The report code of a car
A car's report code is a unique 4-digit code. These are the last 4 digits of your car's chassis number. The insurer needs this code to register your car with the RDW. Without this code, you cannot get car insurance. So keep the code safe.
This is a reporting code
Your car's report code is the last 4 digits of the chassis number. For a motorcycle, scooter or quad, these are the last 4 digits of the frame number. The registration code belongs to the license plate. If you have car insurance car insurance, the insurer needs the report code.
The reporting code allows the insurer:
Attach the appropriate vehicle to your application.
Check whether the vehicle may be insured.
Report code required for car insurance
To have your car registered as insured, you must provide both the report code and the license plate number to the insurance company at the same time. Without a report code, an insurer cannot activate car insurance.
When you take out or cancel car insurance, the insurer transmits the report code to the RDW. The RDW then checks whether the car is properly insured according to the rules in the Netherlands (at least a WA insurance).
Apply directly for car insurance for your new car
Are you getting a new car? Without the code, however, you can already compare insurance policies and select the most suitable car insurance. Once you have found the a car insurance, you will need the report code to purchase insurance.
You don't have to wait until after the transfer to insure your new car. Ask the seller for the license plate number and registration code in advance. When you apply for car insurance online, you can choose when the insurance starts. So you can arrange the insurance now, even if you don't pick up your car for a few days.
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Provide the correct reporting code to the insurance company
It is very important that you provide the correct reporting code to your insurer. If you provide a wrong code, the car cannot be registered with the RDW and your car will be registered as "uninsured.
Only when actually insuring the car should you have the code ready.
Report code lost
Have you lost your reporting code? There are several ways to retrieve the reporting code. The report code can be found on the registration certificate part 1B or on the registration card.
Don't have a license plate on hand? You can also find out your report code in other ways:
Under the hood or on the inside of your car's door.
Retrieve it from the RDW using your DigiD.
Inquire with the car salesman.
The difference between reporting code and registration code
The reporting code and the registration code of the car are sometimes mixed up. Yet these 2 codes both serve different purposes.
The registration code is needed when transferring, suspending, scrapping, exporting or trading in the car. The registration code is needed when buying car insurance.
Frequently asked questions about a car's report code
Where can I find my car's report code?
You can find the registration code on the registration certificate part 1B or on the registration card. It is the last four digits of the chassis number. If you do not have these documents to hand, you can often also find the registration code under the hood, on the inside of the door or you can request it via the RDW with your DigiD.
Why is the reporting code required for auto insurance?
The report code is required to register the car with the RDW as insured. Insurers use the report code to match the correct vehicle to your application and check whether the vehicle may be insured. Without a report code, a car insurance cannot be activated.
Can I insure a car without a reporting code?
No, without a reporting code, an insurer cannot issue the car insurance policy. You can compare premiums and select an insurance, but in order for the insurance to actually take effect, the reporting code is required. So ask for the code in a timely manner from the seller or look it up yourself.
How do I report the reporting code to the insurer?
When applying for car insurance, you provide the report code along with the license plate number to the insurer. This can often be done directly in the online application form. Make sure you use the correct code, otherwise the insurance cannot be registered with the RDW.
Do I need the report code when selling my car?
No, the registration code is only needed to take out or stop car insurance. When selling your car, it is precisely the registration code that is important for transferring the license plate to the buyer.
When should I provide the reporting code when applying for insurance?
You provide the report code at the time of your final application for insurance. This can be done directly when completing the application form. Only then can the insurer register your car with the RDW and the insurance is activated.
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