QandAs: Autos

Do I Need to Report a Car Accident to the DMV?

Answer:
If you are involved in a car accident, the

first call you need to make is to the police. The police will analyze the accident, determine who is at fault, and file an accident report. In some states you are required to report car accidents with serious injuries or a lot of damage to the vehicles to the DMV.

If this is required, you will need to get an Accident Report Form from the DMV. If you are unsure if the state you are in requires this, ask the police officer while you are still at the scene of the accident. Your insurance company can also help you determine if you need to make a report to the DMV. For minor accidents the police will file the report with the DMV as part of their paperwork after evaluating the accident.


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