How to File a Car Accident Report Over the Internet

Thanks to the Internet, more and more services are easily accessible. Accident reports are now one of those simple online services available at all times. Very few states allow you to report accidents online; however, if your state does allow it, filing the report only takes a few minutes. If your state doesn't allow you to report online, they may have the form you need on their website. Unless otherwise noted, accident reports go to your state highway patrol office.

Difficulty:

Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Internet
• Accident information
• Insurance information

1. Go to the accident report website. The states that allow online accident reporting are Alaska, Arkansas and Colorado.

2. Read the requirements carefully. You'll have to provide personal information to complete the filing. Some states have dollar limits on what can be filed online, such as how much the car's worth. Some states charge to have you file the accident report online.

3. Log in, or create a new account. Note your login information for future use.

4. Fill out the report.

Tips & Warnings

• You'll have to file separately to get a copy of the report. The procedures for getting a report vary from state to state.

• If you don't fill out an accident report within a specific amount of time, you may have your license revoked. This time period varies from state to state.

References

• The Unofficial DMV Guide

Resources

• Alaska Accident Reports
• Arkansas Accident Reports
• Colorado Accident Reports