Rancho Santa Margarita Police Department Traffic Accident Report

Have you been involved in a serious traffic accident that was responded to by the Rancho Santa Margarita Police Department? If so, we recommend that you request a copy of your traffic report.

Victims of serious vehicle accidents often face significant hardship caused by lost wages, property damage, and an assortment of medical bills. The police accident report contains important information that you’ll need in order to receive the most compensation for your troubles.

Here, we’ve explained your options for obtaining a copy of your Rancho Santa Margarita Police Department accident report.

How to Request a Copy of Your Rancho Santa Margarita Accident Report

The city of Rancho Santa Margarita contracts with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department for police services. You must request your report through the Orange County Website. According to the Orange County official website, you may request a copy of your report in-person, online, through email, U.S. mail or via fax. Before you request a copy, contact the Orange County Records office at (714) 834-6455 to confirm your report’s availability. Expect to wait 7-10 days after the date of your accident for your collision report to become available.  

Requesting Your Report In-Person

Head over to the business desk at the Orange County’s Sheriff’s Department:

Orange County Sheriff’s Department

320 N. Flower

Santa Ana, CA 92703

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The business desk is open Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. Make sure to bring valid government-issued identification.

Requesting (and Receiving) Your Accident Report Online

If you choose to obtain your accident report online, you must complete the online form found on the Orange County official website: Request your Online Traffic Collision Report. Enter the following information to access your report online.  

• Your connection to the accident.
• Your personal information.
• Your report number.
• Your accident details.

Requesting (and Receiving) Your Accident Report through Email

You may request your accident report through email. To do so, you must download and fill out the form by clicking the form link under To Make a Report Request by Email on the Orange County official website. You must input the following information in the downloaded form to access your accident report via email:

• Your connection to the accident.
• Your report number.
• Your personal information.

Once the form is filled out, email your request to reportrequest@ocsd.org with your attached, completed document.  

Requesting (and Receiving) Your Accident Report Through the Mail

If you need to request your report through the mail, you must mail in a notarized written request to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department via U.S. mail. The items you must include are:

• A completed Request Authorization For Release of Case Information form
• A self-addressed stamped envelope.  

Mail your accident report request to:

Orange County Sheriff’s Department

320 N. Flower St.

Santa Ana, CA 92703

ATTN: O.C. Sheriff’s Dept.

Requesting (and Receiving) Your Report via Fax

You may request your report from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department via fax. You must include the following:

• A completed Request Authorization For Release of Case Information form

Fax your accident report request to:

(714) 832-5466

Important Items to Note About Obtaining Your Report:

• The Orange County Police Department does charge a fee for traffic accident reports. A report costs $0.15 cents a page.

• Your traffic accident report request will be reviewed for eligibility for release.

• The Records unit may take up to 10 days to review your request.

You are required to go in person to the business desk and present valid government-issued identification when picking up your accident report. Payment is also due at this time.

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Aria Miran

Since being admitted to the California Bar in 2012, Aria Miran has successfully and aggressively settled hundreds of personal injury claims. Aria is an expert in car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, dog bites, and slip & falls. He also operates at the cutting edge of the law by holding insurance companies responsible for their bad faith handling of insurance claims.

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