As soon as you sign up for a Progressive car insurance policy, you’ll get an ID card that functions as proof of insurance. You can access that card 24/7 through the website and app.
While Progressive sells several types of insurance, from homeowners to renters insurance and life insurance, you won’t regularly need to provide proof of insurance for those types of coverage. Progressive car insurance, on the other hand, comes with an insurance card that you should keep on hand at all times. Here’s how to get it (and why you need it).
Learn more: Everything you need to know about Progressive car insurance
How to get your Progressive auto insurance ID card
To get your insurance card from Progressive, you can download a copy from your online account or request a copy by mail or fax. Progressive policyholders can also access a digital insurance card through the mobile app at any time.
- Online: Log in to your Progressive account and select “Get your ID card.” You’ll be directed to a page where you can view, save, print, or email your ID card.
- Mail: Don’t have a printer available? You can request a physical copy of your card by either logging into your Progressive account or calling an agent.
- Fax: Sometimes the old ways are the best ways. Call 1-866-749-7436 to have your Progressive insurance ID card faxed to a location of your choosing.
As soon as you sign up for an insurance policy with Progressive, you should receive an email with a link to your insurance identification card. Download and print it if possible so that you can keep a copy in your vehicle as proof of insurance.
Learn more: How to get proof of insurance before buying a car
What’s included on your Progressive insurance card
Your Progressive ID card acts as proof of financial responsibility, showing that you’ve purchased at least the minimum amount of insurance coverage required by law in your state. It won’t show your specific coverage selections, limits or rates. Instead, it shows:
- The name and address of your insurance company (i.e., Progressive)
- The company’s NAIC (National Association of Insurance Commissioners) number
- Your policy number
- Your first and last name (under “named insured”)
- Your car’s make, model, and vehicle identification number (VIN)
- The effective date and expiration date of your policy
For more detailed insurance information—such as the exact coverage limits or deductibles on your policy—you’ll need to head to your declarations page. Keep in mind, though, that, unlike your insurance card, your declarations page can’t be used as proof of insurance.
Learn more: Where can I find my car insurance policy number?
Can you show proof of insurance on your phone?
Every state except for New Mexico allows drivers to show electronic proof of insurance on their phone during a traffic stop. In other words, if you’re pulled over and asked to show your driver’s license, registration, and proof of insurance, you can pull up your insurance ID card on the Progressive app—unless you’re in New Mexico.
Most major car insurance companies, including GEICO, Allstate, and State Farm, use digital ID cards in addition to traditional physical auto insurance cards. With a Progressive policy, you’ll have the option to show proof of insurance on your phone through the app or a physical card that you’ve printed out.
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R.E. Fulton is an expert insurance writer specializing in car ownership topics from car shopping and loan advice to insurance and repair guides. R.E.’s mission is to create unique and accessible content that helps readers to become more successful and independent car owners. R.E. has written and edited over 900 high-performing articles for Jerry, with an average of 1 million+ views. As a senior writer on Jerry’s editorial team, R.E. draws on over 10 years of experience as a professional writer and digital publishing specialist. Prior to joining Jerry’s editorial team in 2021, R.E. worked as a writing coach at Columbia University, the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), and the University of Rochester. They serve as a managing editor for peer-reviewed history publication Nursing Clio, where their work has appeared regularly since 2015.
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