{"id":555,"date":"2022-04-15T20:51:18","date_gmt":"2022-04-15T20:51:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.junkcarsindy.com\/blog\/?p=555"},"modified":"2022-04-15T20:51:18","modified_gmt":"2022-04-15T20:51:18","slug":"the-only-papers-you-need-to-keep-in-your-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.junkcarsindy.com\/blog\/the-only-papers-you-need-to-keep-in-your-car\/","title":{"rendered":"The Only Papers You Need to Keep in Your Car"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">There are many important documents that need to be saved and kept in a safe place. Things like your passport, house deed, birth certificate, Social Security card, mortgage agreements, and similar paperwork are best-kept at home, preferably in a safe or locked file cabinet, or in the safety security box. However, there are some documents that should be kept in your car and not in your house or office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:19px\">Continue reading to learn which documents should and should not be kept in your car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.junkcarsindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Cash-for-Cars-Near-Me-Indianapolis-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Cash for Cars Indianapolis Indiana 317-608-2188\" class=\"wp-image-556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.junkcarsindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Cash-for-Cars-Near-Me-Indianapolis-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.junkcarsindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Cash-for-Cars-Near-Me-Indianapolis-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.junkcarsindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Cash-for-Cars-Near-Me-Indianapolis-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.junkcarsindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Cash-for-Cars-Near-Me-Indianapolis-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.junkcarsindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Cash-for-Cars-Near-Me-Indianapolis-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.junkcarsindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Cash-for-Cars-Near-Me-Indianapolis.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Cash for Cars  Indianapolis Indiana 317-608-2188<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:30px\">Important Car Documents to Keep Inside the Vehicle<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\">Proof of Insurance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you are stopped for routine traffic violation or involved in a minor car accident, the very first thing that will be asked of you is proof of automotive insurance. It is the state law to have minimum liability insurance coverage for vehicles that are actively driven. Whether your automotive insurance company provides you with an insurance card or a packet of documents, it is important to keep that information inside of your vehicle at all times. If you are stopped by law enforcement while driving and you do not have proof of car insurance on you, you will be penalized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\">Car Registration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The other important document that should always be kept inside of your vehicle is the car registration. The law requires all driven vehicles to be registered with the state. It is typically a long rectangular document made with the thicker paper. Store it inside of your glove compartment or in a durable, preferably zip-up, folder under your seat. Driving without your car registration on you can put you at risk of being ticketed by police in the case that you are ever pulled over or involved in a car accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\">Roadside Assistance Card<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although optional, it is a good idea to keep your roadside assistance card in your vehicle for emergencies. If you are not a paying member of a roadside assistance program, keep any local or statewide roadside assistance company contact information in your car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:23px\">Leave These Car Documents at Home:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\">Title<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some car documents that should never be kept inside the vehicle, and your title is one of them. Always keep your car title a home in a safe location. If you lose the car title, you can subject yourself to the risk of identity theft or loss of certain rights to your vehicle. If you have lost your car title, or it has been stolen or damaged, you can apply for a duplicate title at your local BMV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\">Car Payment Paperwork<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Any paperwork that pertains to your car lease or car financing plan should never be kept inside the vehicle. If you are making payments on your vehicle, don\u2019t keep this information in your car. Again, it can be used for identity theft purposes or even pose the risk of mistakenly missing payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Is your car past the point of being driven and now you just want to get it off your hands in the easiest way possible? Well, make a profit while doing it!<\/strong> <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.junkcarsindy.com\/contact-us.php\" target=\"_blank\">Contact GC\u2019s Junk Cars<\/a> at 317-608-2188 to receive a free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.junkcarsindy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cash for cars<\/a> offer! We accept all make and model vehicles, regardless of condition. We also provide free junk car removal!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related Posts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.junkcarsindy.com\/blog\/which-documents-prove-ownership-of-a-vehicle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Which Documents Prove Ownership of a Vehicle?<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.junkcarsindy.com\/blog\/facts-about-the-national-motor-vehicle-title-information-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facts About the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.junkcarsindy.com\/blog\/how-do-i-replace-a-lost-or-stolen-car-title\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How Do I Replace a Lost or Stolen Car Title?<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are many important documents that need to be saved and kept in a safe place. 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