How to reissue a lost traffic accident report in Dubai

Dubai: If you have misplaced your accident report and are unable to file an insurance claim to cover the cost of damage and repair, you can reissue the copy of the accident report online through Dubai Police. This service allows customers to obtain a copy of an accident report that was issued earlier stating that the vehicle was involved in a traffic accident, to benefit from insurance services to cover the costs of damage and fixing the vehicle in garages.

If a major accident has occurred, call – 999. Explain to the emergency operator that you have been involved in a crash and require police assistance. For a comprehensive step by step on what to do next, click here.

In case, there is a minor accident with no injuries, call 901, which is Dubai Police’s non-emergency line or go to their official app to file a report directly. For a detailed guide on how to report a minor traffic accident, click here to find out more. 

Also, sometimes, you might find yourself in a situation where your vehicle has been damaged but do not know the perpetrator that hit your car. To know how to file a report for an unknown accident, read here.

In all the cases listed above, you will be given an accident report by the police, which you can use to complete the necessary paperwork when it comes to filing insurance claims and getting the damages repaired. However, in case you lose the accident report, you can also get it reissued through Dubai Police. Here’s how.

The process for reissuing an accident report can be done through various platforms offered by Dubai Police.

Required information:

Where can I reissue a lost traffic accident report?

Dubai Police’s non-emergency is 901, to find out when you should 901 and not 999, read here.

How much does it cost to obtain a copy of an accident report?

Steps for reissuing a traffic accident report:

These steps are according to Dubai Police’s website – dubaipolice.gov.ae:

Applying through the Dubai Police app: