How to Add License Plate Number to New Car Insurance?
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After purchasing a new car, you need to buy insurance for the vehicle before registering the license plate. This results in the first-year insurance policy not displaying the license plate number. Once you obtain the new car's license plate number, you can apply to the respective insurance company for a policy endorsement to add the new license plate number.
Updating insurance with new license plate is actually quite simple. I just went through this process: bought a new car, got temporary insurance first. After receiving the official license plate, I immediately contacted the insurance company's customer service hotline and provided them with the new plate number. The agent verified my policy number and identity information, then asked me to submit license plate photos online or email them. The whole process took less than 10 minutes to complete, and the policy was automatically updated – I could even view the new policy on the mobile app. This must be done promptly, otherwise driving without proper coverage may invalidate your insurance, causing claim complications in case of accidents. I recommend handling this as soon as you get plates for your new car to avoid safety risks. Some insurance apps even support smart recognition for uploading license plate photos – super convenient!