Auto ID Cards: When You Might Need Them and How To Access Them
When do I need my auto ID card? Should I keep a printed copy in my vehicle? Answers to these questions and more.
When might I need my auto ID card?
Scenarios where you need your auto ID card may include, but are not limited to:
- In a traffic stop or car accident, you will need to show proof of insurance to police or exchange insurance information with other drivers involved
- When registering a newly purchased or leased vehicle (temporary proof of coverage is available in your online account)
- When renewing your vehicle's license plates/registration
- In some states, you need proof of insurance to pass a vehicle inspection
- When renting a vehicle, the rental car company may ask for proof of insurance
How do I access my auto ID card?
Your auto ID card is available in your online account or in the mobile app. Via the app, you can add your auto ID card to your Apple or Google Wallet for quick access.
Your auto ID card is available in your online account or in the mobile app. Via the app, you can add your auto ID card to your Apple or Google Wallet for quick access.
Do I need a printed copy?
Although digital proof of insurance is available and accepted in all states except for Massachusetts and New Mexico, we still recommend keeping a printed copy in your vehicle for quick and easy access. This can be especially helpful if you have teen drivers or other insured family members who do not have access to the mobile app.
Although digital proof of insurance is available and accepted in all states except for Massachusetts and New Mexico, we still recommend keeping a printed copy in your vehicle for quick and easy access. This can be especially helpful if you have teen drivers or other insured family members who do not have access to the mobile app.
How do I print it?
Log in to your online account or the mobile app. From there, you can download and print a PDF copy of your auto ID card.
Log in to your online account or the mobile app. From there, you can download and print a PDF copy of your auto ID card.
