How to Get a Miami-Dade Police Accident Report

By Miller & Jacobs Accident Attorneys

Start with the agency named on your driver exchange form. For a Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office report, ask through its records center, book a counter visit, or send a mail request. You can also buy an available report through Florida’s state portal.

Damaged vehicles at a nighttime collision scene with emergency lights

An accident report records details of a collision. Keep your own photos and other records, too.

Three ways to request a Miami-Dade crash report

Access is limited during the first 60 days after the report is filed. The steps below explain what to bring, what each route costs, and how to check the report before you rely on it.

01 · ONLINE

Look for an available report

The FLHSMV portal sells crash reports for $10 each, plus a $2 fee per payment transaction. After purchase, download the report within 48 hours.

For a county-held copy, you can submit a request through the Sheriff Public Records Center. Follow its instructions on ID, fees and release.

Check the state ordering guidance before paying. An online search may not find a report that has not been uploaded yet.

Buy from FLHSMV County request

02 · BY APPOINTMENT

Visit the records counter

Book your visit before you go. The counter is open Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m., by appointment only.

Headquarters:
9105 NW 25th Street
Doral, FL 33172

Standard copies cost 15¢ per single-sided page or 20¢ per double-sided page. Certified copies cost $1 per page. Confirm your total and payment method.

Bring your ID, report details and any required sworn form. See the current counter instructions.

Book a records appointment

03 · BY MAIL

Send a complete request

For a county crash report, complete and notarize the sworn statement form. Include the request, reference number and required payment.

County mailing address:
Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office
Central Records Bureau
9105 NW 25th Street
Miami, FL 33172

Make a check or money order payable to Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office. Confirm the amount with records staff before mailing it.

Read county mail instructions

Before you request a copy

Gather these details first. They help the records staff or portal find the right crash.

Report or case number. Check the driver exchange form the officer gave you. If you do not have the number, provide the other details below.

Crash date and location. Include the street or intersection and the names of the people involved.

Your ID and request status. Have photo ID or proof that you qualify to receive the report. During the restricted period, a sworn statement is required.

Payment and contact details. Confirm the fee for your chosen route. Give a mailing or email address the agency can use to reach you.

Check who investigated

A crash in Miami-Dade County does not always mean the Sheriff’s Office holds the report. A city police department or the Florida Highway Patrol may have investigated it. Use the agency name on your exchange form.

If you do not know the agency or cannot find the record, call the records office before paying again. Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office records questions: 305-471-2085.

Current county request instructions: Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office.

Need a state copy by mail?

FLHSMV also takes mailed requests at Crash Records, 2900 Apalachee Parkway, MS 28, Tallahassee, FL 32399. For mail or in-person state copy requests, FLHSMV requires a signed statement. Include identifying details for each report you request, along with payment; make the check or money order payable to FLHSMV. Its published processing estimate is 4–6 weeks. See state mail instructions.

The state’s $10 crash-report charge is set by Florida Statutes §321.23. County copy charges use a different fee schedule.

The 60-day rule starts when the report is filed

During the first 60 days

For the first 60 days after filing, Florida limits access to crash reports that identify the people involved. People in the crash, their legal representatives, insurers and other listed groups may qualify. See Florida Statutes §316.066(2).

Be ready to show photo ID or proof of your status and sign a sworn statement for each report. The county asks for a notarized form with a mail request.

After 60 days

After 60 days, release still depends on the access rules in Florida law or a permitted use under federal driver-privacy law. The end of the 60-day period does not remove every limit on personal information.

Keep your copy private. It may include addresses, phone numbers and other details you should not post online.

Read the report before you rely on it

The report can help confirm the drivers, crash location, insurance details and the officer’s account of events. Compare it with photos, witness accounts and medical records. The report alone does not settle who was at fault or what your claim is worth.

Check these details

Names and vehicle details: check your name, address, insurance information and vehicle identification number (VIN).

What happened: read the narrative and check the diagram, if one is included. Note any difference from your photos or recollection.

Missing pages or facts: make sure you have the full copy. Look for witness details and any listed attachments.

If you find a factual error, contact the agency that wrote the report. Ask how to request a correction and provide supporting records. Keep the original copy and the agency’s response. A change is not guaranteed.

Court use also has limits. Florida’s crash-report privilege restricts the use of certain participant reports and statements at trial. A lawyer can assess which parts of the record may be used in your case.

For help gathering records and addressing insurance questions, read what a car accident lawyer can do. See our personal injury practice areas for more about the firm’s services. You do not need to wait for the report before asking for help.

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Common questions about Miami-Dade crash reports

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How much does the Miami-Dade crash report fee cost?

A state portal report costs $10, plus $2 per payment transaction. County standard copies cost 15¢ per single-sided page or 20¢ per double-sided page; certified copies cost $1 per page. Confirm the total for your request before paying.

What if the Miami-Dade police accident report puts me at fault?

The report does not make the final decision on your civil claim. Save photos, video and witness details that support your account. A lawyer can compare that evidence with the report and assess how to address a disputed conclusion.

Can I get a report for a minor parking lot accident?

Ask the investigating agency what record it made. The available record may be a full report, a shorter report or a driver exchange form. Florida’s long-form rules include injury, hit-and-run, DUI, an inoperable vehicle needing a tow, and a commercial vehicle. Do not assume a minor-looking crash has no report.

How long do I have to wait for the report to be ready?

The county says a report may take up to 10 days to become available. The officer’s legal deadline is different: a long-form report must be submitted within 10 days after the investigation is complete. If the portal finds nothing, ask the investigating agency about its status.

Do I need a specific form to request the report in person?

During the restricted period, Florida requires proof that you qualify and a sworn statement for each report. Bring photo ID or proof of your status. Check the records office’s instructions for the form it accepts before your appointment.

Can I correct a factual error on my Miami-Dade accident report?

Contact the investigating agency and ask about its correction process. For a wrong name, VIN or other factual detail, provide records showing the error. If you disagree with the account of the crash, keep the evidence that supports your view. The agency may decide whether to amend its record.

Will my insurance company obtain the report for me?

Your insurer may obtain it during the claim investigation. Ask whether it has a copy and how you can review it. Keeping your own copy lets you check the details and discuss any errors or disputed facts with your lawyer.

Speak With Our Car Accident Lawyers About Your Report

Mark J. Miller and Rick S. Jacobs, partners at Miller & Jacobs

Mark J. Miller, Partner

Rick S. Jacobs, Partner

Records requests can be hard to manage while you recover. Miller & Jacobs can seek the report, compare it with other evidence, and help you respond to insurance questions.

Bring the exchange form, any report you have, photos, insurance letters and the dates of your medical care. If you have not been able to get the report, tell us which agency investigated and what you have already tried.

A report is one part of a claim. We can help you understand what it shows, what may be missing, and which next steps fit your situation.

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