How to Get a Police Accident Report in Massachusetts

Quick answer: request it from Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV), Crash Records online at atlas-myrmv.massdot.state.ma.us (fee: $20 non-refundable search fee per report). The RMV supplies reports filed by state or local Massachusetts police agencies.

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Agency: Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV), Crash Records
Request online: atlas-myrmv.massdot.state.ma.us
Fee: $20 non-refundable search fee per report
How long: Wait at least 4 weeks after the crash; allow 4 weeks for processing
Who can ask: Individuals involved (operator, owner, occupant, vulnerable user, witness, damaged-property owner) with a current or expired credential; MA-registered businesses whose vehicle was involved; Authorized Recipients; DPPA Permitted Users. Out-of-state credential holders and authorized recipients must apply by mail.
City or county crash: The RMV supplies reports filed by state or local Massachusetts police agencies.

Checked October 16, 2026 on mass.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 Massachusetts?

Crashes worked by the state police are requested from Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV), Crash Records online at atlas-myrmv.massdot.state.ma.us. The RMV supplies reports filed by state or local Massachusetts police agencies.

How much does a crash report cost in Massachusetts?

$20 non-refundable search fee per report.

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

Wait at least 4 weeks after the crash; allow 4 weeks for processing.

Who can request a crash report in Massachusetts?

Individuals involved (operator, owner, occupant, vulnerable user, witness, damaged-property owner) with a current or expired credential; MA-registered businesses whose vehicle was involved; Authorized Recipients; DPPA Permitted Users. Out-of-state credential holders and authorized recipients must apply by mail.