How to Get a Police Accident Report in Maryland

Quick answer: request it from Maryland State Police, Central Records Division online at mdsp.maryland.gov (fee: $4 non-refundable search fee (check or money order to Maryland State Police, no cash)). Crashes in Baltimore City must be requested from the Baltimore Police Department Central Records Division (https://www.baltimorepolice.org/obtain-police-report).

Maryland · partly confirmed

Agency: Maryland State Police, Central Records Division
Request online: mdsp.maryland.gov
Fee: $4 non-refundable search fee (check or money order to Maryland State Police, no cash)
How long: Wait at least 10 days after the crash before requesting
Who can ask: Legally entitled parties (not further defined on the page).
City or county crash: Crashes in Baltimore City must be requested from the Baltimore Police Department Central Records Division (https://www.baltimorepolice.org/obtain-police-report).

Checked October 16, 2026 on mdsp.maryland.gov.

Before you request

What you will need

The date and place of the crash (road, nearest cross street or mile marker, city or county).
The report or case number from the slip the officer gave you, if you have it.
The names of a driver involved, and your own ID if the state limits copies to the people involved.
A card for the fee if you order online. Insurance companies often order the report for you, so ask your claims handler first.

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Questions

Accident reports — FAQ

How do I get a copy of my accident report in Maryland?

Crashes worked by the state police are requested from Maryland State Police, Central Records Division online at mdsp.maryland.gov. Crashes in Baltimore City must be requested from the Baltimore Police Department Central Records Division (https://www.baltimorepolice.org/obtain-police-report).

How much does a crash report cost in Maryland?

$4 non-refundable search fee (check or money order to Maryland State Police, no cash).

How long does it take to get an accident report in Maryland?

Wait at least 10 days after the crash before requesting.

Who can request a crash report in Maryland?

Legally entitled parties (not further defined on the page).