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How to Get an Augusta Accident Report (Richmond County)
By Mark Wade, Attorney at Georgia Auto Law | Last reviewed: July 21, 2026
The short answer
Richmond County Sheriff’s Office accident reports cost $11 online through BuyCrash or 10¢ per page in person at 400 Walton Way, and are generally available 3–5 days after the crash. If your accident type is eligible, we’ll get it for you free.
Augusta’s city-county consolidation makes this one simple: the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is the law enforcement agency for Augusta, so nearly every city crash report lives in one place.
Option 1: Online through BuyCrash — $11
According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, online access runs through BuyCrash at $11 per report. Select Georgia, choose the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, and search with your last name and the crash date — the report number from the deputy’s card gets you there fastest. Fee-saving tips and troubleshooting are in our BuyCrash Georgia guide.
Option 2: In person — 10¢ per page
Visit 400 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30901during business hours (8:30 AM–4:30 PM) and pay 10 cents per page — a few dimes for a typical report. Call 706-821-1000 first to confirm your report is ready.
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. Start your free request here.
Timing
The sheriff’s office says reports are generally available within three to five days of the accident, longer for complex investigations — squarely in line with Georgia’s typical report timelines.
Statewide options and eligibility rules are in every way to get your Georgia crash report; once you have your copy, the crash report decoder explains the codes deputies used on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get my Augusta car accident report?
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office — Augusta’s consolidated law enforcement agency — offers two routes: buy it online through BuyCrash for $11, or pick it up in person at 400 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30901 for 10 cents per page during business hours (8:30 AM–4:30 PM). Questions go to 706-821-1000. If your accident type is eligible, Georgia Auto Law will also get it to you free.
How long does a Richmond County accident report take?
Per the sheriff’s office, accident reports are generally available within three to five days after the accident, though complex investigations can take longer. Call 706-821-1000 to check status before making the trip downtown.
How much does an Augusta accident report cost?
Ten cents per page in person at 400 Walton Way, or $11 online through BuyCrash per the sheriff’s office. Free through Georgia Auto Law if your accident type is eligible.
What if my crash was on I-20 or I-520 near Augusta?
Interstate crashes may have been worked by the Georgia State Patrol rather than the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office. Check the agency name on the paperwork the trooper or deputy gave you, and search BuyCrash under Georgia State Patrol if the sheriff’s office has no record.
Skip the trip to Walton Way
If your accident type is eligible, we cover the cost of your official Georgia crash report and reach out by phone to get it to you — typically within a few business days.
Get your FREE crash report