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You or your attorney can get a police report after an accident by filling out CHP 190 ? Collision Request Form (PDF) and submitting it along with a photocopy of your state driver's license, ID card, or notarized signature at the nearest California Highway Patrol (CHP) office in person or by mail.

California Vehicle Code (CVC) §1808 and the Public Records Act (Government Code §6253 et seq.) provide that information collected by DMV is generally considered public information and is subject to inspection by the public.

California Vehicle Code §20012 states that accident reports are for the confidential use of the California Highway Patrol and the Department of Motor Vehicles. Therefore, car accident reports are not considered public records in California in most circumstances.

Complete a Request for Record Information (INF 70) if requesting someone else's record(s). Pay the $5 fee for in-person record(s) request. Requests made in-person at a DMV field office for your own driver's or vehicle record are processed during your visit. You will be given the records during your visit.

Otherwise, you can contact the office yourself to request a copy of your report in two different ways: By mail. Print and fill out an Application for Release of Information. ... In person. You can also print and fill out the same form and submit it in person by visiting the California Highway Patrol office.

Checking with Local Police and the California Highway Patrol Don't call 911 unless you have a real emergency, but you can call a Police Desk or the nearest CHP call center. They could be able to tell you if any accident is reported in your area.