Information Required for an Online Auto Quote

If you want a quick auto insurance quote online, you should be ready with the information every auto insurance company will require.

This page lists the required:

  • Driver information

  • Vehicle information

  • Vehicle usage information

  • Information about coverage amounts

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Driver Information

  • age, address,occupation, gender, and marital status
  • driver's liscense information
  • driving history for the past five years (violations, and accidents)
  • all auto insurance claims from the past five years
  • type of occupation and years employed
  • housing information (whether you rent or own)
  • number of drivers using vehicle
  • credit profile

If you're a little fuzzy on the exact dates of any violations or accidents, don't worry. The provider will double-check. Likewise for your credit history. Most insurers give lower rates to drivers with good credit, so they will check it for you. But any errors they find may affect the quote you've been given.

Vehicle Information

  • your vehicle's year, make, model, and series
  • all anti-theft and/or safety devices on the vehicle
  • whether the vehicle is finaced, leased, or owned outright
  • vehicle registration inforamtion and VIN

The VIN, or vehicle identification number, can usually be found inside the glove compartment on the right.

Vehicle Usage

  • the vehicle's primary use (business, pleasure, etc.)
  • weekly and annual mileage
  • whether the vehicle is usd for any commercial purposes

Most standard online auto insurance companies won't insure vehicles used for commercial purposes.

Coverage amounts

  • levels of coverage for liability, and medical payments insurance
  • desired coverage levels
  • deductibles on collision and comprehensive insurance (when applicable)
  • details of your current (or last previous) auto insurance policy.


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