How much does a Gwinnett County accident report cost?

A hard copy costs $5 in person at Gwinnett County Police Headquarters or any of the six precincts. Buying online through BuyCrash costs more because of processing fees — or, if your accident type is eligible, Georgia Auto Law covers the cost and gets your report to you free.

Who can get a Gwinnett County accident report?

Gwinnett County makes reports available to anyone involved in the collision or their authorized legal or insurance representative — consistent with O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72(a)(5), which limits Georgia accident reports to people with a qualifying need, such as involved drivers, vehicle owners, injured people, witnesses, insurers, and attorneys.

What if my crash was in a Gwinnett city like Lawrenceville or Duluth?

The report belongs to whichever agency investigated. If a city police department — Lawrenceville, Duluth, Suwanee, Norcross, Snellville — responded instead of Gwinnett County Police, request the report from that department or search for it under that agency on BuyCrash.

How to Get a Gwinnett County Accident Report

Q: How long does it take to get an accident report in Gwinnett County?

According to Gwinnett County Police, accident reports are typically available for pickup four business days after the report was taken. Serious or complex crashes can take longer. You can check on a report by calling 770-513-5000.

The short answer

Gwinnett County Police accident reports are available online through BuyCrash or in person for $5 at Headquarters or any of the six precincts, typically four business days after the report was taken. If your accident type is eligible, we’ll get it for you free.

If Gwinnett County Police investigated your crash, getting your copy of the report is straightforward — the county publishes its process clearly. According to Gwinnett County Police, anyone involved in a collision in the county, or their authorized legal or insurance representative, can obtain the report online or in person.

Option 1: Online through BuyCrash

Gwinnett posts its reports to BuyCrash, Georgia’s state-designated report vendor. Select Georgia, choose Gwinnett County Police Department as the agency, and search with your last name, the crash date, and — if you have it — the report number or a license plate involved. Expect the online price to run higher than the counter price because LexisNexis adds processing fees.

Option 2: In person for $5

Hard copies cost $5 and are available at Gwinnett County Police Headquarters and all six precincts. Per the county, Headquarters is open Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM and precincts 8:00 AM–4:00 PM. To check whether your report is ready before making the drive, call the records line at 770-513-5000.

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 — just your name, the accident date, and a phone number. Start your free request here.

When will the report be ready?

Gwinnett says reports are typically available for pickup four business days after the report was taken. Crashes involving serious injuries or an ongoing investigation can take longer. Nothing showing after a week? Call 770-513-5000 with your name and the crash date.

A note on cities inside Gwinnett

Gwinnett County Police only holds reports for crashes it investigated. If your accident happened inside a city with its own department — Lawrenceville, Duluth, Suwanee, Norcross, Snellville, and others — request the report from that department, or search under that agency’s name on BuyCrash. Not sure who responded? The officer’s card or exchange-of-information slip names the agency.

For the statewide picture — including GDOT’s $5 mail-request option and who legally qualifies to receive a report — see every way to get your Georgia crash report. And once it’s in hand, our crash report decoder explains what all the codes mean.