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How do I check the insurance history of a car?
I'm starting a new insurance policy, but they want my prior insurance information. I've been insured with a few different companies. How can I check the insurance history of my car?
Emily Maracle · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
If you need to check the insurance history of your car, you have several options, so don’t stress!
First, you should check your car. Since you’re required to carry
proof of insurance
, you may have a copy of your ID cards or policy declaration page.You can also look through your email. Most
car insurance companies
send policy documents electronically, so you should have some record of past policies. You can use keywords like:- Car insurance
- Policy number
- Insurance policy
- ID cards
- Insurance payment
If you can’t find anything in your email, search your phone for insurance companies’ mobile apps. Most companies have online account access, so you may have downloaded past companies’ apps.
Apart from this, you could request the information from your state’s DMV. Insurance providers are usually required to submit proof of insurance to the DMV, so there should be some record of your prior insurance.
If none of these options work, you likely won’t receive a prior insurance discount from your new company. Although saving money is appealing, without proof, most companies won’t offer a discount.
You may also try to find discounts through other companies, then look up quotes with the
Jerry
app. Compare up to 50 quotes in just minutes to get the best rate possible for your car insurance needs.View full answer
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