Obtaining Police Report in St. Louis After Car Accident

The St. Louis Police Department (SLMPD) offers a few ways to request a copy of your police report after a car crash:

Online:

  • Express Pick-up: This is the fastest option if you were involved in the accident and can verify your identity. Visit the SLMPD Public Records portal https://www.slmpd.org/records.shtml and follow the instructions for requesting a crash report. You'll be notified when it's ready for pick-up at the Records Service Center (details below).

In-person:

  • Records Service Center: This is another option if you were involved in the accident. Visit the Records Service Center in person at:

    • 1915 Olive Street, St. Louis, MO 63103
    • Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (closed weekends and holidays)

    Bring a valid photo ID for verification. There may be a fee for the report (around $0.10 per page).

By Mail (with Limitations):

  • Sunshine Request: This option is for people not directly involved in the accident (attorneys, insurance companies) or if you cannot appear in person. It requires a notarized form and may take longer to process. Search online for "St. Louis Police Department Sunshine Law Request" for instructions and forms.

Here are some additional details to keep in mind:

  • Availability: Police reports typically take 5 business days to complete and become available after the accident.
  • Checking Status: You can check the status of your crash report online through the SLMPD Online Traffic Accident Webpage (https://www.slmpd.org/accidentreports.shtml).

I hope this information helps you obtain your police report from the St. Louis Police Department.

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