Who can get the report
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) releases crash reports to people involved in the crash, to a Massachusetts business whose vehicle was involved, and to others allowed under the federal Driver's Privacy Protection Act.
Where to request it
- From the RMV: if you have a Massachusetts license or ID, request the report online through myRMV. Everyone else mails the RMV request form.
- From the police: the local police department that took the report sells copies directly.
What you need
- The details of the crash, as the RMV form asks for them
- A Massachusetts license or ID, to order online
Fees and timing
The RMV charges a $20 non-refundable search fee per report, for a standard or a certified copy. Allow at least 4 weeks after the crash before you ask.
If the report is not filed yet
If 4 weeks have not passed, the RMV may not have the report yet. Ask the local police department that responded to the crash; it keeps its own copy.