Report, Vehicle – How do I request a copy of a vehicle accident report?
Copies of vehicle accident reports can be obtained from the police department for a fee of $5 each (cash or check). Requests can be made by mail (provided a check accompanies the request) or in person. Before you come in to pick up a report for a very recent accident, please call first to make sure the report is available. Typically, all drivers in an accident receive a copy of the report from the officer on the scene or soon after by mail. (You must mail this copy to the Illinois Department of Transportation within 10 days if there was $500 or more worth of damage and the vehicle was occupied at the time of the accident.) The copy available at the police department contains more information, including the officer’s version of the accident and if any tickets were issued.
