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Effective January 1, 2004, any time a vehicle registration (plate,
temporary permit or in-transit) is issued or renewed for a motorized vehicle
(excludes off-highway vehicles, trailers, semi-trailers, miscellaneous
towed vehicles and vehicle registered under the International Registration
Plan), insurance information is required. A Statement
of Insurance form must be completed for in-person and mail requests.
For requests on-line, you must provide this information electronically.
Statement of Insurance - Frequently Asked Questions
Why is a "Statement of Insurance" form required?
Part IV of the Automobile
Insurance Reform Act (Bill No. 1) amended Section 229 of the Motor
Vehicle Act, requiring financial responsibility information before issue
or renewal of a vehicle permit. The Statement of Insurance form has been created
to collect insurance information.
Were there any other amendments to the Motor Vehicle Act?
Yes. Part IV of the Bill also increased the penalties for not insuring
a vehicle traveling on highways to $1000 (minimum) and up to 45 days in
jail for the first offense. Additional convictions carry higher fines
and longer jail terms. As well, effective April 1, 2004, the minimum amount
of liability insurance that an owner must carry will increase from $200,000
to $500,000.
When must I submit a completed "Statement of Insurance"
form?
When applying in-person or by mail for new plate registration, a
temporary permit / in-transit, renewal of existing plate registration,
or the transfer of existing plate registration to another vehicle.
Do I have to provide insurance information if I renew my plate
registration Online?
Yes. The Online
Express Service will require your insurance information to be entered
prior to renewing your plate registration.
Do all vehicles require a "Statement of Insurance" form?
No. Non-motorized vehicles (trailers, semi trailers and miscellaneous equipment
towed), vehicles registered under the Off
Highway Vehicles Act and vehicles registered under the International Registration
Plan (IRP) do not require a Statement of Insurance form to be completed.
How can I obtain a "Statement of Insurance" Form?
You may download a copy of the form by clicking
here or you may visit any Access
Nova Scotia or Registry
of Motor Vehicles office to obtain a form. Renewal/Reminder Notices contain a section to be completed for insurance information.
Where do I find the information requested on the form?
Your master number can be found on your vehicle permit or your driver's
licence. Your insurance information can be found on your motor vehicle
liability policy.
When is the "Statement of Insurance" form submitted
to the Registry of Motor Vehicles?
The completed Statement
of Insurance form must be submitted to the Registry of Motor Vehicles
at the time of registration, in-conjunction with required registration
documents.
If I make application to register more than one vehicle, registered
in the same name, is a "Statement of Insurance" form required
for each vehicle?
If the vehicles are being registered at the same time and are covered under
the same liability policy (eg. fleet policy) only one Statement of Insurance
form is required.
Is a Statement of Insurance form required if the vehicle is not being
plated?
No. If the vehicle is only being transferred into the owner's name and
a vehicle permit is not being issued a Statement
of Insurance form is not required.
If I have additional questions regarding "Statement of insurance",
who should I contact?
You may complete our Online
Enquiry Form or call our Call Centre at 902-424-5851 (outside Nova
Scotia) or 1-800-898-7668 (toll free). |
