Car Insurance Declaration Page

what is an insurance declaration page

When you get car insurance through the AARP ® Auto Insurance Program from The Hartford, 1 you’ll get a packet that explains your policy and how it works. In that packet is a declaration page. You may be wondering, “What is an insurance declaration page?”

Your auto insurance declarations page, also called a dec page or information page, includes important information about your car insurance policy, such as:

What Does an Auto Insurance Declaration Page Show?

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Your auto insurance declaration page is where you’ll find key information about your policy. Think of this page of your insurance policy as a summary of your coverage. The declaration page includes details on your:

Be aware that your declaration page won’t include certain coverage details, like excluded drivers. And depending on your insurer, your declaration page may not include any endorsements you added to your auto insurance policy.

When Will I Need My Car Insurance Declaration Page?

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You may need your car insurance declaration page if you’re buying a car and have to provide proof of insurance. You can also use your declaration page to help you compare car insurance quotes if you’re looking for a new insurer.

Where Can I Get an Insurance Declaration Page?

If you have coverage through the AARP Auto Insurance Program from The Hartford, you can contact The Hartford to request a declaration page:

Common Questions About Insurance Declaration Pages

What Does a Declaration Page for Insurance Look Like?

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Depending on your coverage, an insurance declaration page can be one page or a couple of pages. It’ll include sections with bolded text telling you details about your policy.

Is a Declaration Page Proof of Insurance?

Yes, a declaration page is also known as a certificate of insurance, or proof of insurance. That’s because you wouldn’t have a declaration page if you didn’t have insurance coverage.

Insurance Declaration Pages for Other Policies From The Hartford

Insurance declaration pages aren’t just for car insurance. You’ll get a declaration page for other types of insurance, such as:

A homeowners insurance declaration page, as well as other insurance declaration pages, will include the same type of policy information that you can find on your car insurance information page.

Get a Car Insurance Quote Today

The Hartford is here to help protect you and your loved ones on the road. With the AARP Auto Insurance Program from The Hartford, you can enjoy coverage that you can customize to fit your needs, as well as discounts for cost savings. Whether you need a copy of your auto insurance declaration page or help filing a claim, we’ve got your back. Get a car insurance quote today.

Last Updated: September 21, 2023 Additional disclosures below.

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