Written by Q: Do I need to carry proof of insurance in my car? What If I don’t have a card?
AIS Answer: yes, absolutely. Not only do you have to carry proof of insurance, but your car insurance must also be current!
When your policy is about to renew or if you’ve been issued a policy you will get your insurance cards in the mail in about a week typically. However, many major companies, especially if you do this over the phone or online, will gladly fax you the insurance documents you need. In fact many lenders require you to show proof of current insurance before you purchase or lease a new vehicle, or test drive one for that matter – so giving your insurance company a call and having them fax over proof of insurance can really speed the process up.
Another option if you don’t have your insurance card, a fax machine, or you’ve misplaced the document, is to go to your insurance companies web site, log in, and print out your proof of insurance. While you’re still logged in remember to request that they reissue your insurance cards via mail.
