Who can get the report
The public may buy a North Dakota crash report. When you buy, you state which of four roles applies to you: a party to the crash, a legal representative, an insurer, or not a party. A false statement is a crime under state law.
Where to request it
The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) sells crash reports through its online store, run by Prime Public Safety. The Highway Patrol and city departments such as the Fargo Police Department send requesters to the NDDOT store; the old mail-in form is no longer used.
What you need
Any two of:
- The date of the crash
- The last name of a person involved
- The county
Fees and timing
NDDOT charges $7 to find and provide a report. If the report is available, you receive it right away. Reports usually appear about 10 days after the crash and may not be found before then.
If the report is not filed yet
Search again once about 10 days have passed. If it is still missing, ask the agency that responded to the crash whether the report has been filed.