What is an accident report?
An accident report is a joint form that both involved parties fill out after a traffic accident. The form gives insurance companies the information they need to assess liability and process any compensation claims.
- Maps the sequence of events – what happened, where and when
- Describes visible damage on both vehicles
- Collects contact information and insurance details for both parties
- Forms the basis for the insurance company's case processing
What do you do after a traffic accident?
The order matters. Here are the most important steps after a collision.
- 1
Secure the scene
Turn on hazard lights and set up a warning triangle. Make sure everyone is safe and call an ambulance if needed.
- 2
Fill out the accident reportIMPORTANT
Both parties fill out the standardized form on the spot — either digitally here or on paper. The form documents the sequence of events and the parties' information.
- 3
Take photos of the damage
Document the damage on both vehicles with photos. Include license plates and the accident scene.
- 4
Report the damage to the insurance company
Use your insurance company's website or app to report the claim. Have the accident report and photos ready.
- 5
Contact the police if needed
Police are not always necessary for minor collisions. But for personal injury, intoxicated drivers, or when liability is unclear, the police should be contacted.
How eSkademelding works
A secure digital process that ensures both parties get a correctly completed form — ready for the insurance company
Create accident report
Start a new accident report in the browser — no app download required
Share with the other party
Send the link via SMS or Messenger — the other party fills in their part
Fill out the form
Both parties fill in vehicle details and the sequence of events
Pay and receive PDF
One party pays NOK 299 via Vipps — both receive the completed PDF
Why a digital claim form?
Digital vs. paper form — what's the difference?
Download the accident report form
Prefer paper? Download the standardized form for free and print at home — no account, no registration.
Want to save time? Fill out digitally — both parties receive a completed PDF by email immediately for only NOK 299.
Frequently asked questions about accident reports
Everything you need to know about digital accident reporting after a traffic accident
?What is an electronic accident report?
An electronic accident report is the same standardized form as the paper version, but filled out digitally in the browser. Both parties fill out their own section — you send a link to the other party, and both receive a completed PDF immediately.
?Is the digital accident report approved by the insurance company?
Yes. eSkademelding.no uses the official standard form approved by all Norwegian insurance companies, including If, Gjensidige, Tryg, Fremtind and SpareBank 1.
?Do both parties need to pay?
No. Only one party pays NOK 299 via Vipps when the form is completed. Both parties receive an identical PDF by email.
?What if the other party refuses to fill in digitally?
You can download the free PDF form and fill it in on paper. Alternatively, you can fill in your part digitally and enter the other party's information manually.
?Do I need to contact the police after a traffic accident?
The police are not always necessary. For minor collisions without personal injury, an accident report is sufficient. But for personal injury, an intoxicated driver, or an unclear liability question, you should contact the police.
?Can I fill out the form on my phone?
Yes. eSkademelding.no is optimized for mobile — you can fill out the form on the spot right after the accident from your phone.