Records
The Records Department provides copies of accident reports and processes open records requests. To expedite your request, please provide specific details such as case numbers, dates, and names of persons involved.
Fees
Service / Item
Fee
Accident Reports
$6.00
Bodycam Videos
$10.00 each + $1.00 per minute
Fingerprint Cards
$5.00 per card (FREE for citizens that reside within the Edinburg City Limits)
Certified Copies
$2.00 each
CDs / DVDs
$1.00 / $3.00 each
Please Note: There may be a fee associated with open records requests. We will contact you directly regarding any charges before proceeding.
Request Procedures
Open Records Request
As per the Texas Public Information Act, all requests for public information must be made in writing and should be for documents or information already in existence. The request should include the requestor's contact information such as mailing address, phone number, or email address.
How to Submit:
- Online: You may file an Open Records Request online.
- In-Person or Mail: Written requests may be dropped off or mailed to the address below:
Edinburg Police Department
Records Department
1702 S Closner Blvd, Edinburg, TX 78539
Required Information for Faster Processing:
- Case Number
- Name(s), Date of Birth, Driver's License and/or Social Security Numbers of persons involved
- Date/location (address) of the incident
- Type of incident
Please Note: The Texas Public Information Act does not require a government body to answer questions, perform legal research, or create new information.
Accident Report Request
Requests for Accident Reports can be made by mail or in person at the Edinburg Police Department. No fax, email, or phone requests will be accepted.
If the request is made by mail, the sender must include the $6.00 report fee (check or money order payable to the City of Edinburg), a self-addressed, stamped envelope and a copy of your ID or Driver's License. Requests may be dropped off or mailed to the address below:
Edinburg Police Department
Records Department
1702 S Closner Blvd, Edinburg, TX 78539
Accident Reports can also be purchased online from the TxDOT Crash Report Portal.
The Records Department provides copies of accident reports and processes open records requests. To expedite your request, please provide specific details such as case numbers, dates, and names of persons involved.
Fees
| Service / Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Accident Reports | $6.00 |
| Bodycam Videos | $10.00 each + $1.00 per minute |
| Fingerprint Cards | $5.00 per card (FREE for citizens that reside within the Edinburg City Limits) |
| Certified Copies | $2.00 each |
| CDs / DVDs | $1.00 / $3.00 each |
Request Procedures
Open Records Request
As per the Texas Public Information Act, all requests for public information must be made in writing and should be for documents or information already in existence. The request should include the requestor's contact information such as mailing address, phone number, or email address.
How to Submit:
- Online: You may file an Open Records Request online.
- In-Person or Mail: Written requests may be dropped off or mailed to the address below:
Records Department
1702 S Closner Blvd, Edinburg, TX 78539
Required Information for Faster Processing:
- Case Number
- Name(s), Date of Birth, Driver's License and/or Social Security Numbers of persons involved
- Date/location (address) of the incident
- Type of incident
Accident Report Request
Requests for Accident Reports can be made by mail or in person at the Edinburg Police Department. No fax, email, or phone requests will be accepted.
If the request is made by mail, the sender must include the $6.00 report fee (check or money order payable to the City of Edinburg), a self-addressed, stamped envelope and a copy of your ID or Driver's License. Requests may be dropped off or mailed to the address below:
Records Department
1702 S Closner Blvd, Edinburg, TX 78539
Accident Reports can also be purchased online from the TxDOT Crash Report Portal.