New Hampshire Car Accident Reports

Get a Car Accident Report in the State of New Hampshire

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How to Report?

Car Accident in the State of New Hampshire

If you’ve been involved in a motor vehicle accident in New Hampshire, obtaining the official police report is an important step for handling insurance claims, pursuing legal action, or documenting the incident for personal records. In New Hampshire, crash reports are created by the responding law enforcement agency and can be requested through the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or the agency that investigated the crash.

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for requesting a New Hampshire crash report, eligibility requirements, and what information is typically included.

Who Can Access a Crash Report in New Hampshire?

In New Hampshire, crash reports are considered public records, but only certain individuals may request a full, unredacted version. Access is generally limited to:

Individuals involved in the crash
Vehicle owners
Attorneys or legal representatives
Insurance companies handling related claims
Law enforcement and investigative agencies

Members of the public may request reports, but personal information may be redacted for privacy reasons.

Which Agency Filed the Report?

The report must be obtained from the agency that responded to and investigated the crash. This may include:

New Hampshire State Police – for crashes on state highways and interstates
Municipal Police Departments – for accidents within city or town limits
County Sheriff’s Offices – for rural or unincorporated areas

Once filed, reports involving injury, death, or $1,000+ in property damage must also be submitted to the New Hampshire DMV by the investigating agency or driver.

Guide To Report

How to Report Accident in New Hampshire

There are three official ways to request your New Hampshire car accident report:

1. Through the New Hampshire DMV

To obtain a crash report filed with the DMV:

Download the DSMV 505 form (Request for Motor Vehicle Records) from the DMV website:
https://www.dmv.nh.gov
Fill in the details:
- Date and location of the accident
- Names of involved drivers
- Your relationship to the crash
Include a $1.00 search fee and a $5.00 report copy fee (total $6.00)
Mail the request and payment to:

New Hampshire DMV – Bureau of Financial Responsibility
23 Hazen Drive
Concord, NH 03305

Reports are generally processed within 7–10 business days.

2. Requesting from the Local Police Department

If the crash was handled by a local agency:

Contact the department’s records division
Submit an in-person or written request with:
- Date, time, and location of the crash
- Names of involved parties
- Report number (if known)
- Your ID and proof of involvement
Pay the required fee (typically $5–$15)

Some departments also allow online report requests via platforms like LexisNexis or CrashDocs.

3. From the New Hampshire State Police

If the New Hampshire State Police investigated the crash:

Call or visit the Troop Station that responded
Provide crash details and your involvement
Pay the standard fee (usually $5–$10)

Contact info for each Troop is available on the NH State Police website.

4. Through Your Attorney or Insurance Company

Insurance companies and attorneys often retrieve reports directly for their clients. Check with them before submitting your own request.

What’s Included in a New Hampshire Accident Report?

A typical crash report in New Hampshire contains:

Names and contact info for drivers and passengers
Driver’s license and insurance details
Vehicle descriptions and plate numbers
Crash location, date, and time
Weather and road conditions
Officer’s narrative and diagram
Citations issued, if any
Injury and fatality details
Witness information (if available)

This report is often key to determining fault or supporting a claim.

FAQS

About Report

DMV reports: Usually processed within 7–10 business days
Local agency reports: Often ready within 5–10 business days
Serious or fatal crashes: May require extended investigation before release

You must request the report—it won’t be automatically sent
Proof of your relationship to the crash is often required
Be sure to include all necessary details and fees to avoid delays
Reports may be redacted for privacy reasons depending on the requester

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