Goa Police provides an official View FIR facility through its Citizen Portal. Registered users can view FIRs registered by different police stations in Goa.
Official Goa Police Links
Steps to View FIR Online in Goa
- Visit the official Goa Police Citizen PortalOpen citizen.goapolice.gov.in. The portal lists View FIR among its citizen services.
- Select "View FIR"Open the official View FIR page. Goa Police describes this service as a facility to view FIRs registered by different police stations in Goa.
- Sign in to the Citizen PortalThe View FIR page requires sign-in. If you do not have an account, use the Create Account option on the sign-in page.
- Enter your login detailsThe current sign-in page provides fields for Login Name, Password and Text Verification/CAPTCHA. It also includes Create Account and Forgot Password options.
- Complete verificationEnter the verification text shown. If mobile verification is requested, enter the six-digit code sent to your registered mobile number.
- Click "Sign In"After successful authentication, access the View FIR facility.
- Search or view the available FIRUse the fields and search options displayed by the current Goa Police portal. The interface may change from time to time.
Direct Goa Police FIR Search
Goa Police also maintains a direct FIR search page:
If the portal changes its navigation, the safest approach is to start from the main Goa Police Citizen Portal and select View FIR.
Can You View Every FIR Online?
No. Registration of an FIR does not necessarily mean that every detail of the FIR will be publicly available online. Availability may depend on the police system, the nature of the case and applicable restrictions.
If an FIR cannot be found online, verify the FIR number, police station, district, date/year of registration and other details supplied by the police. If the record still cannot be located, contact the concerned police station or Goa Police for assistance.
FIR and Police Complaint Are Not the Same
A police complaint and an FIR should not be treated as interchangeable terms. Goa Police provides separate online facilities for Register Complaint, E-FIR Registration, View FIR, Missing Item Related and Grievance Registration.
Submission of an online complaint does not by itself establish that an FIR has been registered.
Current Law Relating to FIR Registration
The current criminal procedure law is the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), which came into force on 1 July 2024 and replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, subject to the provisions of the new law.
Section 173 BNSS - Cognizable Cases
Section 173 deals with information relating to cognizable offences and recognises information given by electronic communication, subject to statutory requirements.
Section 174 BNSS - Non-Cognizable Cases
Section 174 separately deals with information concerning non-cognizable cases and investigation of such cases.
How to Check an FIR After Filing a Complaint
- Keep the complaint acknowledgement/reference number.
- Check the status of the submitted request through the Goa Police Citizen Portal where applicable.
- If an FIR has been registered, use View FIR to search for the available FIR.
- If the FIR does not appear online, contact the concerned police station.
- For a legal dispute concerning registration or non-registration of an FIR, obtain appropriate legal advice.
The Goa Police Citizen Portal also provides a View and Update of Request facility for checking submitted services and requests.
Information to Keep Ready
- FIR number, if known
- Police station
- District
- FIR registration date/year
- Name of complainant, where relevant
- Details of the incident
- Complaint/reference number, if available
What If the FIR Is Not Available Online?
- Check the details again: Confirm the FIR number, police station and date/year.
- Check whether an FIR was actually registered: An online complaint or service request does not necessarily mean an FIR exists.
- Contact the concerned police station: If the FIR was registered but is not visible online, contact the police station concerned.
- Preserve your documents: Keep complaint copies, FIR acknowledgement, FIR number, online reference number, emails/SMS received from Goa Police and supporting documents.
Goa Police E-FIR Facility
Goa Police separately provides an E-FIR Registration service through its Citizen Portal. This should be distinguished from the Register Complaint service.
Goa Police Online Citizen Services
| Service | Purpose |
|---|---|
| View FIR | View FIRs registered by police stations in Goa. |
| E-FIR Registration | Submit an eligible e-FIR through the dedicated facility. |
| Register Complaint | Submit an online police complaint. |
| Missing Item Related | Report missing or lost items. |
| Grievance Registration | Submit a grievance. |
| View and Update Request | Check and manage submitted service requests. |
| Block Stolen/Lost Mobile | Access mobile-related blocking service. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I view an FIR online in Goa?
Yes. Goa Police provides an official View FIR facility through its Citizen Portal for viewing FIRs registered by different police stations in Goa.
Do I need to register on the Goa Police portal?
Yes. The official View FIR page states that a user needs to register on the portal to use the facility.
Can I view a complaint online?
A complaint and an FIR are different records. Goa Police separately provides Register Complaint, View FIR and other citizen services.
Is an online complaint automatically an FIR?
No. An online complaint should not automatically be treated as an FIR. FIR registration is governed by the applicable criminal procedure and the facts disclosed.
What law currently governs FIR registration in Goa?
The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 is the current criminal procedure law. Section 173 deals with information in cognizable cases and Section 174 deals with non-cognizable cases.
Can I file an FIR electronically?
Section 173 BNSS recognises information concerning cognizable offences being given by electronic communication, subject to statutory requirements. Goa Police also provides a dedicated E-FIR Registration facility.
What should I do if my FIR is not visible online?
First verify the FIR number, police station and registration date. If the record is still unavailable, contact the concerned Goa Police station or use the appropriate citizen-service channel.
What is the official Goa Police website for viewing FIRs?
The official View FIR service is available through the Goa Police Citizen Portal.