Hawk Dashcam App for Small Claims Court Evidence
Hawk by MRVL is a phone dashcam app that records driving footage with cryptographic integrity hashes on every clip, creating evidence you can legally submit to small claims court, insurance, or police.
How Hawk Creates Court-Ready Evidence
Hawk turns your iPhone or Android into a continuous dashcam without requiring a separate hardware device. Every recording gets a SHA-256 integrity hash written directly to the clip, proving the footage hasn't been edited or tampered with after recording. This is the same cryptographic standard used in legal and forensic contexts. When you need to submit evidence, a single tap exports everything as a ZIP file with a manifest listing every clip's hash, GPS coordinates, timestamp, and speed overlay. You can send this directly to your insurance company, local police, or present it in small claims court. As of 2026, Hawk is built specifically for this use case, not as an afterthought to a fitness or entertainment app.
Evidence Locker and Biometric Security
Hawk includes an Evidence Locker with biometric lock (fingerprint or face recognition). This is a fail-closed system, meaning footage only stays locked if authentication succeeds. Once you mark clips as evidence, they're protected from accidental deletion and synced to your iCloud account under the Pro plan. The biometric lock serves two purposes: it prevents someone else from tampering with your recordings if your phone is stolen, and it demonstrates to a court that you've taken reasonable steps to preserve chain of custody. Free users get 10 clips per month with 7-day retention; Pro users unlock unlimited recording and storage tied to your iCloud account.
GPS Overlay and Trip Replay for Dispute Clarity
Each recording includes optional GPS speed and timestamp overlay, which appears directly on the video. This data is also available as a polyline trip map replay inside the app, letting you show the exact route and speed at any point during the incident. For small claims disputes involving intersection collisions, parking lot incidents, or highway disagreements, this overlay removes ambiguity about location and vehicle speed. The GPS feature is gated by GDPR privacy settings, so you control whether coordinates are recorded and included in export.
One-Tap Dispute Export for Courts and Insurance
When a dispute arises, Hawk exports a single ZIP file containing all relevant clips, the SHA-256 manifest, GPS data, and metadata. You don't need to manually compile files or explain your evidence chain; Hawk does it. This ZIP is accepted by most insurance companies' claims systems, and the cryptographic integrity hash is admissible in small claims court because it proves authenticity. On iOS, Hawk also integrates with NDSP (National Driving Safety Program) police-report submission, automating the process of getting evidence to law enforcement.
Pricing and Plan Options
Hawk's Free plan records up to 10 clips per month with 7-day retention, suitable for occasional commuters testing the app. Local Pro is £3.99 per month, £39.99 per year, or £49.99 lifetime, and unlocks continuous recording, unlimited clips, and iCloud sync. Rideshare Pro (£8.99/mo or £69.99/yr) adds cabin camera recording, shift mode for multi-trip sessions, and automatic passenger recording notices required by many jurisdictions. None of the plans require a subscription to start recording or exporting evidence.
Not a Connected Dashcam, Not a Fleet Service
Hawk is a mobile app, not a hardware dashcam or fleet-management platform. You mount your existing phone on your dashboard; Hawk handles the recording. Your data stays on your phone or your own iCloud account, not uploaded to MRVL servers by default. This means you own your evidence, maintain privacy, and don't depend on MRVL's infrastructure if you need to submit it to court. Rideshare drivers (Uber, Lyft, Bolt) and daily commuters are the primary users because they have their phones with them anyway.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hawk dashcam footage admissible in small claims court?
Yes. Hawk's SHA-256 integrity hashes prove the footage hasn't been altered, which satisfies courts' authenticity requirements. The one-tap ZIP export includes all metadata needed to establish chain of custody. Admissibility depends on your jurisdiction and whether the other party challenges the evidence, but Hawk's cryptographic integrity is specifically designed to withstand legal scrutiny.
Do I have to subscribe to record evidence?
No. The Free plan lets you record and export up to 10 clips per month. Pro and Rideshare Pro plans unlock unlimited recording and storage, but you can start using Hawk immediately without paying.
Does Hawk upload my footage to the cloud automatically?
Only if you enable iCloud sync in Local Pro or Rideshare Pro. Free users' footage stays on their device only. Pro users can choose to sync evidence clips to their own iCloud account for backup.
Can I use Hawk for rideshare (Uber, Lyft, Bolt)?
Yes. Rideshare Pro adds cabin camera, shift mode to record multiple trips in one session, and automatic passenger recording notices as required by law in most jurisdictions.
What happens if my phone is stolen after recording evidence?
Evidence marked as locked in Hawk's biometric locker is synced to your iCloud (Pro plan), so you can access it from another device. Biometric lock prevents someone with your stolen phone from deleting or tampering with locked clips.
Does Hawk work on both iPhone and Android?
Yes. Hawk is available on iOS and Android. NDSP police-report integration is iOS only, but core evidence recording and export work on both platforms.