Reader’s Question:

How long does it take for insurance carriers in Marietta to report my car insurance coverage to the state of Georgia DMV insurance system?

Patty

Marietta, GA

Insurance companies in Marietta and like any other cities in GA issuing or renewing motor vehicle liability insurance policies are required to electronically transmit the vehicle’s identification number (VIN) together with the policy’s effective date to the Georgia Department of Revenue’s Motor Vehicle Division insurance database within thirty days of the date the insurance coverage is to start. This database is called the Georgia Electronic Insurance Compliance System or GEICS and insurance companies must electronically report cancellations and additions or deletions of cars from existing policies as well.

To make sure that your insurance provider properly sent the DOR the policy information, the state of Georgia requests that all car owners compare the VIN on their current insurance card with the VIN listed on their tag receipt or registration certificate. If it does not match immediately contact your insurance company since only they can add, edit or delete information on the GEICS.

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