How to Get a Police Accident Report in North Carolina

Quick answer: request it from North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles, Traffic Records Branch, Crash Reports Unit online at payments.ncdot.gov (fee: $6.50 per certified crash report). If a city police department or county sheriff came to the crash, ask that agency instead.

North Carolina · partly confirmed

Agency: North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles, Traffic Records Branch, Crash Reports Unit
Request online: payments.ncdot.gov
Fee: $6.50 per certified crash report
How long: Allow 10 business days from receipt for mailed requests; in-person requests of five records or fewer may be received immediately
Who can ask: Individuals cannot order online; they get a redacted copy by mail or in person (form TR-67A). Unredacted copies require a federal DPPA permissible use; the online portal is for eligible NC businesses only.

Checked October 16, 2026 on ncdot.gov, ncdot.gov, ncdps.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 North Carolina?

Crashes worked by the state police are requested from North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles, Traffic Records Branch, Crash Reports Unit online at payments.ncdot.gov. If a city police department or county sheriff attended, ask that agency.

How much does a crash report cost in North Carolina?

$6.50 per certified crash report.

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

Allow 10 business days from receipt for mailed requests; in-person requests of five records or fewer may be received immediately.

Who can request a crash report in North Carolina?

Individuals cannot order online; they get a redacted copy by mail or in person (form TR-67A). Unredacted copies require a federal DPPA permissible use; the online portal is for eligible NC businesses only.