Towed vehicle - Obtain information
Abgeschlepptes Fahrzeug - Auskunft erhalten
Machine translation of the German page, 2026-09-15. The German original is binding.
Towing away incorrectly parked vehicles is also referred to as "Umsetzung" (relocation/towing). Vehicles are towed when concrete dangers to public safety or order arise, in particular where this risks endangering or obstructing traffic. A towing action can be ordered independently by the police, the Ordnungsämter (public order offices), and the BVG (Berlin public transport company), each within their own area of responsibility (Zuständigkeit). As a rule, the towing itself is carried out by private towing companies.
If your vehicle has been towed, you can contact the Auskunfts- und Fahndungsstelle (Information and Search Office) of the Berlin Police by phone to find out the new location of your vehicle. At the visitor service of the Bußgeldstelle (fines office) you can get information on your fee procedure.
Procedure:
1. Your vehicle has been towed
2. Call the Auskunfts- und Fahndungsstelle (Information and Search Office) on telephone number (030) 4664-709800.
3. The Auskunfts- und Fahndungsstelle will give you information on relocated
or impounded vehicles as well as on the new location of your vehicle.
Book an appointment
Book an appointment (service.berlin.de)
Requirements
• no requirements
Documents you need
• Proof of identity
Identity card, passport, substitute passport documents for foreign nationals
• Payment reference number (Kassenzeichen)/file reference number (Aktenzeichen) or notice
Processing requires the payment reference number or file reference number, or the notice (Bescheid) you received from the Bußgeldstelle (fines office).
Fees
• none: for providing information
• 225.00 euros maximum: for towing/relocating vehicles up to 3.5 t (e.g. cars), per type of relocation
• 565.00 euros maximum: for towing/relocating vehicles over 3.5 t, per type of relocation
Legal basis
• Polizeibenutzungsgebührenordnung (PolBenGebO, Police Usage Fees Regulation) gesetze.berlin.de/perma?j=PolEBenGebO_BE
• Allgemeines Sicherheits- und Ordnungsgesetz (ASOG, General Law on Public Security and Order) § 37a gesetze.berlin.de/perma?j=ASOG_BE_!_37a
Further information
• Bußgeldstelle - Kraftfahrzeug-Umsetzung (Fines Office - Vehicle Removal, Berlin Police) www.berlin.de/polizei/aufgaben/bussgeldstelle/kfz-umsetzung/
• Verkehrssicherheit (Road Safety, Berlin Police) www.berlin.de/polizei/aufgaben/verkehrssicherheit/
Who is responsible
Responsibility lies with the Bußgeldstelle (fines office) of the State of Berlin.
• Information and Search Office (Auskunfts- und Fahndungsstelle): telephone information at (030) 4664-709800
Responsible for you
Choose a location; the appointment itself is booked on the original page.
- Polizei Berlin
- Bußgeldstelle
Original
Service number 324190 · same path as the original: service.berlin.de/dienstleistung/324190/