After you set up your State Farm car insurance policy, you’ll receive an insurance ID card as proof of financial responsibility—also known as proof of insurance. You can access your card anytime through your online account or mobile app.
Need home, small business, or life insurance? State Farm has you covered! With these types of insurance, you won’t usually need to provide proof of insurance. But if you’re looking for State Farm car insurance
, you’ll need an insurance card anytime you hit the road. In this guide, we’ll take a closer look at how to get one and why you’ll need an insurance ID card. How to get your State Farm auto insurance ID card
Need your State Farm insurance card? You can easily download a copy from your online account or request one through email. As a policyholder, you can also access a digital insurance card through the State Farm Mobile App.
Online: Log into your State Farm account, then select “Get your ID card.” From there, you’ll be able to view, save, print, or email your State Farm ID card.
Mobile app: Download your ID card to your mobile device through the App Store or Google Play. You can view, save, and email your card via the State Farm app.
Please note that you can also contact your State Farm agent—hopefully Jake—for a new insurance identification card to be sent your way. State Farm does not send insurance ID cards via fax.
Once you enroll for a new insurance policy with State Farm, you’ll soon receive an email with a link to your insurance ID card. Don’t forget to download and print it (if you don’t have a printer, contact your local public library for low-cost or free printing!) as proof of insurance
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What’s included on your State Farm insurance card
As proof of financial responsibility, your State Farm ID card demonstrates that you’ve purchased the minimum required insurance coverage in compliance with your state’s law.
Here’s everything your State Farm insurance card shows:
The name and address of your insurance providers
Your insurance provider’s NAIC (National Association of Insurance Commissioners) number
Your vehicle’s make, model, and vehicle identification number (VIN)
The effective date of your insurance policy
The expiration date of your insurance policy
Need to access your deductible or coverage limits? You’ll find this particular insurance information on your declarations page
. Don’t confuse this with your insurance card—your declarations page is not considered proof of insurance. Can you show proof of insurance on your phone?
Most states allow motorists to show electronic proof of insurance via mobile phone during traffic stops—unless you live in New Mexico
. If you get stopped by law enforcement, you can show the officer proof of insurance with your insurance ID card through the State Farm Mobile App. But State Farm isn’t the only insurance company to jump on the mobile bandwagon. Other top insurance providers, including Allstate
, GEICO
, and Progressive
, also use digital ID cards alongside physical insurance identification cards. With a State Farm policy, you can quickly and easily show proof of insurance through your mobile device. MORE: The penalties for using fake proof of insurance
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FAQs
Yes—you can use digital insurance ID cards in Florida. New Mexico is the only state in the nation that does not allow digital insurance ID cards as proof of financial responsibility.
The State Farm NAIC (National Association of Insurance Commissioners) number is 25178.