How Do I Get A Copy Of My Crash Report?
If you’ve been involved in a North Carolina car accident, one of the first things you’ll want to do is recover a copy of your official North Carolina accident report. This document, filed by the law enforcement officer who was called to the scene of the crash, includes all of the pertinent information surrounding the accident, including:
- All drivers’ license and contact information
- Any injuries or property damages suffered in the accident
- The location, date, and time of the crash
- Details regarding the conditions surrounding the accident
- A diagram which visually displays the events of the accident
- A narrative description of the events of the accident
Because it includes so much information, your accident report can be a valuable resource to you if you plan to claim insurance benefits or file a lawsuit for compensation for injuries and property damages suffered in an accident.
Common Questions About the North Carolina Crash Report
While you are not required to call an officer to the scene of the accident, it is a good idea to contact local law enforcement when you’re able. Not only will an officer be able to file a report in a timely and efficient manner, but reports filed by officers tend to hold greater significance to attorneys and insurance adjusters, as law enforcement officers are able to provide clearer and less biased accounts of the accident.
Under federal law, anyone who can provide the driver’s name and the date, time, and location of the crash can access it.
You can mail a completed TR-67A form, along with the $5.50 processing fee, to the following address:
NCDOT-DMV Traffic Records Section
3106 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27697-3106
However, as they tend to receive a high volume of accident report requests, the state DMV may take longer to process and fulfill your request.
Typically, you can request a copy of your report ten days from the date of the accident.
Collisions can be overwhelmingly stressful situations. While some entities charge unnecessary fees and ask for extensive paperwork to provide a copy of your official collision report, we’re committed to simplifying this process for you.
By answering a few straightforward questions about your collision, we’ll secure an official copy of your report, completely free and with no obligations.
