Apply For Information
There are a number of products available for the public to obtain access to information held by the WA Police Force. Click on the below headings to access the relevant information and forms.
COVID-19 Update: The WA Police Force remains committed to delivering you with timely access to information reports. During this time we ask that you utilise online application methods (where available) and direct all other enquiries about these services to IRC@police.wa.gov.au.
Information access forms
Are you a victim of crime seeking police information for your claim for Criminal Injuries Compensation?
The Information Report for Criminal Injuries Compensation provides you with a package of information held by police about your incident. It includes an extract from the Incident Report and a copy of the statement you provided to police. This information may assist with the completion of your Criminal Injuries Compensation application form.
The package is available for any incident investigated by WA Police Force in which you suffered an injury (bodily harm, mental and nervous shock, or pregnancy).
Police investigations and court proceedings must be finalised before information will be released.
Multiple incidents may be requested for a single application fee.
A printable version of the above form can be downloaded below.
Application requirements
Applications will only be accepted from victims or their representatives. Applications from representatives must be supported by documentary proof of representation.
| Applicant | Definition | Requirements |
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| Individual | • Individual nominated on the incident report as the victim | 1. Completed application form. 2. A copy of photo identification (driver’s licence, passport). |
| Authorised representative | • Solicitor | 1. Completed application form or written application on company letterhead. 2. Letter of consent signed by involved party authorising the release of information. |
| Personal representative | • Parent / guardian (where victim is incapable of applying) • Administrator • Executor • Power of attorney |
1. Completed application form or written application. 2. Documentary proof of representation (e.g. court order). 3. A copy of photo identification of representative (driver's licence, passport). |
Fees
View the Information Report for Criminal Injuries Compensation fees.
Additional information
For assistance with your application, please contact the Information Release Centre on (08) 6229 5900 or via email.
A Record of Crash Incident contains information collected by police when attending a traffic crash. The report is commonly sought by an individual or their insurer to assist with the recovery of loss.
A Record of Crash Incident is only available for crashes that are investigated by police.
Information contained in the report may include the:
- Crash location, date and time;
- Name and address of drivers involved and (if identified by police);
- Registration and description of involved vehicles (if identified by police);
- Result of investigation, including offender’s names and offence(s) committed.
Note: Details of juvenile offenders and spent convictions cannot be released.
The report will not explicitly state who was at fault for the crash. In most situations this is determined by intermediaries, such as insurance assessors or civil claims magistrates.
A printable version of the above form can be downloaded below.
Application requirements
Applications will only be accepted from involved parties or their representatives. Applications from representatives must be supported by documentary proof of representation.
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Additional information
Additional information, including edited copies of crash investigation documents and statements, may be available through Freedom of Information.
For assistance with your application, please contact the Information Release Centre on (08) 6229 5900 or via email.
A Record of Crime Incident contains information collected by police about a criminal incident relating to a property or injury offence.
This report is commonly used to assist with the recovery of loss (e.g. insurance claim). The information disclosed on the report varies based on the nature of the offence but may include the:
- Incident Report Number
- Victim’s name
- Time, date and location of the offence
- Description of the offence (e.g. burglary, assault)
- Description of involved property
- Status of the investigation
- Offender’s name (only if convicted)
A printable version of the above form can be downloaded below.
Application requirements
Applications will only be accepted from victims or their representatives. Applications from representatives must be supported by documentary proof of representation.
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Fees
Additional information
Additional information, including edited copies of investigation files may be available through Freedom of Information.
For assistance with your application, please contact the Information Release Centre on (08) 6229 5900 or via email.
The CheckMyCrime service allows members of the public who were the victim of a property related incident to view the status of their investigation and to print a report, at no cost, which details the items recorded as stolen, damaged or lost.
This form is to be used for the release of traffic infringements for the last 10 years only. Persons seeking traffic conviction details must apply for a National Police Certificate from Australia Post
Please note applications from representatives in person will not be accepted at a Police Station. These applications must be completed online, or alternatively, mailed to or lodged in person at the Information Release Centre.
Applications will be processed within five business days. Please allow additional days for postage.
A printable version of the above form can be downloaded below.
Application requirements
Applications will only be accepted by individuals or their authorised representatives and must meet the following requirements to be processed.
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Fees
Fees for a Record of Traffic Infringement Notices can be found here.
Additional information
For assistance with your application, please contact the Information Release Centre on (08) 6229 5900 or email us
A History for Court document can be obtained by completing the below application for documents outside of the Freedom of Information Act 1992 form.
A History for Court document is a complete, certified copy of an individual’s WA criminal and traffic convictions, including non-disclosable outcomes such as juvenile and spent convictions.
This document is released strictly for court purposes only and cannot be used for any other reason. For employment and licensing purposes, an application must be made for a National Police Certificate.
Application requirements
Applications will only be accepted from individuals or their authorised representatives and must meet the following requirements to be processed.
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Application process
the printable Application for Documents Outside of the Freedom of Information Act 1992 form can be completed by hand and posted to:
Information Release Centre
Locked Bag 20
Perth Business Centre WA 6849
Applications will be processed within five business days. Please allow additional days for postage.
Fees
History for Court documents are provided free of charge.
Additional information
For assistance with your application, please contact the Information Release Centre on (08) 6229 5900 or email us
A replacement copy of a Personal Statement can be obtained by completing the below Application for Documents Outside of the Freedom of Information Act 1992 form.
A replacement copy of a Personal Statement provides an individual with a copy of their statement they made to the WA Police Force as a victim of an offence, or as a party to a traffic crash.
Edited copies of third party statements may be available through Freedom of Information.
Application requirements
Applications will only be accepted from individuals or their authorised representatives and must meet the following requirements to be processed.
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Application process
the printable Application for Documents Outside of the Freedom of Information Act 1992 form can be completed by hand and posted to:
Information Release Centre
Locked Bag 20
Perth Business Centre WA 6849
Fees
Replacement copies of personal statements are provided free of charge.
Additional information
For assistance with your application, please contact the Information Release Centre on (08) 6229 5900 or email us
A replacement copy of Statement of Material Facts can be obtained by completing the below application for documents outside of the Freedom of Information Act 1992 form.
A replacement copy of Statement of Material Facts is a copy of the prosecution document served upon an accused when charged with a criminal offence. This document describes the circumstances of the offence that has resulted in charges by police but does not contain the outcome of any subsequent court hearing.
Applications for Statement of Material Facts documents relating to charges prior to 2001 must be made through Freedom of Information.
Note: If you were not served with the Statement of Material Facts when charged, or the charges have not been finalised in court, contact the police station responsible for the investigation.
Application requirements
Applications will only be accepted by individuals or their authorised representatives and must meet the following requirements to be processed.
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Application process
the printable application for documents outside of the Freedom of Information Act 1992 form can be completed by hand and posted to:
Information Release Centre
Locked Bag 20
Perth Business Centre WA 6849
Applications will be processed within five business days. Please allow additional days for postage.
Fees
View the applicable replacement copy of Statement of Material Facts fees.
Additional information
For assistance with your application, please contact the Information Release Centre on (08) 6229 5900 or email us
If an application to have a conviction declared spent is successful, it limits the disclosure of that conviction. For example, a conviction which has been spent is not listed on a National Police Certificate.
The WA National Police Certificate also includes an application to spend eligible convictions. If you are applying for a National Police Certificate there is no need to complete this form separately.
If you haven’t received a response regarding your spent convictions application you can email us.
For more information, see our Spent Convictions FAQ’s page.
Police Information Certificate (PIC) is only issued in relation to Violence Restraining Orders (VRO) or Family Violence Restraining Orders (FVRO), reaching the Final Order Hearing before a court in Western Australia (WA).
The FAQ document can be downloaded here.
Application requirements
A PIC application will only be accepted from individuals or their authorised representatives and must meet the following requirements to be processed.
| Applicant | Definition | Requirements (In writing containing these) |
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| Individual | • Person to which Order relates | 1. Court Reference Number 2. Date of Hearing 3. Court 4. Details of Applicant 5. Details of Respondent |
| Authorised representative | • Solicitor | 1. Court Reference Number 2. Date of Hearing 3. Court 4. Details of Applicant 5. Details of Respondent |
| Personal representative | • Parent / guardian |
1. Court Reference Number 2. Date of Hearing 3. Court 4. Details of Applicant 5. Details of Respondent |
| Other Authorised Parties | • Police Officer, Courts | 1. Court Reference Number. 2. Date of Hearing 3. Court 4. Details of Applicant 5. Details of Respondent |
Application Process
To submit your request, please email IRC@police.wa.gov.au with the title: Application for Police Information Certificate.
For assistance with your application, please contact the Information Release Centre on (08) 6229 5900.
Fees
Police Information Certificates are provided free of charge.
Alternative process
The printable application forms below or handwritten letter containing the requirements above. can be completed by hand and posted to:
Information Release Centre
Locked Bag 20
Perth Business Centre WA 6849
