West Bengal Police FIR Search Online

Important: The present West Bengal Police FIR View service requires specific FIR details and mobile OTP verification. Portal information is intended for citizen assistance and should not automatically be treated as a certified copy for court or other formal legal use.

Current official West Bengal Police FIR search

The current statewide FIR search is provided through the West Bengal Police CCTNS Citizen Portal, maintained by the State Crime Records Bureau. It allows citizens to search FIR information by district and police station.

CCTNS FIR View

Search an FIR using district, police station, FIR date, FIR number and OTP verification.

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Request FIR Copy

The Citizen Portal also lists "Request for FIR Copy" as a login-based CCTNS citizen service.

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How to search an FIR online in West Bengal

Open the official CCTNS FIR View page Use the State Crime Records Bureau Citizen Portal rather than the older CID FIR-upload route.

Select District and Police Station Choose the district and then the police station where the FIR was registered.

Enter FIR Date and FIR Number Enter the FIR date and FIR number exactly as available in your record or acknowledgement.

Enter your Mobile Number The official search presently requires a valid mobile number to send a one-time password.

Enter OTP and proceed Enter the OTP received on your mobile and complete the search to view the FIR information available on the portal.

Details required for West Bengal FIR search

District
Police Station
FIR Date
FIR Number
Mobile Number for OTP

The official page states that if an FIR is not entered or found in the statewide site, users should go to the website of the relevant District or Commissionerate.

Current FIR law under BNSS 2023

The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024 and now governs the procedure relating to information about cognizable offences for current cases.

Section 173 BNSS: information relating to a cognizable offence may be given orally or by electronic communication to the officer in charge of a police station, irrespective of the area where the offence was committed. Electronic information is to be signed by the informant within three days.

Section 173(2) provides that a copy of the information as recorded shall be given forthwith, free of cost, to the informant or victim.

Read Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 - India Code

Online FIR view versus FIR copy for legal use

The West Bengal Police Citizen Portal states that the information displayed depends on data received from field units and may be amended periodically. The portal also carries a warning that its material should not, for the time being, be relied on in court or for legal purposes.

Therefore, where an FIR is required for litigation, insurance, government proceedings or another formal purpose, check whether a certified or otherwise authenticated copy is required.

How to request an FIR copy

"Request for FIR Copy" is listed as one of the CCTNS citizen services on the West Bengal Police Citizen Portal. The service requires login. New users must first create a citizen account and complete the required profile information.

Create or log in to your citizen account.
Complete the profile and upload documents requested by the portal.
Select the FIR copy request service.
Enter the District, Police Station and requested FIR Number correctly.
Verify all details before final submission because submitted requests may not be editable.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I search a West Bengal Police FIR online?

Yes. Use the official CCTNS FIR View page and enter the District, Police Station, FIR Date, FIR Number and mobile number for OTP verification.

Can I search an FIR without a mobile number?

The current FIR View page requires a mobile number because it sends an OTP to complete the search.

What should I do if the FIR is not found?

Recheck the FIR number, date and police station. The official portal advises users to go to the concerned District or Commissionerate website if the FIR is not entered in the statewide service.

Can I use the displayed FIR directly in court?

Do not assume that the portal display is sufficient for formal legal use. The Citizen Portal itself contains a warning about relying on portal material in court or for legal purposes. Obtain the appropriate authenticated or certified copy where required.

Which law currently governs FIR registration?

For current cases, Section 173 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 is the principal procedural provision for information relating to cognizable offences.

Disclaimer: This page is for general information and guidance and is not an official West Bengal Police website or legal advice. Portal functions, URLs and procedures may change. Verify important information through the official West Bengal Police/CCTNS portal before acting.