How to Get Your Allstate Insurance ID Card

Allstate policyholders can access, download, and print their insurance ID card 24/7 online or through the mobile app.
Written by Mariza Morin
Reviewed by Kaitlin May
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Once you set up your Allstate car insurance policy, you’ll receive an ID card that acts as proof of insurance. Easily access your card anytime online or through the Allstate app. 
Allstate sells many types of insurance from property to business insurance—they even offer pet insurance and phone protection! But you usually don’t need to provide proof of insurance for these coverages. Conversely, Allstate
car insurance
comes with an insurance ID card that you’ll need anytime you’re behind the wheel. 
In this article, we’ll go over how to get an Allstate ID card and why you’ll need one. 

How to get your Allstate auto insurance ID card

You can get your Allstate insurance card by downloading a copy from your online account or requesting one by mail. But to make things even easier, policyholders can also access a digital insurance card through the Allstate mobile app. 
  • Online: Log into your Allstate account and go to “Get your ID cards.” From there, you can view, save, print, or email your Allstate ID card. 
  • Mail: If you don’t have a printer, you can request a physical copy of your ID card by accessing your Allstate account online or by calling your agent. 
  • Mobile app: Download your ID card right to your mobile device through the App Store or Google Play to view, save, and email your card through the Allstate mobile app. 
Once you sign up for an insurance policy with Allstate, you’ll receive a confirmation email with a link to your new ID card. Make sure to download and print it as
proof of insurance
. Keep a copy in your vehicle to have as a backup in case you don’t have your mobile phone on hand. 
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What’s included on your Allstate insurance card

Your Allstate identification card is essentially proof of financial responsibility. It shows that you’re carrying the minimum amount of insurance coverage required by your state, along with: 
  • The name and address of your insurance company
  • Your insurance company’s NAIC (National Association of Insurance Commissioners) number 
  • Your Allstate
    policy number
     
  • Your full name
  • Your vehicle’s make, model, and vehicle identification number (VIN)
  • The effective date of your insurance policy 
  • The expiration date of your insurance policy
If you’re looking for specific insurance information, like your precise deductible or coverage limits, you’ll have to check out your
declarations page
. But be aware that your declarations page is not proof of insurance—unlike your insurance ID card. 

Can you show proof of insurance on your phone?

Yes—drivers are permitted to show electronic proof of insurance during traffic stops in all states except
New Mexico
. If you get pulled over by the police, all you have to do is pull up your insurance ID card on your Allstate mobile app. You can also download your ID card to your Apple Wallet for even quicker access—unless you’re driving through the Land of Enchantment. 
Along with physical insurance cards, many top insurance providers nowadays such as
GEICO
,
Progressive
, and
State Farm
use digital identification cards. With an Allstate insurance policy, you can show proof of insurance either through the app or a traditional physical card. 
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FAQs

You can get your Allstate App ID card by opening the app and selecting “Get ID cards.” If you don’t have the Allstate mobile app, you can download it through the App Store or Google Play. You can also text “IDCARDS” to 25788 for a link to download it.
Yes. In the Allstate mobile app, just go to “My Policies” and select your policy. On that same screen, simply select the “Add to Wallet” option to download your ID card to your Apple Wallet.
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