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Missing Persons Report Form

Report a missing person online, capturing their description, last known location, and details that help officers respond quickly and carefully.

Description

The Missing Persons Report Form gives your department a clear, compassionate way to receive reports when someone goes missing. It captures the reporting person’s details and relationship to the missing person, along with the person’s name, date of birth, and last known location, so officers can act quickly.

A physical description, clothing last seen, and any medical or mental health conditions give officers vital detail for the search, while a recent photo upload aids identification. A field noting whether the person has been reported missing before adds important context for the response.

Capturing every detail carefully helps officers respond without delay. Sign up for a free Fun Forms account to customize the fields and embed this report form on your website.

Form fields

Everything the Missing Persons Report Form above collects — 16 fields, so you can see exactly what it captures before you make it your own.

Missing Person Report

  • Reporting Individual

    Name Icon
    Name
  • Your Email Address

    Email Icon
    Email
  • Your Phone Number

    Telephone Icon
    Telephone
  • Relationship to Missing Person

    Short Answer Icon
    Short Answer
  • Missing Person's Name

    Name Icon
    Name
  • Date of Birth

    Date Icon
    Date
  • Gender

    Single-Select Icon
    Single-Select
  • Last Known Location

    Short Answer Icon
    Short Answer
  • Date Last Seen

    Date Icon
    Date
  • Physical Description

    Long Answer Icon
    Long Answer
  • Clothing Worn When Last Seen

    Long Answer Icon
    Long Answer
  • Medical or Mental Conditions

    Long Answer Icon
    Long Answer
  • Upload Recent Photo

    Short Answer Icon
    Short Answer
  • Has this person been reported missing before?

    Yes/No Icon
    Yes/No
  • Any Additional Information

    Long Answer Icon
    Long Answer
  • Signature of Reporting Person

    Short Answer Icon
    Short Answer
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Template FAQs

Common questions about the Missing Persons Report Form — what it captures, when to use it, and how to make it your own.

What is a missing persons report form?

A missing persons report form is an online form used to report someone who has gone missing. It captures the missing person’s description, last known location, and any medical or mental health conditions, along with the reporter’s details, so officers have the information they need to respond quickly and appropriately.

Why ask about medical or mental conditions?

Recording any medical or mental health conditions is vital, because it can indicate whether a missing person is especially vulnerable or at risk. This information helps officers gauge urgency, plan the search appropriately, and ensure the right support is ready, which can make a real difference to the outcome.

How does a recent photo help?

A recent photo upload gives officers an accurate, current image to work from during a search. Photographs make identification far more reliable than a written description alone, can be shared quickly with those looking, and significantly improve the chances of locating the person safely and without delay.

What details speed up the response?

The last known location, date last seen, physical description, and clothing worn all help officers begin searching effectively. The more accurate detail a reporter provides, the faster officers can build a picture of the person’s movements and focus their efforts where they are most likely to make a difference.

Why note if reported missing before?

A field asking whether the person has been reported missing before gives officers valuable context. Previous reports can point to patterns, known locations, or circumstances that inform the current search, helping officers respond in a way that is both faster and better tailored to the individual situation.

Is the missing persons report form free?

Yes, this missing persons report form is completely free, and you can customize the fields to fit your department, embed it on your website, and go live with no coding required. Just create a free Fun Forms account to receive reports quickly and carefully online.