How To Get Your Accident Report From The Cobb County Police

A car accident police report is a report that the investigating police officer files after a car accident. It typically includes both facts from the car accident, as well as the officer’s impressions.

Key facts like the date and time of the accident, location of the accident, identifying information of all parties involved, identifying information of key witnesses, and statements from both parties and witnesses should be included on the police report.

The officer may also include his or her own opinions about the cause of the accident and any theories of liability. If you have any trouble obtaining a police report after your car accident, please contact us immediately for assistance.

Four Ways To Obtain Your Cobb County Accident Report

Cobb County Police accident reports are typically available for pickup 2-3 days after the accident from the police headquarters or one of the precinct locations.

If you are one of the involved parties, you can obtain a copy of the police report for free, and if you are not one of the involved parties, you can obtain a copy of the police report for a fee of $5.00.

1. Go To The Cobb County Police Headquarters In Person

The first way to obtain a police report is by going to the Cobb County police headquarters or one of the precinct locations in person. If you are one of the involved parties, you may obtain a copy of the police report at any of the precinct locations. However, if you are not one of the involved parties, you must go to the police headquarters to obtain a copy of the police report. Make sure you bring a valid form of identification and $5.00 if you are a not an involved party.

2. Mail In A Request For Your Accident Report

The second way to obtain a police report is by mailing in a request. You will need to complete this request form, make a copy of your valid form of identification, and mail both documents in along with a self addressed stamped envelope to the following address:

Cobb County Police Department

Central Records, 140 N Marietta Parkway, Marietta, Georgia 30060

3. Email The Cobb County Police Department

If you have access to email, an easier alternative to mailing in a request is to email in a request. You will still need to complete this request form, make a copy of your valid form of identification, and email both documents in to policeopenrecordsofficer@cobbcounty.org.

4. Download The Accident Report Online

If you need a copy of your police report immediately, your best option is to go online and download a copy of the police report. Make sure your pop up blockers are disabled and that you fill out all the information requested. Once you submit all your information, a PDF link should appear on your page. Click the link, and the police report should start to download. For full instructions, click here.

If you encounter any difficulties obtaining a car accident police report in Cobb County, Georgia or need any assistance in obtaining a police report, please call us today at (404) 383-8835 or contact us online. We are here to assist you.