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How to get your California Highway Patrol crash report
If CHP responded to your crash, they filed the official report — here's exactly how to get your copy: the do-it-yourself route with the real fees and timelines, or the free route where our team requests it for you.
Do it yourself the official route
- Where: the CHP Crash Portal (or form CHP 190 by mail / in person at any Area office) — official portal
- In person / mail: Any CHP Area office (photo ID required)
- Cost: $10 for reports of 1–25 pages (scales up with report length)
- Timing: most reports take days to a couple of weeks to be finalized after the crash
Only a "party of interest" may obtain the report — drivers, passengers, vehicle/property owners, parents or guardians, legal representatives, and insurers. CHP covers crashes on California freeways and highways.
Details verified against CHP's official information, July 2026. Agencies change fees and processes — their site is always the final word.
Or let us handle it free
Skip the portal accounts, report numbers, and hold music. Give us your name and number — our California team requests your CHP report and delivers it to you. If it isn't filed yet, we keep checking.
We are not affiliated with any government agency or law enforcement. We're a free report-retrieval service.
What your CHP report includes
The official report typically contains the parties and vehicles involved, the insurance information exchanged at the scene, the officer's diagram and narrative of what happened, any citations issued, and driver or witness statements. You'll usually need it for your insurance claim — and if anyone was injured, the officer's account of fault is often the single most important document in the claim.
Not sure CHP is the right agency? It depends on where the crash happened, not where you live. Tell us the crash location and we'll figure out the right agency — it's part of what we do. See our full California crash report guide for every agency statewide.
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Common Questions
Getting your CHP report — FAQ
Can I look up my CHP crash report online?
Yes — CHP crash reports are available through the CHP Crash Portal (or form CHP 190 by mail / in person at any Area office). Only a "party of interest" may obtain the report — drivers, passengers, vehicle/property owners, parents or guardians, legal representatives, and insurers. CHP covers crashes on California freeways and highways. If you'd rather skip the portal, our team can pull it for you free.
What if I don't have my report or case number?
You can still get your report. The official portals usually ask for the report or case number, the crash date, and an involved party's name — but if you don't have that number, our team can locate your CHP report from your name, the date, and where the crash happened.
How much does a CHP crash report cost?
CHP charges $10 for reports of 1–25 pages (scales up with report length). Our service is free — local injury attorneys sponsor it, so it costs you nothing.
How long does it take to get a CHP report?
Most CHP reports are finalized within several days to a couple of weeks after the crash. We keep checking and deliver yours the moment it's available.
Can you request my CHP report for me?
Yes. California law allows crash reports to be released to the people involved in the accident and their representatives — that's how our team can request yours. Give us your name and the crash details and our California team gets your CHP report through official channels and delivers it free.
