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Delhi Police citizen services | Updated 20 October 2026

Delhi Police FIR Copy Online: Search, Download and Track Status

A First Information Report (FIR) registered with Delhi Police can generally be searched and downloaded through the official View FIR service, subject to restrictions for sensitive cases. This guide explains the current process, what information to enter and the legal rights of complainants and accused persons.

Official starting point: Use the Delhi Police View FIR portal or the Citizen Services page. Avoid entering personal information on old numeric-IP or unofficial search websites.
  1. Visit the official View FIR page. It provides links for FIRs from 1 July 2015, property theft e-FIRs and motor vehicle theft e-FIRs. Availability of historical records may vary.
  2. Select the appropriate FIR category and follow the official search link.
  3. Enter the required details shown by the portal, typically the district, police station, registration year and FIR number. Search fields can vary by category.
  4. If the FIR number is unknown and the search interface permits it, use the date range and the name of the complainant, accused or victim to narrow the results. Do not assume every portal supports name-based searching.
  5. Complete any verification step and select Search. Check the police station, FIR number and date against your records.
  6. Where a document is available, choose the view, print or download option and save the PDF securely.

For property theft e-FIRs, the police also operates a dedicated FIR viewing service that may require mobile verification.

Earlier Delhi Police search interface

These screenshots document the former website layout. Menu labels and search fields may have changed; follow the live official portal rather than the historical screens.

Historical Delhi Police website FIR menu
Earlier Delhi Police website FIR navigation.
Historical Delhi Police FIR search form
Earlier FIR search interface.

How to check FIR or complaint status

Searching for a published FIR is different from tracking the investigation or an online complaint. On the Delhi Police Citizen Services page, select View Complaint Status to check an eligible complaint using the details requested by the service. An FIR search result does not necessarily show the current investigation stage. For case progress, contact the investigating officer or the police station with the FIR number and date.

FIR rights under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), which came into force on 1 July 2024, is the principal procedural law for new criminal proceedings, subject to applicable transitional and saving provisions.

Section 173: Information in cognizable cases

Section 173(1) deals with information relating to a cognizable offence, including information given irrespective of the area where the offence occurred (commonly called a Zero FIR). Information may be given orally or by electronic communication; electronic information is taken on record upon signature within three days as specified in the section. Section 173(2) requires a copy of the recorded information to be given forthwith and free of cost to the informant or victim.

Section 173(4) provides a remedy where the officer in charge refuses to record information: the aggrieved person may send the substance of the information in writing and by post to the Superintendent of Police, with further recourse to the Magistrate in accordance with the provision. Section 173(3) also provides for preliminary enquiry in specified categories of cognizable offences subject to its statutory conditions.

Section 230: Supply of documents to the accused

Section 230 addresses supply of the police report and prescribed documents, including the FIR, to the accused and to the victim if represented by an advocate, in cases instituted on a police report. It is distinct from the earlier right to obtain an FIR copy under judicial directions.

When must FIRs be uploaded?

In Youth Bar Association of India v. Union of India, (2016) 9 SCC 473, the Supreme Court directed publication of non-sensitive FIRs on official police or government websites ordinarily within 24 hours of registration. Limited extensions were contemplated for specified connectivity difficulties. Sensitive FIRs, including those concerning sexual offences, children, terrorism and related categories, may be withheld from public access to protect privacy and safety.

An FIR not appearing online does not by itself mean that no FIR exists. An accused or authorised representative may seek a certified copy through the appropriate police or court procedure, subject to applicable safeguards and the Supreme Court's directions. Read the Supreme Court order dated 7 September 2016.

What if the FIR cannot be found online?

Confirm the FIR number, district, police station, year and category. Allow for the applicable publication period, and remember that sensitive FIRs may not be publicly accessible. For a certified copy or case-specific clarification, contact the relevant police station or court. For an immediate emergency in Delhi, call 112; for cyber financial fraud, the national helpline is 1930.

Official resources and further reading

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Information is general legal guidance, not a substitute for advice on an individual case. Online interfaces and service requirements can change.