Procedures for reclaiming abandoned, accident, or recovered stolen vehicles that have been privately towed and stored

D.C. Code § 50-2704 — under Scrap Vehicle Title Authorization..

D.C. Code § 50-2704

An owner or lienholder, or person duly authorized by either, may reclaim an abandoned, accident, or recovered stolen vehicle that was towed by a private company and is stored on a private lot at any time before the expiration of the reclamation period by: (1) Appearing at the facility where the vehicle is located; (2) Paying the towing charges and storage fees to the tow company and reclaiming the vehicle; and (3) Furnishing proof of entitlement to possession of the vehicle.