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Download FIR Copy Online 2026
Quick Reply: How to download or request an FIR copy online in 2026, what details you need, and what to do if police records are not available.
Quick answer. Many states let you search or download FIR copies online, but sensitive categories may be blocked; use the state police portal or ask the police station for a certified copy.
Reviewed on: 5 June 2026.
This is a citizen help page, not an official government page. Use it to understand the route, documents and safety checks before using the official portal or department process.
Step-by-step
- Open your state police or CCTNS-linked citizen portal and choose FIR search, FIR download or case status.
- Enter FIR number, police station, district, year and complainant or accused details only where required.
- Download the available public copy and save the date of download.
- If the FIR is not visible, contact the police station with diary number or complaint acknowledgement.
- For non-upload or refusal, ask for status, reason and copy process in writing.
Details and proof to keep
- FIR number
- police station name
- district and year
- complaint acknowledgement
- downloaded PDF
Red flags and cautions
- Sexual offences, juvenile matters and other sensitive FIRs may not be public.
- Do not upload FIR copies containing personal data to public sites.
- Use certified copies for court or insurance work.
If the matter is stuck
- Raise a written complaint on the official portal, app, helpdesk, school, office, bank, distributor or RTO route that controls the record.
- Save the ticket number, date and reply.
- Ask for a written reason if the status is delayed, rejected, hidden or inconsistent.
- Where a public authority holds the record, RTI can ask for file status, action taken, reasons recorded, officer name/designation and copies of non-exempt records.