Irvine Police Department Traffic Accident Reports

Getting Your Accident Report from the Irvine PD

Have you been involved in a serious auto accident that was responded to by the Irvine Police Department? If so, we recommend that you obtain a copy of your traffic accident report.

Victims of serious vehicle accidents often face significant financial burdens because of the resulting medical bills, lost wages, and property damage. The police accident report for your crash contains essential evidence that you’ll need as you attempt to obtain maximum compensation for your losses.

Here we’ve explained your options for obtaining a copy of your Irvine Police Department accident report.

How to Request a Copy of Your Irvine Police Accident Report

According to the City of Irvine’s official website, you can request of copy of your report in-person, on the phone, or via mail.

Requesting Your Report In-Person

Head over to the business desk at the Irvine Police Department:

Irvine Police Department

1 Civic Center Plaza
Irvine, CA 92606-5207
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The business desk is open Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 8pm, and Saturdays from 9am to 1pm. Be sure to bring valid government issued identification.

Requesting Your Report Over the Phone

To request your report over the phone call the Irvine PD business desk at 949-724-7000.

Requesting (and Receiving) Your Report Through the Mail

If you need to request your report through the mail, you must mail in a notarized written request to the Irvine PD via US mail. The items you must include are:

• A legible copy of a valid pictured government issued ID.
• Your report number.
• A self-addressed stamped envelope.

Mail your accident report request to:

Irvine Police Department
P.O. Box 19575
Irvine, CA 92623-9575
ATTN: Police Records

Important Items to Note About Obtaining Your Report:

• The Irvine Police Department does not charge a fee for traffic accident reports.
• Your traffic accident report request will be reviewed for eligibility for release.
• If it’s determined that a Detective must review your request, it may take up to 10 days to find out whether you report is eligible for release.
• Call 949-724-7000 or 949-724-7062 for updates on the status of your request.
• You are required go in-person to the business desk and present valid government issued identification when picking up your accident report.

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Aria Miran

Since being admitted to the California Bar in 2012, Aria Miran has successfully and aggressively settled hundreds of personal injury claims. Aria is an expert in car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, dog bites, and slip & falls. He also operates at the cutting edge of the law by holding insurance companies responsible for their bad faith handling of insurance claims.

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