Ann Arbor Police Records Section
301 E. Huron, Justice Center - 2nd Floor
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48107-8647
Phone: (734) 794-6954 Fax: (734) 994-9928
Customer Service hours are:
Monday thru Thursday 9 am - 12 pm and 1 pm - 4 pm please arrive by 3:45 pm
(Closed on Fridays and Holidays)
Parking is very limited. When entering the building you are required to go through Security, which involves going through a metal detector and leaving your cell phone in a locked locker. Please allow extra time for these items.
- Obtaining a copy of a police report
- Obtaining a local criminal history check
- Michigan State Police criminal history check
Obtaining a Copy of a Police Report
Traffic Crash Reports (now available on-line)
On-line
The Ann Arbor Police Department is currently in the process changing the the traffic crash reporting systems. Therefore:
If you made your traffic crash at the front desk or the the crash and a police officer did not come out to the scene then click here.
If you made a traffic rash report at the scene of the crash and a police officer did respond to the scene and take the report then click here.
If you are unable to locate your traffic crash in either of these website then please call the records section, Monday thru Thursday 9 am - 12 pm or 1 pm - 4 pm at 734-794-6954
By Mail
A traffic crash report made also be obtained by mail. Mail a $5 check along with your request, including case report number to:
Ann Arbor Police Records
PO Box 8647
Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8647
General police reports:
Traffic crash reports, private property crashes, theft reports, and damaged property reports are usually available five to seven business days after the incident is filed and may be picked up at the Records Section Office.
Other Types of Criminal and Non-Criminal Reports:
Police Reports may be requested through "The Freedom of Information Act" by completing a "Freedom of Information Act " form (pdf).
Reports are prepared for a specific fee, and take up to five (5) business days for preparation.
Make sure to call the Records Section at (734) 794-6954 to see if your report is ready before coming to pick it up.
Obtaining a Local Criminal History Check:
A "local criminal history record check" indicating your conduct in the City of Ann Arbor, may be requested for local or international purposes. You may request a certificate on yourself only through the mail or specifically in person (if in person, please arrive between 9 am & 11:30 am or between 1 & 3:30 pm Monday - Thursday) If you'd like to wait it can take 10 - 45 minutes. If you're obtaining this for an adoption it could take up to five business days. The criminal history checks are prepared in "certificate" form and the fee is $10.00.
To obtain a local criminal history check, for the City of Ann Arbor,
You will need to submit a "Signed and Notorized" request for the background check: The following items must be in that request:
- Full name, printed clearly
- Date of birth
- Copy of your driver license or photo ID
- List of dates of residence in the City of Ann Arbor
- Attach a $10 check for each certificate, payable to the "City Of Ann Arbor"
Mail your request to:
Ann Arbor Police Department
Attention: Police Records
PO Box 8647
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48107-8647
Police Records Service Fees
We accept cash, checks, and credit cards
(credit cards accepted only in person) |
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Theft Report |
$5 |
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Damaged Property Report |
$5 |
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Private Property Report |
$5 |
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"Local Criminal History Check" Certificate |
$10 |
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Freedom of Information Act Requests |
Fee varies depending on number of pages |
Michigan State Police Criminal History Records
Anyone can search the official MSP Criminal History record database. The Michigan Criminal History Record Database is updated daily with "Felony and Misdemeanor Arrest", "Charge and Conviction" information as provided by Law Enforcement, Prosecuting Attorneys and Courts throughout the State of Michigan.
This search includes all Public Michigan Criminal History Information as allowed by Public Act 310 of 2005. This search does not include federal arrests or criminal records from other states.
A search for criminal record information that might be in another state requires you to correspond directly with the criminal record repository of that state.
Click here to go to the Michigan State Police Criminal History Records