Who can get the report
The Baltimore Police Department says members of the public may obtain accident reports online. Maryland State Police reports are requested from the Central Records Division with Form 30-12.
Where to request it
- Maryland State Police: fill in Form 30-12, Accident Request, and send it to the Central Records Division. You can email it to msp.crd@maryland.gov and mail the fee, or submit it at a barrack, by mail or in person.
- Baltimore Police Department: reports for crashes since January 1, 2011 are available only online, through LexisNexis BuyCrash.
- Other county and city police departments keep their own reports.
What you need
- The report number, or
- The full name of a person involved and the date of the crash, or
- The location of the crash
Fees and timing
The Maryland State Police charge a $4 non-refundable search fee, paid by check or money order, not cash. Wait at least 10 days after the crash before you ask. Baltimore reports are available within 30 days; the city page does not list the BuyCrash fee.
If the report is not filed yet
If the report is not available after 10 days (State Police) or 30 days (Baltimore), ask the agency that responded to the crash whether it has been filed.