Nominated Driver Impound Insurance
What Is Nominated Driver Impound Insurance?
Nominated driver impound insurance is a specialist 30-day policy that allows someone else to collect your impounded vehicle on your behalf. If you cannot attend the compound yourself — whether you are banned from driving, have pending convictions, hold an international licence that has exceeded the 12-month UK limit, or simply cannot get to the pound in time — a nominated driver can be added to your policy to drive your car out.
The police will not release a vehicle unless the person collecting it is insured and legally able to drive. If you are currently disqualified or do not hold a valid UK licence, you will need a nominated driver on your impound policy. The nominated driver must meet specific criteria, and the policy must be arranged by phone so our team can verify the details and process it quickly.
UK Sure specialises in nominated driver impound insurance for drivers in difficult situations. Banned from driving, under 24, no licence, or convictions on your record — we work with specialist insurers to find you cover at competitive rates. Your certificate with CID code is issued within minutes, and the nominated driver can collect your vehicle the same day.
Why Our Nominated Driver Impound Insurance
What's NOT Covered
Key Features of Our Nominated Driver Impound Insurance
Nominated driver impound insurance allows someone else to collect your impounded vehicle when you cannot attend the compound yourself — whether you are banned from driving, abroad, hospitalised, or simply unable to get there in time.
Someone Else Collects
A nominated driver attends the compound on your behalf with the insurance certificate, seizure notice, and proof of ownership.
Certificate in Minutes
Your policy with CID code is emailed within minutes. The nominated driver can collect your vehicle the same day.
Nominated driver impound insurance is arranged by phone so our team can verify the driver's details and ensure the policy meets the compound's requirements. We send a complete checklist of documents the nominated driver needs to bring.
Frequently asked questions
1. Can someone else collect my impounded car for me?
Yes. With nominated driver impound insurance, you add a qualified driver to your policy who can attend the compound on your behalf. This is common when the policyholder is banned from driving, has pending convictions, or cannot physically get to the pound. The nominated driver will need to bring the insurance certificate, seizure notice, and proof of ownership.
2. What does the nominated driver need to bring to the compound?
The nominated driver must bring: the insurance certificate with CID code (we email this to you), the seizure notice (Form 3708), proof of vehicle ownership (V5C logbook), the nominated driver's 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.
3. What are the requirements for a nominated driver?
The nominated driver must typically be over 25 years of age, hold a clean full UK driving licence, and be claims-free for the last 5 years. Our team will confirm the exact requirements when you call, as they can vary depending on the insurer and your circumstances.
4. Can I get nominated driver impound insurance online?
Nominated driver impound insurance must be arranged by phone on 01323 416706. This is because our team needs to verify the nominated driver's details and match your circumstances to the right insurer. The process is quick — most policies are issued within 60 minutes of your call.
5. What is the difference between a named driver and a nominated driver?
In impound insurance, these terms are often used interchangeably. Both refer to adding a qualified driver to your policy who can legally drive your vehicle out of the compound. Whether the police have asked for a 'named driver' or a 'nominated driver', UK Sure can arrange the right cover. Call us on 01323 416706.