ACORD 23 Form (2016/03) Vehicle Insurance Certificate Fillable

Vehicle or Equipment Certificate of Insurance

ACORD 23 (2016/03)

Property & Casualty

March 2016

01 page

PDF, Fillable PDF


An Acord 23 is a legal certificate of proof that a specific vehicle or equipment has adequate liability insurance. The insurance agent or broker issues this form for rental agreements, loans, fleet management, and vehicle leases. The fillable Acord vehicle or equipment certificate of insurance ensures transparent communication between the insurer, the policyholder, and all involved third parties. It helps mitigate financial loss during commercial and personal insurance transactions.


It serves as proof that a specific vehicle or equipment has active insurance coverage to assure lenders or lessors of protection against risks.

Provide required proof of insurance, including a prerequisite for equipment or vehicle lease to enable smooth leasing transactions.

The Acord 23 fillable form provides detailed equipment or vehicle information to ensure coverage meets the assets’ requirements.

The authorized representative’s signature of an insurance agent improves the protection and mitigate the fraud risks.


Includes manufacturing year, make, model, and vehicle identification number (VIN).

Contains producer and policyholder details to streamline communication.

Maintains the record of insurance type, certificate number, revision number, and effective and expiration date.

Includes the type of additional interest, along with name and address, to understand the insurance policy.

The authorized signature makes the certificate valuable and mitigates fraudulent activities.


  1. Write the date of issuance.
  2. Mention the producer and policyholder details, including name, address, and contact number.
  3. Write the vehicle or equipment details, including manufacturing year, make, model, body type, VIN number, serial number, value, and description.
  4. Write the certificate number, revision number, insurance type, policy number, effective date, expiration date, and limits.
  5. Tick the vehicle or equipment additional interest type, description, name, and address.
  6. Ensure the cancellation clause.
  7. Get the signature or authorized representative.

It is often required to ensure insurance coverage that the specific vehicle or equipment is protected against risks like theft or damage.

A lender asks the insurance company to pay out if the equipment or vehicle is damaged or lost.

Most contractors or fleet managers use this form for leasing, financing, or renting equipment or vehicles.

You must provide policy details, vehicle or equipment specifications, coverage limits, effective and expiration dates, and loss payee details.

All types of vehicles or equipment with a serial and VIN number, including cars, machinery, or trucks.

You must complete the form accurately and submit it to the insurance agent. However, you can submit it electronically after verification from the insurance broker.

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