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If you’ve been involved in a car accident in Broward County, Florida, obtaining a copy of the official crash report is crucial for insurance claims, legal proceedings, or personal records. Broward County offers several methods to access these reports, both online and in person.
In Florida, crash reports are confidential for the first 60 days following the accident. During this period, access is limited to:
After 60 days, the report becomes public record and is available to anyone upon request.
Depending on which law enforcement agency responded to the accident, you may request the report through one of the following options:
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) provides crash reports online at:
https://www.flhsmv.gov/traffic-crash-reports/
Most reports are available within 10 days of the incident. A $10 fee per report and a $2 convenience fee apply. You’ll need to provide:
If the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) handled the crash, use their public records portal:
https://www.sheriff.org/LE/Pages/Request-a-Record.aspx
You’ll need to create an account and provide case details such as the date, time, and location of the crash, along with the names of those involved. If the request is within the 60-day confidentiality period, a sworn statement is required.
You may also request a report in person at the following location:
Broward Sheriff’s Office
2601 West Broward Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Phone: (954) 831-8700
Please bring valid identification and a sworn statement if applicable. Reports may be emailed to you after processing.
Send a written request with as much detail as possible to the address below. Include a notarized sworn statement if the report is within the restricted 60-day period.
Broward Sheriff’s Office
Public Records Unit
P.O. Box 9507
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33310
Include a self-addressed stamped envelope for return delivery.
Most crash reports cost $10 each. Processing times vary depending on the method of request. Online and in-person options typically provide the fastest turnaround.
If your crash was handled by a city police department such as Fort Lauderdale PD or Hollywood PD, you’ll need to request the report from that agency directly:
Obtaining your car accident report is an important step after a crash. Broward County makes it possible to retrieve this documentation through multiple accessible channels, whether online, in person, or by mail.
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