If you were in a car accident in Columbus, Georgia, you might be considering filing a legal claim with the other driver’s insurance company.
In most cases, you need a copy of your accident report to start the process.
After a motor vehicle collision, the police officer reporting to the scene will complete and file a Georgia Uniform Motor Vehicle Accident Report.
This report contains a variety of valuable information that will be required for pursuing a legal claim or lawsuit.
Fortuntely, the Columbus police department makes it ease to obtain your car accident report.
You can obtain your accident report from the Columbus PD three different ways:
- online
- by mail
- in person
Alternatively, you can fill out the form below, and we will get your Columbus crash report for you at no charge.
Download a Copy of Your Columbus, GA Crash Report
The Columbus police department does not provide a direct way to obtain a copy of a report electronically.
Instead, you must go to the LexisNexis BuyCrash.com site. This site allows you to search crash reports and obtain copies.
Under “Find A Report” select Georgia and Columbus Police Department. Then click “Start Search”.
Next, you need to enter the date of the accident and the last name of a driver involved in the crash AND one of the following:
- Report Number,
- VIN, or
- Driver’s License Number
Click “Search” to locate your crash report. The cost to download your accident report is $13.00. All major credit cards are accepted.
Get Your Accident Report In Person at the Columbus Police Department
You can obtain your crash report in person by going to the police station in Columbus, GA which is located at the following address:
Columbus Police Department
Public Safety Building, Attn: Records
510 10th Street
Columbus, Georgia 31902
If you choose to pick up your accident report in person, you are required to provide a copy of your government-issued photo ID.
The cost for in-person pickup is only $2.00. The Columbus PD accepts payment by cash or check.
Request Your Columbus Accident Report By Mail
If you are not in Columbus, Georgia, you can request your accident report by mail.
You must mail a written request to the Columbus Police Department with the following information:
- name of person in the crash
- location / address of the crash
- date of the crash
- description of the crash
- name and email of person requesting the accident report
Along with your written request, you must make an advanced payment of $2.00, addressed to:
Columbus Police Department
Public Safety Building, Attn: Records
510 10th Street
Columbus, GA 31902
The Columbus Police Department will process your request and email a copy of your accident report.
Contact a Georgia Car Accident Lawyer for Help with a Columbus Accident Report
The easiest way to get your police report is to contact a Columbus, Georgia car accident attorney. Your attorney will gather all the evidence necessary to build a persuasive case on your behalf, including the accident report.
At the Fob James Law Firm, our Georgia car accident lawyers work diligently to build your case and negotiate a settlement with the at-fault party’s insurance company.
If necessary, our experienced litigators will file a civil lawsuit and fight to get you justice in court. You could be entitled to recover compensation for your medical treatment, lost income, pain and suffering, and more. If you need help call our office today at 866-837-1010.
Fob James
Fob James obtained a B.S., in software engineering from Auburn University and then continued his education by getting his J.D. from Vanderbilt University School of Law. After working for a large regional firm for several years where he obtained awards for both individual and corporate clients, Fob found that his passion was fighting for individuals who have been seriously injured or wronged by others. Fob believes that the jury is the great equalizer to the power and influence that large corporations have in society.