| Answer | How to obtain a copy of a police, traffic, or incident report, background check, or letter of good conduct?Go online to https://www.phila.gov/services/crime-law-justice/get-a-copy-of-a-public-safety-report/ for copies of public safety records.
Appointments are again required for the recording of documents in person.
Email appointments.records@phila.gov to schedule.
All other Department of Records offices do not require an appointment. |
Further Information:To obtain a copy of a Police Report,
- Come to Room 170 in City Hall, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday (try to be there by 3 pm), to request an Incident Report. You can also ask for an application for a report to be emailed to you at policereports.info@phila.gov (215) 686-2266 or download it from here and then print it out, and/or
- Visit https://www.phila.gov/records/PoliceFire/Reports.html to download all applications/forms. Download form number 82-47.
- Mail your request to Police Record Unit, City of Philadelphia, Department of Records, Room 170, City Hall, Philadelphia, PA 19107.
- $25 fee (non-refundable)
- Allow 10-12 weeks for the report, whether applied for in person or by mail.
To obtain a copy of a Traffic Accident Report,
- Go Online to the Traffic Accident Report Portal. Anyone who is eligible to obtain a traffic accident report can now do so online at https://crashreports.phila.gov. They can also be obtained by mail or by appointment like a Police Report.
- $25 fee (non-refundable)
- A government-issued ID is required for EVERYONE requesting traffic accident reports in person
- Allow 2-3 weeks for the report, whether requested in person, online or by email.
The following persons are eligible for copies of reports:
- Individuals involved in an accident
- Automobile insurance companies with letter of release
- Lawyers representing individuals involved in an accident with a government-issued ID
- Other Governmental Jurisdictions
Fire/ EMS reports:
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- EMS Reports $6.50 (non-refundable) Application for EMS Report
- Allow 6-8 weeks for the report.
Police Records (background) Checks and Letters of Good Conduct are also available for activities within the City of Philadelphia.
- Police Records Checks (Background Checks):
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- $40 fee (non-refundable)
- Allow 10 days for the report
- Letters of Good Conduct:
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- $40 fee (non-refundable)
- Allow 10 days for the report
Environmental Research Report
- Visit https://www.phila.gov/records/PoliceFire/Reports.html to download all applications/forms and for further info.
- $80 fee (non-refundable)
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