How to Get a Police Accident Report in Montana

Quick answer: request it from Montana Department of Justice, Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) Records by mail or in person (fee: $2.00 non-refundable search fee per crash report; photos $10.00 (cash, check or money order only)). No online requests: the Crash Release Form must be mailed with the fee to MHP Records, P.O. Box 117, Boulder, MT 59632. MHP does not hold city- or county-investigated crash photos; the page does not address their reports.

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Agency: Montana Department of Justice, Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) Records
Request online: No online request page found: mail or in person
Fee: $2.00 non-refundable search fee per crash report; photos $10.00 (cash, check or money order only)
How long: The 10-14 day period on the MHP Crash Release/Exchange Form is not a deadline; large or remote requests may take longer
Who can ask: Persons or entities named on the report; persons suffering loss or injury listed on it; their agent (attorney, insurer or anyone with written permission) or a minor's parent/guardian; law enforcement officers and local/state/federal agencies acting officially
City or county crash: No online requests: the Crash Release Form must be mailed with the fee to MHP Records, P.O. Box 117, Boulder, MT 59632. MHP does not hold city- or county-investigated crash photos; the page does not address their reports.

Not stated on the official pages we could open: an online request page.

Checked October 18, 2026 on dojmt.gov, dojmt.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 Montana?

Crashes worked by the state police are requested from Montana Department of Justice, Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) Records. No online requests: the Crash Release Form must be mailed with the fee to MHP Records, P.O. Box 117, Boulder, MT 59632. MHP does not hold city- or county-investigated crash photos; the page does not address their reports.

How much does a crash report cost in Montana?

$2.00 non-refundable search fee per crash report; photos $10.00 (cash, check or money order only).

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

The 10-14 day period on the MHP Crash Release/Exchange Form is not a deadline; large or remote requests may take longer.

Who can request a crash report in Montana?

Persons or entities named on the report; persons suffering loss or injury listed on it; their agent (attorney, insurer or anyone with written permission) or a minor's parent/guardian; law enforcement officers and local/state/federal agencies acting officially