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What you need for a car insurance quote (and what you can skip)
Short answer
For a real quote you need each driver's name and date of birth, your address, the cars (VIN or year, make and model), and your current coverage. Scan the barcode on your license (it fills your name, birth date and address) or link your current insurance, and you're done in about two minutes. You can start with less; the quote just gets more exact as you add details.
The list
| Item | Why it matters | Shortcut |
|---|---|---|
| Name and date of birth for each driver | Age and experience drive price | none |
| Driver license number | The insurer checks your driving record before it issues the policy | Given when you choose a quote, not in the quiz |
| Home address and ZIP | Florida prices change by ZIP | ZIP is enough to start |
| Vehicles | Repair costs, safety features | VIN, or year/make/model/trim |
| Current insurer and limits | Shows continuous coverage, which lowers price, and lets us quote the same coverage | Photo of your declarations page |
| Accidents and tickets in the last 3 to 5 years | Carriers check anyway; telling us avoids a surprise at binding | Rough dates are fine |
| How you use the car | Commute miles, rideshare, business | A quick answer |
| Lender name, if financed or leased | Must be on the policy | Your loan or lease paperwork |
What you can skip at the start
- The exact VIN (year, make and model is enough for a first number)
- Your current policy number
- A payment method (nothing is bought until you say yes)
Why the quiz never asks for your license number
Your license number and a photo of your license are protected personal information in Florida, so our quiz doesn't collect them. Scanning the barcode on the back of your license fills only your name, birth date and address, and the number stays on your phone. When you pick a quote, the insurer needs the number to check your driving record. That happens in the application, and it's the step where a price can change if the record shows something we didn't know.
The fastest ways to fill it in
- Scan your license. The barcode on the back fills your name, birth date and address. The license number is not saved.
- Link your current insurance. If your insurer supports it, linking pulls your cars, drivers and coverage so David can quote the same limits.
- Send a photo of your declarations page. It has every car, driver and limit on one page.
- Type it. About two minutes, and you can skip anything you don't have handy.
What happens after you send it
- David reviews it during business hours and quotes the carriers that fit your ZIP code, cars and drivers.
- You get your quotes as plain-English receipts by text or email, with every line explained.
- You pick one, or ask about any line. Nothing is bought until you say yes.
- At application, the insurer checks your driving record and may ask for photos of the car or proof of prior insurance.
Ready?
Start your quote. Scan your license or link your current insurance for the fastest route, or answer a few questions and let David fill in the rest with you.
FAQ
Will getting a quote hurt my credit?
Insurance quotes use a soft inquiry that doesn't affect your credit score.
How long does it take?
About two minutes online, or one short call.
Do I have to buy?
No. A quote is free and you decide.
Can I get a quote for a car I haven't bought yet?
Yes. Year, make, model and trim are enough to start; send the VIN when you have it.
Do you need my Social Security number?
Not to start. Our form never asks for it. If a carrier asks for it later to finish the quote or the policy, David tells you why and you decide.
Your policy’s wording decides what’s covered. David can walk you through yours.