Cost of Requesting Additional Credit Reports


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Pursuant to a recent amendment to the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act, every major nationwide consumer credit reporting company is now required by the law to provide you with a copy of free credit report once every 12 months, upon your request, at no cost to you.

If you need additional credit reports within a given 12 month period, you may be able to do so for a nominal fee. Certain states also have passed legislation which entitle you to a free report or a report at a reduced rate. Please consult with the following table to determine your cost of requesting a consumer credit report in your state of residence.

If You Live In: First Report Is: Additional Reports Are:
California $8.00 $8.00
Colorado Free $8.00
Connecticut $5.00 $7.50
Georgia 2 Free Reports $9.00
Maine $2.00 $2.00
Maryland Free $5.00
Massachusetts Free $8.00
Minnesota $3.00 $9.00
Montana $8.50 $8.50
New Jersey Free $8.00
U.S. Virgin Islands $1.00 $1.00
Vermont Free $7.50


Depending upon your circumstances, you may be entitled to more than one free credit report within a given 12 months period. Check out how to get free consumer credit reports page for more details.