Orange, CA

How do I request a hearing for 30 day impound?: The following is required:
- The registered owner or their agent must be present with a valid driver's License.
- If the registered owner does not possess a driver's license, he/she must have a VALID California Government issue identification card.
- Current registration and insurance for the impounded vehicle.
- A fee to be paid for the release at the Orange Police Department for $150.00
For information on your impounded vehicle, call (714) 744-7451

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Police Department - General Information

The front desk is open Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Traffic Bureau counter is open Monday to Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and closed all major holidays.

The Records counter is open Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. For after-hour vehicle releases, call (714) 744-7380.

2. How can I find out if my vehicle was towed or impounded?: Call the Orange Police Department Records Bureau at (714) 744-7380. Please provide the license plate and the last known location of the vehicle.

3. How do I get my car out of impound after 30 days?: The registered owner of the vehicle needs to come to the Orange Police Department's Records counter, which is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday. The registered owner needs to provide a valid California Driver's License, or provide a valid identification and have another person with a valid California Driver's License present. If possible, please bring a copy of any paperwork the officer gave to you at the time the vehicle was impounded. The fee to release an impounded vehicle is $150.

4. How do I request a hearing for 30 day impound?: The following is required:
- The registered owner or their agent must be present with a valid driver's License.
- If the registered owner does not possess a driver's license, he/she must have a VALID California Government issue identification card.
- Current registration and insurance for the impounded vehicle.
- A fee to be paid for the release at the Orange Police Department for $150.00
For information on your impounded vehicle, call (714) 744-7451

5. How can I become involved with the Orange Police Department?: The Orange Police Department offers several opportunities to members of the community who want to become involved with the police department. These range from volunteer work to paid positions as a Reserve Police Officer.

6. Can I give an anonymous tip to the police department?: Yes. To anonymously report something to the Orange Police Department click here.

7. I am going on vacation. Will the Orange Police Department check my home or business while I am on vacation?: Yes. The Orange Police Department offers free vacation checks for residences and businesses. For more information view documents regarding vacation check's.

8. I have a burglar alarm for my home and, or business. Do I need to get an alarm permit from the City of Orange?: No. The City of Orange does not require you to have an alarm user's permit. Residents and business owners that operate a security alarm system are required to fill out an alarm registration form. After completing the application, send it to the Police Department. The Alarm Registration form will be returned to you with your Customer Number and the Orange Municipal Codes, mail to:
Orange Police Department
Alarm Unit
1107 N Batavia Street
Orange, CA 92867
View and download the Alarm Registration Form (PDF)

9. How do I get a bicycle license?: Bring the bicycle to the Orange Police Department's Traffic Bureau counter, which is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Thursday. The fee for a bicycle license is $4.

10. How can I report habitual traffic problems?: You may contact our Special Enforcement line (714) 744-7472. Traffic Bureau division.

11. How do I contest a traffic citation?: Go to the Orange County courts website. www.occourts.org http://www.occourts.org/