Car insurance - Documents

• How can I provide my driver number?

  It's easy to provide your driver number. Simply use our driver number form to enter your driver number along with any other driver who is named on your policy.

  You’ll will need to have your policy number and registration number to hand.

  Why do I need to provide my driver number?

  There is an important change in the road traffic legislation starting 31 March 2025, that will require you to provide your insurance company with the driver number for everyone on your policy.

  To make things easier when it comes to your renewal, we’re asking all our car and van customers to provide their driver numbers ahead of time.

  Where is my driver number on my licence?

  You can find your driver number in field 4d on the front of your driving licence, like in the image below.

  Driver number on licence

  

  What if I have an EU licence?

  All EU licences are slightly different, but your driver number is usually located in field 4d or 5 of your licence.

  EU Driving Licence A

  

  EU Driving Licence B

  

  What do I do if my licence is lost, stolen, or damaged?

  By law, you must hold a valid driving licence or learner permit in order to drive and you must carry it with you when you are driving. The National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) manages licence applications and renewals. You can apply for your replacement driving licence online. Visit the NDLS website to find out how.

  Don’t leave it to the last minute as the process can take some time. In the short-term, you can call the NDLS to request your driver number on 0818 700 800. You will need to confirm your identity by providing your name, date of birth and PPSN. However, you must replace your licence and carry it with you when you drive. It is important to act now, so you are not left without insurance cover when the new law comes into effect.

• How can I get my no claims discount letter?

  If you’re looking for proof of your no claims bonus, you will find your no claims discount letter attached to your AXA insurance renewal letter.

  You can also access it through your MyAXA account 30 days prior to your renewal. To register for MyAXA, you simply need your policy number, date of birth and email address.

  You can also request your documents to be sent to you by post by completing the request a document form.

• What is no claims discount?

  No claims discount is the percentage discount you earn for each year you’ve been claim free on your own car insurance policy, up to a maximum of 75%.

  Read more about the discounts we offer on our Car Insurance page.

• Why does my no claims discount show my policy as live?

  If your no claims discount is showing as 'Live', this means your policy was active when it was issued. If you've since cancelled your policy you can request a new one through the document request form.

  If you'd prefer you can call us on 0818 7 365 24, or drop into your local branch and we'll be happy to help.

• What happens when I choose digital documents?

  When you choose digital documents, you’ll get some of your documents, including your renewal documents by email. We’ll send them to the email address associated with your policy at least 20 days before your renewal is due.

  This means you will no longer get a printed copy delivered in the mail. If you haven’t received your renewal documents, you should check your junk inbox.

  Why should I choose digital documents?

  Choosing digital documentation means you’ll have access to your documents in your inbox, and don’t have the worry of misplacing them or waiting on the post.

  My documents are password protected, how do I open it?

  For your security, your documents are password protected. The password is the policy holders date of birth which should be entered as DDMMYYYY.

  Where can I get my other policy documents?

  All your policy documents, including your insurance cert and disc are available in your MyAXA account. You can also request your documents through this document request form. Alternatively, call us on 0818 7 365 24 or drop into your local branch.

  Note: your documents will be available in MyAXA after you renew.

  See: I haven’t received my renewal notice, what should I do?

  See: Where can I find my renewal date?

• Where should I send my documents for my car insurance?

  The easiest way to send us your documents is to take a clear photo of each item, then you can simply upload them through;

  • Your MyAXA account,
  • Document upload service.

  You can also send them by email to axadocuments@axa.ie, drop them into your local branch or send them by post to:

  AXA Insurance dac,
  Wolfe Tone House,
  Wolfe Tone Street,
  Dublin 1,
  D01 HP90

  From time to time we may request to see the original documentation. If you've been asked to send in the originals, you can drop into your local branch or send them to the address above.

• I can't see my Certificate on MyAXA?

  You can access your Certificate of Insurance from the My Documents section of your MyAXA account

  If you can't see your Certificate there could be a technical issue so please get in touch on 0818 7 365 24 so we can help you troubleshoot the problem.

• I've sent in my documents, when will I hear back?

  We usually process documentation within 2 days of receiving them.

  If it's been more than 2 days and your documents are still showing as outstanding on your MyAXA account, please get in touch with one of the team on 0818 7 365 24.

• Why did I get a letter to say documents are outstanding?

  If you've recently received a letter to say your documents are outstanding and you've already sent them to us, we may not have got to them yet as it can take up to 2 days to process.

  You can check if your documentation is still outstanding in your MyAXA account.

  If you need to speak to a member of the team you can give us a call on 0818 7 365 24 or drop into your local branch.

• Can I get my proof of no claims discount sent by email?

  Unfortunately not. Your proof of no claims discount is included in your renewal pack. We can also send you a copy by post by completing the document request form.

  Alternatively, you can call us on 0818 7 365 24 or drop into your local branch and the team will be happy to help.

• How can I get a letter of named driving experience?

  You can request a copy of your named driving experience by completing the document request form.

  You will need the following:

  • Policy number
  • Full name of the policy holder
  • Email address associated with the account

  The named driving experience letter will be sent by post to the policy holders address.

  Alternatively you can give us a call on 0818 7 365 24 or drop into your local branch and one of the team will be happy to help.

• I haven't received my Certificate of Insurance and disc?

  You should receive your cert and disc in the post within a few days of taking out your insurance policy. If you haven't received your cert and disc it will be available in your MyAXA account to view and download.

  You can also get a copy by completing the document request form.

  If you're unsure of what documents you need to send, you can log into your MyAXA account where your outstanding documents are listed. You can also call us on 0818 7 365 24 or drop into your local branch where one of the team will be happy to help.

• If I buy Car or Home Insurance online, when will i get my documents?

  Your policy documents will be available once the initial payment is made and you can download them through your MyAXA account. If you haven't got an account you can easily register for MyAXA.

  You can also download your documents through express self-service, all you need is your policy number, email address and date of birth.

  Please note: You will also receive your documents in the post within 5 working days.

• What documents do I need to send for my Car Insurance?

  We will advise you which documents to forward when you set up your policy.

  You’ll also be able to see a list of these documents, along with the ones that you have left to submit, through your MyAXA account. To register for MyAXA please visit here.

  Some of the documents we may request include:

  Driver licence:

  ROI and UK licence holders will have to provide their driver licence number. Licences issued outside the ROI and UK must provide the original document. Terms and conditions of the licence must be adhered to. To check the validity of your licence please contact the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS).

  Driving history:

  No claims discount

  If you have a no claims discount earned in your own name, we will require the original document confirming the number of years without claims, claims details, matching vehicle registration and expiry date. Please refer to FAQ "What is no claims discount?" for more details.

  Driving experience earned as a named driver

  If you were named on another policy as a named driver, we will ask you to provide a letter from your previous insurer confirming drivers named, period of cover and details of any claims disclosed.

  Driving experience earned on a company car

  If you were driving a company car, we will ask you to provide a letter from the insurance company confirming that you were covered on the company policy, number of claim free years and the period of cover.

  We will also ask that you provide a letter from your employer confirming the following:

  1. Period of cover
  2. Full time exclusive use of the vehicle
  3. Exclusive use of the vehicle
  4. No claims made on the vehicle during this period of time
  5. Confirmation that you no longer have the use of the company car

  Details of previous claims:

  If you have any previous claims, we will ask you to provide a letter from your previous insurer outlining date of loss, claim type, status and settlement amount of the claim.

  Please note: that we may also ask you to forward additional documentation. This will be explained to you at the time of purchase.

• Where should I send documents relating to my claim?

  The easiest way to send us your documents is to take a photo of each, unless the original document is requested, and upload them through your MyAXA account.

  To register for MyAXA you'll need your policy number, email address and date of birth.

  Alternatively, you can send them as attachments by email to claims@axa.ie. Please include your claim number in the subject line of the email followed by "i" (e.g. 123456789i).

  Post your documents to:

  Claims Department,
  AXA Insurance dac,
  Wolfe Tone House,
  Wolfe Tone Street,
  Dublin 1
  D01 HP90

• What is named driving experience?

  If you are named as a driver on another policy, you can earn a discount for each year you have been named and are claim free.

  We will reward you with a named driving experience discount up to a maximum of 6 years if each year is continuous without gaps.

  You can get a car insurance quote online, just make sure to select 'insured as a named driver' when asked about your previous insurance.

  If you're not sure how many years you're entitled to, call us on 0818 7 365 24 and we'll be happy to help. Or visit car insurance.

  Terms and conditions apply.

• Where can I find my policy renewal date?

  You can find your expiry date on your policy documents which are available in your MyAXA account.

  If you don't have a MyAXA account and think your policy is expiring soon, give us a call on 0818 7 365 24 and one of the team will be happy to help.

  We will send out your renewal invite by post approximately at least 20 days before your renewal date.