How to Get a Police Accident Report in South Carolina

Quick answer: request it from South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV); the SC Highway Patrol (SCDPS) refers requests there online at scdmvonline.com (fee: $10.00 per report (research fee)). If a city police department or county sheriff came to the crash, ask that agency instead.

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Agency: South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV); the SC Highway Patrol (SCDPS) refers requests there
Request online: scdmvonline.com
Fee: $10.00 per report (research fee)
How long: Official copy available only after SCDMV has received and processed it; online requests only for collisions on or after March 22, 2012
Who can ask: Persons involved in the collision; online requesters must authenticate with their SCDMV customer details (out-of-state licence holders use a branch or mail with Form FR-50)

Checked October 18, 2026 on dmv.sc.gov, dmv.sc.gov, scdps.sc.gov, scdmvonline.com.

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 South Carolina?

Crashes worked by the state police are requested from South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV); the SC Highway Patrol (SCDPS) refers requests there online at scdmvonline.com. If a city police department or county sheriff attended, ask that agency.

How much does a crash report cost in South Carolina?

$10.00 per report (research fee).

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

Official copy available only after SCDMV has received and processed it; online requests only for collisions on or after March 22, 2012.

Who can request a crash report in South Carolina?

Persons involved in the collision; online requesters must authenticate with their SCDMV customer details (out-of-state licence holders use a branch or mail with Form FR-50)