File an FIR Online in India: The 2026 Step-by-Step

Online portals register an e-FIR for limited cognizable offences; you still sign within 3 days.

Serious crimes like assault, rape or murder still need a police-station visit.

Cyber fraud above Rs 10 lakh on 1930/NCRP now auto-converts into an e-Zero FIR.

Track FIR status and download copies on your state CCTNS citizen portal, free of cost.

If police refuse, write to the SP first, then move the Magistrate under Section 175(3) BNSS.