Request an Accident Report

To request an accident report, you will need:

• Your report number
• The report date
• Driver’s last name or owner’s last name

You can request an accident report in person from the SBPD Records Bureau or can purchase it online.

Request an Incident or Offense Report

To request an incident/offense report, you will need:

• Victim’s last name, or
• Your report number, or
• The report date

There may be a fee associated with your report.

If the report references a case that is still open and under review, your request will be reviewed and discussed with the City Attorney to determine whether the report can be released. In some cases, an Access to Public Records Act (APRA) request will need to be submitted and reviewed.

Please note that suspects cannot be provided a copy of their case from the SBPD Records Bureau. Suspects can file a Public Access Request that will be reviewed by our City Attorney.

To request an accident report or incident/offense police report in person, visit the SBPD Records Bureau.

The SBPD Records Bureau is open:

• Monday – Friday:  7AM-11PM
• Observed City Holidays (see list here): 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
• Saturday: Open for Impound Releases ONLY, 8AM – 12PM
• Sunday: Closed

701 W. Sample St.
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 235-9201