Bihar Police FIR Copy & Status Online

View and download FIR copies online with Bihar Police

Bihar Police provides an official online View FIR service through which citizens can view and download copies of FIRs registered in Bihar. The current Bihar Police website lists View FIR under its Quick Citizen Services and expressly describes it as a facility to 'view and download copy of your FIR online.'

The older FIR-search URL hosted on the State Crime Records Bureau website should not be used as the primary link in an updated article. Users should access the service through the current official Bihar Police website.

Official Bihar Police FIR Service
Bihar Police Official Website:
Bihar Police - Official Website
https://police.bihar.gov.in/

From the official website, select VIEW FIR under Quick Citizen Services. The website is currently maintained by Bihar Police and was updated in August 2026.

The Bihar Police website also provides a District Police Directory, including Patna and other districts, if you need to identify the appropriate police unit or police station.

How to Check and Download an FIR Online in Bihar

Step 1 - Visit the Official Bihar Police Website

Open the official Bihar Police website:

Bihar Police Official Website
https://police.bihar.gov.in/

The website provides several citizen services, including:

View FIR
ERSS Online Complaint
Public Grievance
Report Cyber Crime
Nearest Police Station
Vehicle Enquiry
Missing Persons Information
Character Certificate and other services.

Step 2 - Select 'View FIR'
Under Quick Citizen Services, click VIEW FIR.

Bihar Police currently describes this facility as allowing citizens to view and download a copy of their FIR online.

The exact search page or form displayed after clicking the service may change as Bihar Police updates its online systems. Therefore, this article does not reproduce the old SCRB form or assume that the previous search fields remain unchanged.

Step 3 - Enter the Required FIR Details
The current online service may require identifying information relating to the FIR.

Depending upon the version of the portal displayed, keep the following information available:

District
Police station
FIR number
Year of FIR
Other details requested by the portal

For an FIR registered in Patna, select the appropriate Patna police jurisdiction where required.

Step 4 - Search for the FIR
Enter the information requested by the portal and submit the search.

If the FIR is available in the online database and the information entered is correct, the relevant FIR record should be displayed.

Step 5 - View or Download the FIR
Bihar Police provides an online facility for viewing and downloading FIR copies. Save the downloaded copy for your records.

The FIR copy may be useful for:

Court proceedings
Legal advice
Insurance claims
Banking matters
Government authorities
Investigation-related correspondence
Other legitimate purposes requiring proof of FIR registration

Can I Check Complaint Status Online?
It is important to distinguish between FIR status and complaint status.

The Bihar Police website currently lists separate online services for View FIR, ERSS Online Complaint and Public Grievance.

Therefore, submission of an online complaint does not necessarily mean that an FIR has been registered.

If you have received a complaint or reference number, retain it and use the relevant Bihar Police service or contact the concerned police authority for further information.

Where an FIR has actually been registered, the View FIR service can be used to access the FIR copy, subject to the availability of the record online.

FIR Copy and Complaint Acknowledgement Are Different
An online complaint acknowledgement is not the same thing as an FIR.

For example:

Online complaint submitted → Police examines/processes complaint → FIR may be registered where legally required

An FIR is the formal First Information Report concerning information relating to a cognizable offence.

Accordingly, merely receiving a complaint number or online acknowledgement does not necessarily establish that an FIR has been registered.

Current Law Governing FIR Registration

Older articles on Bihar Police FIR services generally refer to Section 154 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC).

For the current criminal-law framework, these references need to be updated.

The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) replaced the CrPC for the new criminal-law framework from 1 July 2024.

Section 173 BNSS - Information in Cognizable Cases
Section 173 BNSS deals with information relating to cognizable offences.
Under Section 173(1), information relating to the commission of a cognizable offence may be given orally or by electronic communication, irrespective of the area where the offence was committed. Where information is given electronically, it is taken on record after being signed by the person giving it within three days.

This is an important change for online FIR/complaint procedures because the current criminal procedure law expressly recognises electronic communication.

Territorial Jurisdiction and Zero FIR
Section 173(1) BNSS also states that information relating to a cognizable offence may be given irrespective of the area where the offence is committed. This statutory language supports the principle commonly referred to as a Zero FIR.

Therefore, territorial jurisdiction should not ordinarily prevent the initial receipt of information concerning a cognizable offence.

What Happens After an Online Complaint?
The outcome depends upon the nature of the information supplied to the police.

If the information discloses a cognizable offence, it is dealt with under Section 173 BNSS and the applicable investigation provisions.

For certain cognizable offences punishable with imprisonment of three years or more but less than seven years, Section 173(3) BNSS permits a preliminary inquiry, subject to the conditions prescribed by the provision.

Consequently, an online complaint should not be described as an automatic FIR-registration facility in every case.

What If the FIR Is Not Available Online?
If an FIR cannot be located through the online service, check the information entered carefully.

Possible reasons include:

Incorrect FIR number
Incorrect year
Wrong district
Wrong police station
FIR data not yet available online
Technical problem with the portal
The matter was recorded as a complaint rather than an FIR
Restrictions applicable to online disclosure of particular information

If the FIR still cannot be found, contact the concerned police station or Bihar Police for verification.
The official Bihar Police website provides a District Police Directory and a See Thana facility to help citizens locate police units and stations.

How to Find a Police Station in Bihar
If you do not know the police station dealing with your case, use the official Bihar Police website.

Bihar Police - District Police Directory and Services
https://police.bihar.gov.in/

The website provides district-wise police information, including Patna and numerous other districts.

Can FIRs Registered in Patna Be Checked Online?
Yes. FIRs registered in Bihar are covered by the Bihar Police online View FIR facility, subject to the availability and accessibility of the particular record.

For Patna cases, select the appropriate Patna police jurisdiction and enter the FIR details requested by the current portal.

The old practice of directing users to a fixed SCRB `View_FIR.aspx` URL should be replaced by the current official Bihar Police website link.

Can I Download the FIR Copy?
Yes. Bihar Police currently states that its View FIR service allows citizens to view and download a copy of the FIR online.

It is advisable to keep both a digital copy and, where required, a printed copy of the FIR.

What If the Police Have Not Registered an FIR?
Where information discloses a cognizable offence and the police do not record it, the BNSS provides statutory remedies.

Section 173 BNSS contains a mechanism for approaching the Superintendent of Police where the officer in charge of a police station refuses to record information relating to a cognizable offence.

Depending upon the circumstances, further legal remedies may also be available before the competent Magistrate.

For serious criminal matters, particularly where there is a dispute regarding registration of an FIR, professional legal advice should be obtained.

Emergency Police Assistance in Bihar
FIR-status services should not be used where immediate police assistance is required.

Bihar Police currently lists:

112 - Emergency Police Assistance
1930 - Cyber Crime
181 - Women Helpline
1098 - Child Protection

The official Bihar Police website currently displays these helpline numbers.

Bihar Police - Official Emergency and Citizen Services
https://police.bihar.gov.in/

For an ongoing criminal incident, threat to life, violence or another emergency, contact 112 immediately rather than waiting for an online status update.

Cyber Crime and Online Fraud
If the FIR or complaint concerns cyber fraud, unauthorised online transactions, hacking, identity theft or another cyber offence, Bihar Police provides a dedicated Report Cyber Crime service.

You can also report cyber crime through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal:

National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal
https://www.cybercrime.gov.in/

For financial cyber fraud, immediate reporting through 1930 is advisable.

Important Legal Update: IPC and CrPC References
Older Bihar Police FIR registration guide frequently refer to:

Section 154 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Indian Penal Code, 1860

For the new criminal-law framework applicable from 1 July 2024, the principal legislation is:

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) - substantive criminal offences
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) - criminal procedure
Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA) - law of evidence

For information concerning cognizable offences, the key current provision is Section 173 BNSS.

Frequently Asked Questions
How can I check my FIR online in Bihar?

Visit the official Bihar Police website and select View FIR under Quick Citizen Services. Bihar Police currently provides an online facility to view and download FIR copies.

Can I check an FIR registered in Patna?

Yes. Select the relevant Patna police jurisdiction and provide the FIR details requested by the online system.

Can I download my FIR online?
Yes. The official Bihar Police website currently states that the View FIR service permits citizens to view and download an FIR copy online.

Is complaint status the same as FIR status?
No. A police complaint or online grievance is not automatically an FIR. The FIR should be verified separately through the FIR service or from the concerned police authority.

Does Section 154 CrPC still govern new FIRs?
For the current criminal-law framework introduced from 1 July 2024, the relevant provision is Section 173 BNSS, rather than Section 154 CrPC. Section 173 expressly recognises electronic communication of information relating to cognizable offences.

Can information about a cognizable offence be submitted electronically?
Yes. Section 173(1) BNSS expressly permits information relating to a cognizable offence to be given by electronic communication, subject to the statutory requirement concerning signing/authentication within three days.

What if my FIR is not showing online?
Check the FIR number, year, district and police station. If the record remains unavailable, contact the concerned police station or Bihar Police. An inability to locate an FIR online does not, by itself, establish that no FIR exists.

Conclusion
Bihar Police currently provides an official View FIR service through its website, allowing citizens to view and download FIR copies online. The website also provides separate services for online complaints, public grievances, cyber crime reporting and other police-related matters.

For new criminal matters, references to Section 154 CrPC should generally be updated to Section 173 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Section 173 expressly permits information relating to cognizable offences to be communicated electronically and also provides that such information may be given irrespective of the area where the offence was committed.

Disclaimer: This article is intended for general information and guidance and does not constitute legal advice. Bihar Police may change its online services, search fields, procedures and URLs from time to time. Users should verify the current service through the official Bihar Police website before submitting personal or case-related information. For an emergency, contact 112 rather than relying solely on an online FIR or complaint-status service.