Due to public health concerns,
all requests for copies of police reports shall be by appointment only.

The Honolulu Police Department is committed to doing our part in
ensuring the health and safety of all members of our community.

To cancel a Records Request Appointment for POLICE REPORTS you made,
please FORWARD your appointment confirmation email to:
[email protected]

Retrieval of Evidence / Found Property / Return of Evidence
Call 723-3270 to cancel an appointment with EVIDENCE

Make only ONE appointment per person.
You may request multiple Police Reports at a time.
Please cancel your appointment if you cannot make it or no longer need the report.

Police Reports

Most reports are releasable to individuals when certain conditions are met in accordance to the Uniform Information Practices Act (UIPA) of the Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) Chapter 92F. The Records and Identification Division (R&ID) does not provide routine assistance with personal research matters or academic research projects.

You can request a copy of a police report in person at the Honolulu Police Department, Records and Identification Division, 801 S. Beretania Street Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 between 7:45 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. The Records Division is closed on weekends and State/Federal holidays. Generally, most police reports are releasable once all investigative processes have been completed and the case has been closed.

Requests for police reports may take up to ten business days to be fulfilled by the Records and Identification Division.

How do I pay for Police Reports?

Payment is required in the form of cash, check (payable to the City and County of Honolulu) or Cashier’s check.

We do not accept Debit/Credit Card/Online Payment at this time.

Why are parts of my Police Report blacked out?

To prevent unwarranted invasion of personal privacy in accordance with the UIPA of the HRS chapter 92F-13, all report copies released to individuals will have personal information such as names, home address, social security numbers, date of birth and telephone numbers redacted (blacked out).

How do I receive my Police Reports?

Police Reports are provided to you in person.
They are unable to be faxed or emailed to you at this time.

Redacted Police Reports

To prevent unwarranted invasion of personal privacy in accordance with the UIPA of the HRS chapter 92F-13, all report copies released to individuals will have personal information such as names, home address, social security numbers, date of birth and telephone numbers redacted (blacked out).

Requesting a Police Report by Mail

If you want to request a copy of a police report by mail, you must mail your written request to:

Honolulu Police Department
ATTN: Records Division
801 S. Beretania Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

Your written request should include the following:

• The name(s) and address(es) of the complainant/victim/involved party.
• Police report number.
• Type of report (MVC, Robbery, Assault, etc).
• The date and time of occurrence.
• The request letter MUST BE SIGNED AND NOTORIZED to confirm identification.
• A birth or death certificate from the involved party may be required if you are requesting as next of kin.
• A self-addressed stamped envelope with enough postage and large enough envelope to mail return your Police report (We do NOT fax or Email).
• Payment is required in the form of cash, check (payable to the City and County of Honolulu) or Cashier’s check.

The cost of a copy of a report in $0.50 for the first page and $0.25 for each additional page. The cost of a verification letter is $1.00 for the first page and $0.25 for each additional page.

Prior to mailing in your request, please contact the Records Division at 808-723-3258 and have your report number ready for fee information. Reports will not be mailed out until the required documents and fee(s)for producing a copy of the requested report(s) have been received.

To obtain a copy of a report, you must provide the following Information:

• The name(s) and address(es) of the complainant / victim / involved party.
• Police report number, if known.
• Type of report, (Robbery, Assault etc.)
• The date/time of occurrence.
• The request letter needs to be notarized to confirm identification.
• A birth or death certificate from the involved party may be needed.

The cost of a copy of a report is $0.50 for the first page and $0.25 for each additional page.

Motor Vehicle Collision Reports (Traffic Accident)

Most Motor vehicle collision reports (MVC) are available 7 days after the accident. The cost of a copy of a MVC report is $0.50 for the first page and $0.25 for each additional page.

Miscellaneous Information

All medical reports and criminal reports involving juveniles are considered confidential and require a subpoena or court order for release.

If a report is not releasable, Complainants, victims, witnesses or an authorized representative in a criminal report may obtain a letter of verification stating that a report has been filed. The cost of a verification letter per report is $1.00 for the first page and $0.25 each additional page.

All prison correspondences must go through the requestor’s legal representative or the public defenders office.

Clearance Letter and Criminal Background Checks (abstract)

The Honolulu Police Department does not provide clearance letters or criminal abstracts for individuals. The Honolulu Police Department only conducts background checks for police officer applicants. For an official summary of your arrest record, please contact the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center, Kekuanao’a Building (Corner of King St. & Punchbowl St.) 465 S. King Street Room 102, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 or call (808) 587-3279.

Additional Information

For more information contact the Records and Identification Division at (808) 723-3258.