Quick FIR Status Check
- Open the official Bihar Police website.
- Select the View FIR citizen service.
- Enter the district, police station, FIR number and year as requested.
- Open or download the available FIR copy.
Check FIR and complaint-related information online with Bihar Police
Residents of Patna and other parts of Bihar can use the official
Bihar Police and Bihar Citizen Services Portal to view and download
FIR copies online. The current Bihar Police website lists View FIR
as an online citizen service. The Bihar Citizen Service Portal also
provides a facility to view and download a web copy of an FIR
registered within Bihar.
Official Bihar Police FIR Services
Bihar Police Official Website:
https://police.bihar.gov.in/
Bihar Citizen Service Portal:
Bihar Citizen Service Portal - FIR Services
https://citizenservicesportal.bihar.gov.in/portal/
The Bihar Police website currently identifies View FIR as a citizen
service for viewing and downloading an FIR copy online.
How to Check or View an FIR Online in Patna, 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 current website provides a Quick Citizen Services section
containing View FIR, along with other services such as ERSS Online
Complaint, Public Grievance, Missing Persons and Vehicle Enquiry.
Step 2: Select "View FIR"
Click View FIR from the Quick Citizen Services section.
The Bihar Police website describes this service as allowing citizens
to view and download a copy of their FIR online.
You may also access the Bihar Citizen Service Portal:
Bihar Citizen Service Portal
https://citizenservicesportal.bihar.gov.in/portal/
The current portal specifically provides a service for
viewing/downloading a web copy of an FIR registered within Bihar.
Step 3: Enter the Required FIR Details
The exact search fields and interface may change as Bihar Police
updates its CCTNS portal.
Depending upon the current form, you may be required to provide
information such as:
District
Police station
FIR number
Year of FIR
Other identification/search details requested by the portal
For a Patna FIR, select Patna as the district where required and
then select the concerned police station.
Step 4: Search for the FIR
Enter the requested information and submit the search.
If the FIR is available in the online database and the information
entered matches the record, the system should display the relevant
FIR record or provide an option to view/download the FIR copy.
Step 5: View or Download the FIR Copy
The current Bihar Police service expressly provides for viewing and
downloading an FIR copy online.
Save a copy of the FIR for your records.
The FIR copy may be useful when communicating with:
Police authorities
Courts
Insurance companies
Banks
Government departments
Lawyers
Other authorities requiring proof of registration
How to Check the Status of an Online Complaint
It is important to distinguish between FIR verification and
complaint-status tracking.
The Bihar Police website currently provides separate citizen
services including:
View FIR
ERSS Online Complaint
Public Grievance
Report Cyber Crime
Other online services.
An online complaint does not necessarily mean that an FIR has
already been registered.
If you submitted an online complaint and received a
complaint/reference number, retain that number and use the relevant
Bihar Police citizen service for follow-up.
Where the matter has resulted in registration of an FIR, the View
FIR facility can be used to obtain the FIR copy, subject to
availability of the record in the online system.
Current Law Governing FIR Registration in Bihar
Older law refer to Section 154 of the Code of Criminal Procedure,
1973 (CrPC).
For the current criminal-law framework, this reference should be
updated.
The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) came into force
from 1 July 2024 and replaced the CrPC for the new criminal-law
framework.
Section 173 BNSS - Information in Cognizable Cases
Section 173 BNSS deals with information relating to cognizable
offences.
The provision permits information relating to a cognizable offence
to be given to the officer in charge of a police station orally or
by electronic communication, irrespective of the area where the
offence was committed.
Where information is given by electronic communication, the
statutory requirement concerning authentication/signature must be
complied with.
The India Code material also records the prescribed framework for an
FIR received under Section 173(1) BNSS.
Free Copy of FIR
The BNSS framework provides for furnishing a copy of the recorded
information to the informant or victim without charge, subject to
the statutory provisions.
Therefore, an FIR registered with Bihar Police should not be
confused with a private complaint or an acknowledgement of an online
grievance.
FIR and Police Complaint Are Different
An FIR is the First Information Report recorded in relation to
information concerning a cognizable offence.
An online complaint may be an initial representation to the police
and may be processed in different ways depending upon its nature.
For example, an online complaint may:
1. Result in registration of an FIR;
2. Be referred to the concerned police station;
3. Require verification or further information;
4. Be dealt with as a grievance or other police service; or
5. Be processed under another applicable procedure.
Therefore, simply receiving an online complaint acknowledgement does
not necessarily establish that an FIR has been registered.
What If the FIR Cannot Be Found Online?
There may be several reasons why an FIR does not appear in an online
search.
These may include:
Incorrect FIR number;
Incorrect year;
Incorrect police station;
Wrong district selected;
Data not yet uploaded or synchronised;
Technical problem with the portal;
The matter being recorded as a complaint rather than an FIR;
The FIR being subject to restrictions on online disclosure; or
Temporary unavailability of the online service.
In such a situation, verify the details with the concerned police
station or Bihar Police authorities.
The current Bihar Police website provides a District Police
Directory and police-station information to help citizens identify
the appropriate police authority.
How to Find the Relevant Police Station
If you are unsure which police station has registered the FIR, use
the Nearest Police Station or police directory facility available
through the Bihar Police website.
Bihar Police - Police Directory and Citizen Services
https://police.bihar.gov.in/
The official website currently provides a district-wise police
directory, including Patna, and a facility to see police stations.
Can I Download an FIR Registered in Patna?
Yes, where the FIR is available through the Bihar Police online
system, the official View FIR service permits citizens to view and
download an FIR copy.
The Bihar Citizen Service Portal expressly states that citizens can
use the service to view/download a web copy of an FIR registered
within Bihar.
Can Anyone Search for Any FIR?
The availability and searchability of an FIR online may depend upon
the portal's rules and the nature of the case.
Certain sensitive cases or information may not be freely available
for unrestricted public access.
Accordingly, failure to find an FIR online should not automatically
be treated as proof that no FIR has been registered.
For a specific legal matter, the concerned police station or
investigating authority should be contacted where the online record
is unavailable.
What If the Police Have Not Registered an FIR?
If information disclosing a cognizable offence is not being
recorded, the person should use the remedies available under Section
173 BNSS and the applicable legal procedure.
Section 173 provides mechanisms concerning the recording of
information about cognizable offences and escalation where the
officer in charge refuses to record the information.
Depending upon the facts, a person may also seek appropriate relief
before the competent Magistrate in accordance with law.
For a serious criminal matter, it is advisable to obtain legal
advice rather than relying solely on online status information.
Emergency Police Assistance in Bihar
FIR status checking should not be used where immediate police
assistance is required.
Bihar Police currently lists 112 as its emergency helpline. It also
lists 1930 for cyber crime and 181 as the women helpline.
Important Bihar Police Numbers
Police Emergency: 112
Cyber Crime: 1930
Women Helpline: 181
Bihar Police Headquarters: 0612-2294318 / 2294319
The official Bihar Police website should be checked for any
subsequent changes to contact numbers.
Cyber Crime FIR or Complaint
If the FIR or complaint concerns online fraud, hacking, identity
theft, unauthorised transactions or another cyber offence, Bihar
Police provides a dedicated Report Cyber Crime facility.
You can also use the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal:
National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal
https://www.cybercrime.gov.in/
For financial cyber fraud, immediate reporting through 1930 can be
particularly important.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I check my FIR online in Patna?
Visit the official Bihar Police website and select View FIR.
Alternatively, use the Bihar Citizen Service Portal and select the
FIR-copy service.
What details are required to search an FIR?
The portal may require the district, police station, FIR number,
year and other search information. The exact fields can change when
Bihar Police updates its online system.
Can I download my FIR online?
Yes. Bihar Police currently provides a service for viewing and
downloading FIR copies online.
Is complaint status the same as FIR status?
No. An online complaint is not necessarily an FIR. FIR status should
be checked separately through the official FIR facility where an FIR
has been registered.
Does Section 154 CrPC still govern new FIRs?
The criminal procedure framework changed from 1 July 2024. The
corresponding current provision is Section 173 BNSS, subject to the
applicability of the new criminal laws to the particular matter.
What if I cannot find my FIR online?
Check the FIR number, year, district and police station. If the
record is still unavailable, contact the concerned police station or
Bihar Police and request verification.
Can I check an FIR registered outside Patna?
Yes. The Bihar Police online FIR system covers FIRs registered
within Bihar, subject to the availability and accessibility of the
relevant record.
Conclusion
Checking an FIR registered in Patna is now primarily handled through
the Bihar Police digital citizen-service system. The current
official Bihar Police website provides a View FIR service for
viewing and downloading FIR copies, while the Bihar Citizen Service
Portal separately provides an online FIR-copy facility.
The old SCRB FIR-search link should therefore not be presented as
the principal current link. Users should start with the official
Bihar Police website or Bihar Citizen Service Portal and use the
current View FIR facility.
For the law governing registration of information concerning
cognizable offences, references should now be made to Section 173 of
the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, rather than the
repealed Section 154 CrPC framework for new cases.
Disclaimer: This article is intended only for general information
and guidance. Online services, search fields and portal addresses
may change from time to time. Always verify the current procedure
through the official Bihar Police website before entering personal
or case-related information. For urgent police assistance, contact
112 rather than relying solely on an online FIR-status service.