You can apply for a copy of a Police Incident Report (PIR) - for theft and burglary, and a Vehicle Collision Report (VCR) for insurance purposes.

How to apply for a PIR or VCR

Step 1: Download - complete online - print, a PIR or VCR application.

PIR or VCR application form PD268 (PDF 136KB)

Alternatively you can obtain a printed copy from your local police station.

Step 2: Check that you have 100 points of original identification as explained in the application form.

Step 3: Get your application processed.
 
Attend a police station with your:

• completed application form
• 100 points of original identification
• photocopies of 100 points of identification, for certification
• application fee.
  

South Australia Police (SAPOL) will then:

• witness your signature on your application form
• certify your 100 points of identification
• complete the authorisation section on your application form
• process your request within 10 - 15 working days.

or
 
See a Justice of the Peace with your:

• completed application form
• 100 points of original identification
• photocopies of 100 points of identification, for certification. 

Request the Justice of the Peace to:

• witness your signature on your application form
• certify your 100 points of identification
• complete the authorisation section on your application form.

Post your completed application form, certified copies of your 100 points of identification and application fee - cheque or money order made out to 'South Australia Police' to:
 
Information Services Branch
Records Release Unit
South Australia Police
PO BOX 1539
ADELAIDE SA 5001

SAPOL will then process your request within 10 - 15 working days

Step 3: Attend a police station with your:

• completed application form
• 100 points of identification
• photocopies of 100 points of identification, for certification
• application fee.

Under normal circumstances your application will be processed within 5 -10 working days.

Applications lodged by insurance companies or solicitors

An insurance company or solicitor is able to submit a PD268 PIR or VCR application form on behalf of the applicant. This can be done without a copy of the applicant's 100 points of ID as long as the applicant signs the consent section and the paragraph below is on the cover letter:

'The identity of the person who has signed the attached PD268 has been verified by the provision of personal information or photographic evidence and this application is made with the understanding that any breach of applicable Privacy Principles may be punishable by law.'

The onus is on the insurance company or solicitor to correctly check the identity of the applicant. If an application is submitted without first establishing the correct identity of the applicant it could be considered to be providing false and misleading information and may be punishable by law. If the above paragraph is not on the cover letter then 100 points of ID with original documentation needs to be attached or the application form will be returned.

Further information

Refer to our police reports - frequently asked questions

Contact - Information Services Branch - Records Release Unit

Phone: (08) 7322 3347
Email: SAPOL.records@police.sa.gov.au
Postal address:
Information Services Branch
Records Release Unit
South Australia Police
GPO Box 1539
ADELAIDE SA 5001