The primary responsibility of the Central Records Division is to secure, store and maintain custody of the Department's records. Central Records personnel are responsible for data entry of all reports, review of red light violations and Uniform Crime Reporting to the State of Maryland and federal government. During 2008, Central Records personnel entered 8,830 reports and citations, and reviewed 2,695 red light violations.
The Central Records Division is overseen by Jennifer Jeffries who has been with the Laurel Police Department for 26 years. Starting in March 1984, Ms. Jeffries began her career as a clerk typist, and was promoted to Administrative Specialist. Ms. Jeffries is currently an Administrative Assistant II and resposible for the oversight of the Central Records Division.
Reports | Vehicle Releases | MVA Flag Release
Reports
Reports fees are $10.00. Cash or money order only is accepted from the public.
If your insurance company is requesting a copy of a police report, the cost is $10.00. Insurance company and business checks will be accepted. Please enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope. Mail your request, along with the police report number, to:
Central Records
Laurel Police Department
350 Municipal Square
Laurel, Maryland 20707
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Vehicle Releases
There is a $40.00 fee for vehicle releases. Cash or money order are accepted during business hours (9AM - 5PM). After normal business hours, only money orders can be accepted. In order to obtain a vehicle release, the registered owner of the vehicle must appear in person at the Laurel Police Department with a valid photo identification card and proof of ownership of the vehicle.
Valid Proof of Identification Include:
- Photo Identification Card issued by a State Motor Vehicle Administration
- Passport
- Military Identification Card
- Birth Certificate
Valid Proof of Vehicle Ownership Include:
- Title
- Registration Card
- Bill of Sale
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MVA Flag Releases
If you are notified about a “flag” on your vehicle record by the Motor Vehicle Administration, indicating an unpaid parking ticket, red light ticket or some other problem with the Laurel Police Department, you first must clear up the problem before you can renew your vehicle's registration. To clear up your problem, please contact the Central Records Division at the Laurel Police Department:
Laurel Police Department
350 Municipal Square
Laurel, MD 20707
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9AM - 5PM
There is a $20 fee, cash or money order only, for an MVA Flag Release Form.
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