How to Find Out If an Insurance Agent Sent an Accident Report to the DMV

In the event that you have been involved in an accident, most states require an accident report of some type be submitted to the Department of Motor Vehicles. In most cases, your insurance agent can take care of the necessary paperwork and procedures for filing an accident report with your DMV.

Instructions

1. Contact your insurance agency and ask if the incident was reported to the DMV. The agency typically will not lie about whether they sent a report or not, but if you're not satisfied, you can check for yourself.

2. Make an appointment with the local branch of your DMV.

3. Request a DMV printout from the representative. You will need to pay a fee for the printout.

4. Read the DMV printout. The DMV printout is your entire driving record. It contains everything from license renewals to traffic tickets to car accidents. If your agent reported an accident, it would be here.

Tips & Warnings

• Wait a few days after the accident to give the DMV time to update its records.

• Your insurance company might also send you a letter telling you when the report has been filed.

• If you feel there was an error with the report, contact your insurance agency and the DMV as soon as possible to reduce the risk of fines or higher insurance premiums.

Resources

• DMV Printout