Digital Motor
Insurance Cards
No more physical cards required! Learn how to verify your vehicle insurance instantly using your mobile phone in Sri Lanka.
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May 2026
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Forgot Your Vehicle Insurance Card? Now You Can Verify It Using Your Phone!
Drivers in Sri Lanka no longer need to panic if they forget to carry their physical motor insurance card. With the newly introduced Digital Motor Insurance system, motorists can now verify insurance instantly using their mobile phones.
Legal Recognition
Sri Lankan Police and the Insurance Regulatory Commission have officially recognized Digital Motor Insurance Cards as legally valid from May 1, 2026. Physical cards are no longer mandatory if you can provide digital proof.
How to Verify
- Dial *1338# on your phone
- Enter your vehicle or policy number
- Wait for the 'ACTIVE' status
- Verification via SMS is also available
- Use your insurer's mobile app
- PDF or Screenshots are accepted
Other Ways to Verify
- 1338 Hotline Assistance
- Insurance Company Mobile Apps
- SMS Verification System
- PDF Documents via Email
- Saved WhatsApp or Gallery Copies
Important Formatting Rules
When typing your vehicle number for USSD or SMS verification:
- Use Hyphens: Always use a hyphen (e.g.,
WP-1234orCAA-5678). - No Spaces: Do not include any spaces between characters.
- Sri Plates: For older "Sri" number plates, use the keyword
SRI(e.g.,15-SRI-9999). - USSD Method: Dial
*1338#and follow the prompts (works without data). - SMS Method: Send your vehicle number to
1338to receive your status.
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