coverage in the state of North Carolina, you’ll get an FS-1 form from your car insurance company.
In addition to your contact information, the North Carolina FS-1 form shows:
The effective date of your auto insurance policy
Your vehicle’s year, make, and model
Your vehicle identification number (VIN)
To get an FS-1 form, you need to purchase the minimum amount of car insurance coverage that is mandated by the state of North Carolina. In 2023, that minimum is:
If for some reason you don’t have or don’t want an FS-1 insurance form, you can also self-certify that you have the appropriate liability coverage required by North Carolina state law. In order to self-certify, you need to provide:
Every state has the equivalent of an FS-1 form, but most states simply call it a certificate of insurance. There’s not really anything special about an FS-1 form, other than the name.