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\"Request-Police-Report-scaled\"Suppose you were involved in a car crash and need to make an insurance claim or file a lawsuit. In that case, the Dietrich Law Firm P.C.\u2019s top rated attorneys recommend obtaining a copy of the corresponding police report, also referred to as a police accident report. You can do this by going to the responding officer\u2019s precinct and asking for it in person. The police department should be located in the jurisdiction where the accident occurred. However, you may be able to save yourself a trip by calling in advance to confirm. A copy of the police report will usually be provided for free. While it may be available immediately, sometimes it can take up to 30 days.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You can also request a copy online if you cannot go in person. The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) allows\u00a0<\/span>online requests<\/span>\u00a0for police reports. For electronically filed police reports, you should allow at least 14 days from the date of the accident. The DMV maintains accident reports for four years from the date of the incident. Although reports involving accidents where no one suffered injury or property damage exceeding $1,000 are not available online, you can obtain one by mailing in a\u00a0<\/span>Request for Copy of Accident Report (MV-198C)<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Will I Need To Retrieve My Police Report?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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