How a Filing Request Works
Tell us the state and the form; a licensed professional takes it from there.
State filing request
Liability and cargo filings for intrastate carriers. Free.
Name the state and form
Form E, Form H or a replacement filing.
Talk with an agent
A licensed agent or partner may follow up about your operation.
Bind coverage
The policy must meet the state's minimums.
Insurer files
The filing goes to the state agency.
Keep these handy
- State application or permit number
- Exact legal business name and DBA
- Vehicle list with weights
- Any cancellation notice you received
- Prior insurer details
Start with the state's instructions
The agency that issues your permit usually publishes what it requires: which forms, which limits and how insurers file. Read those instructions first, or bring them to the conversation with the agent, so the policy and the filing match the state's expectations.
Why the insurer matters
Not every insurer is authorized to file in every state or for every type of operation. Ask whether the insurer can make the filing you need before comparing prices, so you do not choose a policy that cannot be filed.
Confirming the filing
After the insurer files, check with the state agency or its online lookup that the filing appears on your record. Keep a copy of any confirmation with your permit paperwork.
No commitment
A filing quote is free to request, and you are under no obligation to accept it.
If you have a deadline
When a state has given you a date, such as a permit expiration or a cancellation effective date, put it on the request form under the filing type and mention it when the agent calls. Filings take time to process, and the agent can tell you whether the insurer files electronically or on paper in your state, which affects how quickly the record updates.
A state agency is asking for proof of insurance?
Tell us the state and what kind of filing it wants. A licensed agent or partner may contact you about coverage with the filing.