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Obtaining a Police Report

The Redwood City Police Department’s Records Division handles all requests related to police records, including reports. Requests can be submitted in-person or by postal mail. A government issued photo identification card or passport will be required to confirm the requestor’s identity.

Please note, police reports may only be released to authorized parties and in accordance with state law. To confirm eligibility, and reduce your wait time, please call the RCPD Records Division prior to submitting a request. 

To obtain a copy of a releasable police report, you must be a named involved party to the case The processing fee for all police reports is $32* (payable by cash or check only) 

Request In-Person

• Please arrive at the Redwood City Police Department during normal lobby hours. We are open Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, and closed during Redwood City citywide holidays

• Have, in your possession, a valid, non-expired government issued photo identification card or passport

• $35 in exact change, cash or check   

Request by Mail

• Please send stamped mail to the Redwood City Police Department with a signed letter requesting the police report.

• Include a copy of your government issued photo identification card or passport.

• All mail must be sent to

1301 Maple Street
Attn: Records
Redwood City, CA 94063

Traffic Collision Reports

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