Required Bike Insurance Papers for Renewal
To successfully renew your plan, here are the documents required for two-wheeler insurance renewal.
Policyholder’s details, such as name, age, address, gender, etc.
Registration Certificate (RC)
Driving licence
Existing or expired bike insurance policy number
Documents Required for Changing Bike Insurance Provider
If you want to switch to a new insurance provider from your existing insurer, you must submit the following documents:
Proof of identity (PAN card, Aadhaar card, driving licence, or passport)
Proof of address (PAN card, Aadhaar card, driving licence, passport, Ration card, or Voter’s ID)
Passport-size photo
Driving licence
Bike Registration Certificate (RC)
Expired or existing two-wheeler insurance policy number
Documents Required for Two-wheeler Insurance Claim
Based on the bike insurance claim type, the documents required can be different in case of an accident, theft, or third-party damage. You can keep the below-mentioned bike insurance claim documents ready while filing an insurance claim.
Documents Required for Two-Wheeler Insurance Accident Claim
Following are the documents you need in order to properly carry out a two-wheeler insurance accident claim.
Duly signed and filled claim settlement form
Copy of two-wheeler insurance policy
Copy of Registration Certificate (RC) of your bike
Copy of FIR in case of a major accident
Copy of Driver's Licence
Original tax receipt
Original invoice of repair and payment slip in case of reimbursement claim
Original invoice of repair for cashless claim
Documents Required for Two-Wheeler Insurance Theft Claim
You will need the following documents for a two-wheeler insurance theft claim.
Duly signed and filled claim settlement form
Copy of two-wheeler insurance policy
Copy of Registration Certificate (RC) of your bike
Original copy of FIR
Copy of driver's licence
Original tax receipt
No trace report for the stolen vehicle issued by the police
Theft declaration from the concerned Regional Transport Office (RTO)
Form 28, Form 29, Form 30, and 35
Bike keys and warranty card
Documents Required for Third-Party Bike Insurance Claim
In order to claim third-party bike insurance, you will need the following documents.
Duly signed and filled claim settlement form
Copy of two-wheeler insurance policy
Copy of Registration Certificate (RC) of your bike
FIR in case of major accident or theft
Copy of driver's licence
Steps to Follow After Your Misplace Bike Insurance Papers
It is common to misplace or lose your bike insurance papers. However, it isn’t recommended to drive your vehicle without your scooter’s insurance papers. Get a duplicate copy immediately. Let’s understand the steps you should follow in case you lose your bike insurance policy documents:
Intimate Your Insurance Provider
Inform your insurance company regarding the lost bike insurance documents as soon as possible. The insurer will assist you with the process to receive the duplicate policy documents.
You must file a First Information Report (FIR) at the nearest police station regarding the loss of your insurance documents. Submit your two-wheeler insurance details such as your policy number, type of bike insurance, and the name of the insurance company.
Apart from intimating your insurance company, you need to submit a written application to request for a duplicate copy of bike insurance. Mention your bike insurance details such as the policy number, type of insurance plan, your name, etc. You can also attach the FIR and submit the application.
You can publish an advertisement in the local newspapers containing your name, contact number, two-wheeler policy number, and registration number.
The last step is to sign an indemnity bond on non-judicial stamp papers to obtain a two-wheeler insurance duplicate copy. Make sure to check if the bond has mentioned your full name. Along with the signatures of two witnesses, the indemnity bond can be submitted to the insurance company.
To Conclude
With this information, you can easily renew your bike insurance policy or file a claim with the right documents. Remember to carry a hard or soft copy of your two-wheeler insurance policy while riding your bike to avoid any penalties. You can store your policy papers digitally with the help of IRDAI’s e-Vahan Bima app or other third-party applications for ease.
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