Release of Vehicles by VSFs to UCR Tow Trucks

Federally licensed Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) tow trucks that are performing consent tows are exempt from TDLR license requirements and do not need a TDLR tow license in order to remove a vehicle from a vehicle storage facility (VSF). If a UCR operator does not provide TDLR license numbers but has properly filled out the remainder of the VSF011 form or other instrument of release, the VSF must release the vehicle. A VSF cannot deny release of the vehicle because a UCR operator does not have or provide a TDLR license number.