How much does an Atlanta police accident report cost?

According to the City of Atlanta, an APD accident report costs $11 on BuyCrash, paid by credit or debit card, and is available for download immediately after payment. In person at Central Records, reports generated on site cost 10 cents per page, payable by money order, cash, or personal check to the City of Atlanta. If your accident type is eligible, Georgia Auto Law covers the cost and gets it to you free.

How long until an Atlanta accident report is available?

The City of Atlanta says accident reports are generally available 5–7 business days after the crash — on the slower end for metro agencies. Once posted, the BuyCrash copy downloads immediately after payment.

Why isn’t my Atlanta crash on file with APD?

Most often because the Georgia State Patrol handled it: per the City of Atlanta, interstate accidents Monday–Friday between 6:00 AM and 8:00 PM are handled by GSP, not APD. GSP reports flow into the same state system, so search BuyCrash under Georgia State Patrol or request through GDOT. Crashes just outside city limits belong to the county or neighboring city department instead.

What do I need to buy an APD report on BuyCrash?

The City of Atlanta says an online request requires the accident report number and the last name of a person involved. The report number is on the card or exchange-of-information slip the officer gave you at the scene; without it, call Central Records at 404-546-7461 before trying to order online.

How to Get an Atlanta Police Report (APD Accident Reports)

The short answer

APD accident reports are available $11 on BuyCrash (report number + involved last name required) or at Central Records for 10¢ per page, generally 5–7 business days after the crash. Weekday-daytime interstate crashes belong to the Georgia State Patrol instead. If your accident type is eligible, we’ll get it for you free.

First: is your report actually APD’s?

According to the City of Atlanta, the Atlanta Police Department handles crashes on city streets, but interstate accidents Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–8:00 PM are handled by the Georgia State Patrol. Crash on I-75/85, I-20, or I-285 inside the city during those hours? Search BuyCrash under Georgia State Patrol, not APD. Outside the city limits, your report belongs to the county or that city’s department — see our Fulton, DeKalb, and Sandy Springs guides.

Option 1: BuyCrash — $11, instant once posted

The city directs online purchases to BuyCrash: select Georgia, choose Atlanta Police Department, and search. Per the city, you’ll need the accident report number and the last name of a person involved; the report costs $11 by credit or debit card and downloads immediately once processed. The portal runs 24 hours a day. More on fees and troubleshooting in our BuyCrash Georgia guide.

Option 2: In person at Central Records

Visit the Atlanta Public Safety Annex at 3493 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy NW, Atlanta, GA 30331, Monday–Friday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM. Reports generated in person cost 10 cents per page, payable by money order, cash, or personal check to the City of Atlanta. Questions first? The Records Unit line is 404-546-7461(customer service 9:00 AM–3:30 PM).

Option 3: Free through Georgia Auto Law

If your accident type is eligible, we cover the cost and reach out by phone to get your report to you — helpful when you don’t have the report number BuyCrash demands. Start your free request here.

Timing

The city says reports are generally available 5–7 business days after the crash — slower than Cobb (2–3 days) or Gwinnett (4). If it’s been longer, call Central Records before assuming the worst; our Georgia report-timeline guide covers the usual reasons for delay.

Just crashed and figuring out next steps beyond the report? Our Atlanta car accident resource guide covers the full sequence — scene duties, towing, medical care, insurance minimums, and the deadlines that matter. And once the report is in hand, the decoder explains every code.