GUIDES
Check Insurance Validity of Your Car/Bike Online: A Guide
LAST EDITED BY SHEFAALI BOPANA ON AUGUST 21, 2024.
- How to Check Your Vehicle Insurance?
- Check Vehicle Insurance Validity on Insurance Provider’s Website
- Check Vehicle Insurance Validity on Parivahan Sewa Website
- Check Vehicle Insurance Validity on RTO Website
- Check Vehicle Insurance Validity on mParivahan app
- Check Vehicle Insurance Validity on IIB portal
- Check Vehicle Insurance Validity Offline
- Conclusion
- Frequently Asked Questions
How to Check Your Vehicle Insurance?
Even if you lose or forget your vehicle insurance details, you can still check whether your vehicle’s insured. The methods to go about this are fairly straightforward and can be done smoothly via the internet. This is largely owed to the superior after-sales service provided by new-age digital insurance providers.
In this blog, let’s learn how to check your bike or car insurance validity online.
Check Vehicle Insurance Validity on Insurance Provider’s Website
To check your vehicle’s insurance status and validity, visit your insurance provider’s website or app and keep these documents/numbers handy:
- Registered Mobile Number/Registered Email ID
- Vehicle Insurance Policy Number
Check Vehicle Insurance Validity on Parivahan Sewa Website
Follow these steps to check your vehicle insurance status and validity on the Parivahan Sewa website:
Check Vehicle Insurance Validity on RTO Website
Follow these steps to check your vehicle insurance status and validity on the RTO website:
Check Vehicle Insurance Validity on mParivahan app
Follow these steps to check your vehicle insurance status and validity on the mParivahan app:
Check Vehicle Insurance Validity on IIB portal
Follow these steps to check your vehicle insurance status and validity on the IIB portal:
Check Vehicle Insurance Validity Offline
You can also check your vehicle insurance status and validity offline, by visiting your insurance provider’s office or your nearest RTO office.
Conclusion
In conclusion, losing or forgetting your vehicular insurance details is no longer a cause for concern, thanks to the convenience provided by new-age digital insurance providers. Checking the validity of your vehicle's insurance can be easily done online, thanks to platforms like the Insurance Information Bureau (IIB) website and VAHAN e-Services. By following the simple steps outlined in this guide, you can access the insurance details of a car or bike involved in an accident. The IIB website maintains comprehensive records of insured vehicles, while the VAHAN e-Services website offers an alternative solution if the IIB website is unavailable. These online services have made it convenient for individuals to access their insurance information and verify the validity of their policies, contributing to a smoother and more efficient process for insurance-related inquiries.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do you check if your insurance is updated or not?
You can check whether a vehicle’s insurance policy has been updated or not by visiting the IIB web portal. You can also visit the website of the concerned company you got your vehicle insured from to check if your insurance is updated.
2. How to check if I'm insured?
You can check your vehicle’s insurance policy to determine whether or not you are insured or else call up your insurance provider. The Insurance Information Bureau (or IIB) website and the VAHAN e-Services website also allow you to check whether your vehicle’s insurance policy is active.
3. What is the benefit of checking car insurance status online?
There are multiple benefits of checking your car insurance status online. From how convenient and time saving it is to how easily you can access your claim status and renew your insurance, it's all on your fingertips.
4. How to check a cars insurance status offline?
In India, there are several ways to check a car's insurance status offline:
- Contact the insurance company
- Visit the insurance company office
- Check with the Regional Transport Office (RTO): You can visit the Regional Transport Office (RTO) where your car is registered and ask for the status of your car insurance. They can provide you with information on the validity of your insurance and the insurance company.
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