrawn)
Is the vehicle used for private purposes only (i.e., the vehicle is not used for business purposes or associated with a business, company or organisation)?
Do you have comprehensive insurance for your vehicle?
Have you submitted a claim for your stolen vehicle with your insurance provider?
Have you paid towing and storage costs to the tow provider for your stolen located vehicle?

You may not be eligible for financial government assistance

For further information regarding eligibility criteria please refer to Towing of Motor Vehicles Scheme | QPS

You may be eligible for government assistance, please complete the following details:

Required documents

One file only.
10 MB limit.
Allowed types: PDF, DOCX, JPG, JPEG, PNG.

Maximum 2 files.
10 MB limit.
Allowed types: PDF, DOCX, JPG, JPEG, PNG.

Your details

If the vehicle does not have a registration number, proceed to the next question.

To be provided if the vehicle does not have a registration number.

Address
Bank details
Note: Bank details must be in the claimant's name. The Queensland Police are unable to reimburse funds paid into another account.
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