Follow the steps to successfully complete the UT TC-542 form.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. In section 1, fill out your applicant information. Provide your full name, daytime phone number, and mailing address.
3. Proceed to section 2 for vehicle information. Enter the make/model of your vehicle, the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), model year, license plate number, state registered, and the expiration date. If the vehicle owner is different from you, include their name and address here. Also, provide the name of the driver/operator of the vehicle at the time of impound.
4. In section 3, input the details regarding the impound. This includes the date of impound, impound report number, citation number, and the police agency involved. You must attach a copy of the citation or the vehicle’s impound report that indicates the reason for the impound. Indicate whether the vehicle has been retrieved from the impound lot by checking ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ and provide the date if applicable.
5. Section 4 focuses on supporting documentation. Review the circumstances under which a refund is permitted and ensure you include any required documentation such as proof of duplicate payment, a police report for a stolen vehicle, or a letter from the Driver License Division for DUI cases. Complete the form and prepare to mail it along with all necessary documents.
6. Lastly, provide your printed or typed name, signature, and date at the bottom of the form. Note the dates for the Driver License Division letter and the date your request is received by the Tax Commission.
7. After filling out the form, save your changes as needed, and ensure you have everything prepared for mailing. You are expected to allow 6-8 weeks for processing from the Tax Commission.

Complete your UT TC-542 form online today to request your administrative impound fee refund.