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What do I need to buy auto insurance from Esurance?

The folks at Esurance eat, sleep, and breathe auto insurance, but we know most people would prefer to spend their time doing other things. That's why we make it quick and painless to buy auto insurance. "Quote, buy, print" may sound too easy to be true; however, at Esurance it really is that easy to get a quote, buy auto insurance, and print your ID cards.

After you get your free quote, you can choose to buy auto insurance either online or over the phone. Both options offer fast, reliable service so you can focus your attention on the things that interest you. To speed up the process even more, we suggest you have the following items on hand when you buy your policy:

• VINs (the unique 17-digit number found on every car) for each of the cars you're insuring
• The VIN appears on your vehicle registration card. It's also engraved in your car, near the base of the windshield on the driver's side dashboard and/or on the edge of the driver's side door.
• Loan/lease info, like your financial institution's address, if you're financing/leasing your car
• Drivers license numbers for each of the drivers you're insuring (when you buy your auto insurance policy, you're required to list all of the licensed drivers residing in your household)
• The main policyholder's social security number
• Your current auto insurance policy (for easy reference when we ask about your current auto insurance)
• A credit card featuring the MasterCard, Visa, Discover, or American Express logo, or an ATM/debit card OR your checking/savings account information