Nominated driver impound insurance: someone else collects for you
Banned, awaiting a court date, licence no longer valid, or simply unable to get there in time? The compound won't release your vehicle to someone who isn't insured to drive it. A nominated driver on your policy collects it on your behalf.
- Someone you trust collects the vehicle for you
- 30-day third-party policy with CID code included
- Bans, pending convictions and no-licence situations covered
- Arranged by phone, certificate emailed within minutes
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Nominated driver cover at a glance
What you get
- 30-day third-party policy with a nominated driver included
- CID code certificate emailed within minutes
- Banned drivers and pending convictions covered
- Under-24 impound insurance available
- All licence types, or no licence at all: we find a solution
- Same-day collection by your nominated driver possible
What's not covered
- Compound storage fees (charged daily by the pound)
- Vehicle removal or recovery charges
- Repairs, damage or mechanical faults
- Court fines, penalties or fixed penalty notices
- Comprehensive or collision cover: this is third-party only
This is a specialist release policy arranged by phone, not everyday cover. Once the vehicle is out, we can quote you, or its next driver, for a standard policy too.
When you can't collect the car yourself
The police will not release a seized vehicle unless the person collecting it is insured and legally able to drive it. If you're currently disqualified, have convictions pending, hold an international licence that has exceeded the 12-month UK limit, or you're abroad, in hospital or simply can't get to the pound before the deadline, you need someone else to do the collecting.
That's what nominated driver impound insurance is for: a qualified driver is added to your 30-day policy and attends the compound on your behalf, with the certificate and CID code, and drives your vehicle out. Your certificate is issued within minutes of the policy going live, so same-day collection is realistic.
What your nominated driver takes to the compound
Compounds are strict about paperwork, and a wasted trip costs another day of storage fees. We send a full checklist with every policy, but this is what the nominated driver typically needs to bring:
- The insurance certificate with CID code (we email it to you)
- The seizure notice (Form 3708)
- The V5C logbook proving ownership
- Their own valid driving licence
- Proof of address
- A valid MOT certificate
- Payment for the compound's release fee
Named driver or nominated driver: which do you need?
In impound insurance the two terms are often used interchangeably: both mean adding a qualified driver to your policy who can legally drive the vehicle out of the compound. Whichever phrase the police used with you, we arrange the right cover. The nominated driver typically needs to be over 25, hold a clean full UK licence and be claims-free for the last 5 years, though the exact criteria vary by insurer and we confirm them on the call.
These policies are phone-arranged because we verify the driver's details before issuing. It's quick: call 01323 416706 and most policies are issued within 60 minutes.
From enquiry to insured in three steps
Call and tell us who's collecting
Ring 01323 416706 (or send the form for a callback). Have your nominated driver's licence details ready.
We verify and issue the policy
We confirm the driver meets the insurer's criteria and issue your 30-day policy; most are done within 60 minutes of the call.
They collect, you relax
The certificate with CID code is emailed within minutes, with the full document checklist. Your nominated driver can collect the vehicle the same day.
Nominated driver questions, answered straight
Straight answers from the team that arranges this cover every day. Anything else? Call 01323 416706 and a human will pick up.
See all FAQsCan someone else collect my impounded car for me?
Yes. With nominated driver impound insurance, a qualified driver is added to your policy and attends the compound on your behalf. It's the standard route when the owner is banned, has convictions pending, or can't physically get to the pound. The nominated driver brings the insurance certificate, seizure notice and proof of ownership.
What does the nominated driver need to bring to the compound?
The insurance certificate with CID code (emailed to you), the seizure notice (Form 3708), the V5C logbook, their own valid driving licence, proof of address, a valid MOT certificate, and payment for the release fee. We send a full checklist with every policy so nothing gets forgotten.
What are the requirements for a nominated driver?
Typically over 25 years of age, a clean full UK driving licence, and claims-free for the last 5 years. The exact criteria can vary by insurer and by your circumstances, so we confirm them when you call on 01323 416706.
Can I buy nominated driver impound insurance online?
No, it's arranged by phone on 01323 416706, because we need to verify the nominated driver's details and match your situation to the right specialist insurer. It's fast: most policies are issued within 60 minutes of the call.
How quickly can my vehicle be collected?
Once the policy is issued, your certificate with CID code is emailed within minutes, and the nominated driver can attend the compound the same day. The sooner you call, the fewer days of storage fees you pay.
What's the difference between a named driver and a nominated driver?
In impound insurance the terms are often used interchangeably: both mean a qualified driver added to your policy who can legally drive the vehicle out of the compound. Whether the police asked for a 'named driver' or a 'nominated driver', we arrange the right cover. Call 01323 416706 and describe your situation.
You don't have to be there to get it back
One phone call to verify your nominated driver: certificate emailed within minutes, collection possible the same day.