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How to get your San Francisco Police Department crash report
If SFPD 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: SFPD's public records portal (GovQA) — official portal
- In person / mail: 1245 3rd Street, 1st Floor, San Francisco, CA 94158 (Mon–Fri 8am–5pm)
- Cost: free — SFPD doesn't charge for collision report copies
- Timing: allow a minimum of 5 business days from the collision date
- Records unit: 415-575-7232
You'll need to upload valid ID with an online request.
Details verified against SFPD'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 SFPD 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 SFPD 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 SFPD 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 SFPD report — FAQ
Can I look up my SFPD crash report online?
Yes — SFPD crash reports are available through SFPD's public records portal (GovQA). You'll need to upload valid ID with an online request. 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 SFPD report from your name, the date, and where the crash happened.
How much does a SFPD crash report cost?
SFPD charges free — SFPD doesn't charge for collision report copies. Our service is free — local injury attorneys sponsor it, so it costs you nothing.
How long does it take to get a SFPD report?
Allow a minimum of 5 business days from the collision date. Once it's available we can usually locate it quickly, and we keep checking if it isn't filed yet.
Can you request my SFPD 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 SFPD report through official channels and delivers it free.
