Allow 4 weeks for the RMV to process your request.
Request a crash report
If you need the official police report for a vehicle crash, you can get a copy from the Registry of Motor Vehicles.
Contact for Request a crash report
Registry of Motor Vehicles
Online
The Details of Request a crash report
What you need for Request a crash report
Anyone can request a crash report as long as the required information can be provided.
If a vehicle crash occurred in Massachusetts and has been filed and processed by the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV), you can request either a standard or a certified copy of the police crash report. Please wait at least 4 weeks after the crash before requesting a report.
You will need to pay a fee for the crash report. The fee is non-refundable even if a report is not found.
Fees for Request a crash report
| Name | Fee | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Crash report search fee | $20 | each |
How to request Request a crash report
To request a crash report online, you will need to provide information about the accident and a specific driver or vehicle involved in the crash. You will also need to provide your:
- Name.
- Mailing address.
- Email address.
- Applicable fee.
To request a copy of your crash report by mail, complete the crash report request form and mail it to:
Registry of Motor Vehicles
Accident/Crash Records
P.O. Box 55889
Boston, MA 02205-5889
More info about Request a crash report
Only crash reports filed by state or local Massachusetts police agencies are available to request. Please allow 4 weeks for the RMV to process your request. If a report is not found, the RMV will continue to search for 90 days from the date of the crash.
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