How to get a car accident report in New Hampshire
Send a completed Request for Motor Vehicle Records (DSMV 505) to the DMV by mail, or drop it in person at the Concord drop box only. $1 per page, with a $5 minimum. You can mail a $5 check and the DMV will contact you if it costs more. It may take several weeks for the police to send their report to the DMV. A driver can file an Operator's Report meanwhile to help an insurance claim.
Last checked November 9, 2026 · Official sources (4)
How to get a New Hampshire crash report
- Who keeps them: New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Financial Responsibility / Accidents.
- Where to order it: Request for Motor Vehicle Records (form DSMV 505), by mail or the Concord DMV drop box.
What if city police or a sheriff handled the crash?
When police investigate a crash, the officer sends the report to the DMV, so the DMV can provide reports from local police as well as the State Police.
When must you report a crash in New Hampshire?
Any crash causing death, personal injury, or combined vehicle and property damage over $1,000 must be reported in writing to the DMV within 15 days.
“In the State of New Hampshire, any motor vehicle accident causing death, personal injury, or combined vehicle/property damage in excess of $1,000.00 must be reported in writing to the NH DMV within 15 days.”
New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles
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Do you have to report a car accident in New Hampshire?
Any crash causing death, injury, or combined vehicle and property damage over $1,000 must be reported in writing to the DMV within 15 days. If police did not investigate, each driver files an Operator's Report (DSMV 400).
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- New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles, checked 2026-11-09. “To request a copy of an accident report, a completed Request for Motor Vehicle Records (DSMV 505) may be submitted in person by utilizing the Concord Drop Box ONLY or it may be mailed to:”
- New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles, checked 2026-11-09. “The fee for a crash report is $1.00 per page, with a $5.00 minimum.”
- New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles, checked 2026-11-09. “Because it may take several weeks for a law enforcement agency to submit a Police Accident Report to the DMV, an operator may submit an Operator's Report to assist in an insurance claim.”
- New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles, checked 2026-11-09. “In the State of New Hampshire, any motor vehicle accident causing death, personal injury, or combined vehicle/property damage in excess of $1,000.00 must be reported in writing to the NH DMV within 15 days.”