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I misplaced my car insurance card recently and I can’t seem to find it anywhere. I’m leaving for a road trip in a few days and I want to make sure my car is still insured with the proper coverage. How can I find out if my car is insured and up to date?

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Jack Walsh · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
No one wants or expects something to go wrong on a road trip, but accidents happen. To protect yourself, your occupants, and your vehicle, regularly review your
car insurance
policy, especially before a road trip.
To find out if your car is currently insured and what
types of insurance
are on your policy, locate your policy’s
declaration page
. You can find your declaration page and policy details using any of these methods:
  • Log into your insurance company’s app or website to view your policy details and make any policy changes.
  • Call your insurance company and ask if you are still insured and what coverage you have. (You can also request a physical copy of your insurance documents if you need them.)
  • Search your email to see if your policy information was sent to you when you purchased the policy.
  • Check your important documents in your house. Many people put all of their important documents in a folder or safe.
If you discover you are no longer insured, stay off the road until you get a new policy.
Driving while uninsured
is illegal and could result in fines or suspension of your license.
If you need to purchase a new policy or just want to ensure you aren’t overpaying, download
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