To get a Virginia DMV crash report, you can send the Department of Motor Vehicles a written request or its Information Request Form (CRD 93) with the $8 fee, by mail, by fax or at a customer service center.
Who Qualifies for a Full Virginia DMV Crash Report?
Virginia DMV releases a complete crash report to people involved in the crash or their authorized representatives. That includes drivers, passengers, injured people and owners, along with attorneys, insurers and personal representatives acting for them. A parent or legal guardian may also ask on behalf of a minor under 18 who was injured or killed.
DMV lists these qualifying requesters:
- Driver
- Passenger
- Injured person
- Owner of the vehicle or property involved at the time of the crash
- Personal representative of anyone involved, injured or killed, such as a conservator, executor or next of kin
- Attorney representing anyone involved, injured or killed
- Authorized representative of an insurance company
- Parent or legal guardian of a minor (under 18) injured or killed
The CRD 93 form adds the DMV is only permitted to release complete crash reports when authorized by Virginia state statute.
If you are asking about a crash you were not part of, our guide on requesting someone else’s accident report covers that question in more depth.
Two Ways to Ask: A Letter or Form CRD 93
You can write your own request or use the DMV form. Either way, DMV asks you to send your payment along with it.
A written request must include:
- Your involvement in the crash
- The crash date and time
- The crash location, including street and city, town or county
- The driver’s name, if you were not the driver
- Your driver’s license number, if you were involved
If you prefer the Information Request Form, here is how DMV says to complete it:
- Fill in your details under Requester Information.
- Check the box for Police Crash Report under Information Requested.
- Select your requester type and give as much crash information as you can. The form asks for the crash date, time, street, city or county, driver names and license numbers.
- Sign the certification at the bottom of the form.
The certification carries weight. By signing, you state under penalty of perjury that you will use the information only for the purpose you gave, and not mainly to solicit clients.
Comparing Virginia DMV Crash Report Routes: Mail, Fax or In Person
Each route has its own destination and its own payment rules. The fee is $8 per report on every route, and DMV will return your fee if it does not find a report.
| Route | Where to send or go | Payment DMV accepts |
|---|---|---|
| Customer Records Work Center, Room 514, Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, P.O. Box 27412, Richmond, VA 23269 | Check or money order only, payable to DMV | |
| Fax | (804) 367-0390 | A completed License, ID Card and Records Payment Authorization (DMS 004) |
| In person | Any DMV customer service center, by appointment or on any day it is open | Cash, check, money order or credit card |
Businesses that request many reports have one more option. DMV notes that high-volume requesters may choose to be billed by contacting the Customer Records Work Center.
What Happens After You Submit Your Virginia Request
DMV sends requested documents by U.S. Postal Service first-class mail. Make sure the mailing address on your request is current and easy to read.
DMV keeps the official record of all reportable crashes in the Commonwealth. Crashes may be reported by law enforcement or by an individual, and DMV stores this data in the Traffic Records Electronic Data System for at least 36 months.
For more state-specific support after a crash, visit our Virginia accident resources page.
Small Slip-Ups That Can Hold Up a Virginia DMV Crash Report
Before you send your request, run through this quick check.
- Payment that does not match the route. Mailed requests take only a check or money order, while a faxed request needs the DMS 004 form.
- Thin crash details. Give the date, time, exact location and driver names to help DMV find your report.
- An unchecked box. On form CRD 93, the Police Crash Report box must be marked.
- A missing signature. An unsigned certification leaves the form incomplete.
- Your role left out. DMV asks how you were involved, so say whether you were a driver, passenger, owner or representative.
Once the report arrives, read it closely. If a name, plate number or insurer looks wrong, contact the agency that wrote the report and ask how it handles corrections.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Virginia DMV Crash Report
How much does a Virginia DMV crash report cost?
The fee is $8 per report. DMV returns the fee if it does not find a report.
Can I fax my Virginia DMV crash report request?
Yes. Fax it to (804) 367-0390 along with a completed License, ID Card and Records Payment Authorization (DMS 004).
Who can get a full crash report from the Virginia DMV?
People involved in the crash and their authorized representatives can, including attorneys, insurers and parents or guardians of an injured or killed minor.
How will DMV send me my crash report?
DMV sends requested documents by U.S. Postal Service first-class mail.
Free Help With Your Virginia Crash Report Request
Paperwork and mail-in forms can take energy you may need for healing after a car accident. At Local Accident Reports, we can help you request your police report for free.
If you need assistance, you can contact our team at 888-657-1460. We are here 24/7 to help you.
Last reviewed: October 2026
This post was reviewed by Hernán Beresnak, Lead Editor, Local Accident Reports.
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