Insurance Card Policy Number: What It Is and Where To Find It

Your insurance card policy number is a unique ID for your car insurance plan. You’ll find it on your policy documents and physical and digital proof of coverage.
Written by Jessica Barrett
Edited by R.E. Fulton
If you need your
car insurance
policy number, you’ll find it on your insurance card and most other documents from your insurance company—and you’ll need to present it if you’re pulled over or in an accident.

Where is the policy number on an insurance card—and what’s it for?

The policy number on your auto insurance card is a unique number that your insurance company uses to process claims and service your policy. 
The easiest place to find your policy number is on your insurance card, which is easily accessible from the Jerry app. Navigate to the account tab and you’ll see a list of your policies, including your policy number. Click the policy for more details and to download your insurance card.
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The easiest place to find your policy number is on your insurance card, which is easily accessible from the Jerry app.
Navigate to the account tab and you’ll see a list of your policies, including your policy number. Click the policy for more details and to download your insurance card.
You can find your insurance policy number in a few other places, too:
  • Your physical insurance card
  • Any documents you’ve received from your insurance company
  • Digital proof of insurance on your insurer’s app (if available)
Your insurance card will also contain other information about you and your policy, including:
  • Name and address of named insured (and registered owner, if different from named insured)
  • Insurance company name
  • Vehicle year, make, model, and VIN
  • Policy start date and end date
Remember: You will have different policy numbers for your car insurance, home insurance, health insurance and any other policies you hold—even if you purchased them through the same company.

When you’ll need your car insurance policy number

You must keep
proof of insurance
in your vehicle at all times. This is a legal requirement in all states except New Hampshire, though even in NH some drivers require insurance. Be ready to show it if: 
  • Your vehicle is involved in an accident: You’ll need to provide any other drivers with your insurance information, including the insurance company name and policy number.
  • You’re pulled over by police: Police will always ask for proof of insurance when they conduct a traffic stop. With the exception of New Mexico, you can show them the policy number on your mobile device if you have a digital card.
  • You purchase a car: You’ll need to show proof of insurance
    before you can drive your new car
    off the lot.
  • You call your insurance provider: While your insurer can find your policy using other information, having your policy number on hand makes it quicker for the insurance agent and helps them easily locate any
    insurance claims
    .
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Even if you don’t purchase an insurance policy through Jerry, you can upload your insurance card to your profile so that you always have it on hand when needed.
This can be a lifesaver in the event of an accident, ensuring you have quick access to crucial information.
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You’ll need someone else’s policy number after an accident

After a car accident
, you’ll need to get insurance information for any other drivers involved—no matter who caused the accident or how serious it was. At a minimum, try to collect:
  • Name of the driver/policyholder
  • Contact information/phone number
  • License plate number
  • Insurance company name
  • Auto insurance policy number
Without this information, you could be on the hook for out-of-pocket repair costs and medical bills that would have otherwise been covered by another driver’s
liability insurance policy.
If the other driver didn’t volunteer their insurance policy information, reach out to the DMV or police with as much information as you have to try to track down their insurance company. 

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