A renters quote checklist of what to expect

A few minutes. A few facts. And a renters insurance quote from State Farm® will be ready for you to review. We’ll even help fill in some of the details for you.
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What information do I need to get renters insurance?

We can start the quote process with things you already know. It may take less than 10 minutes. Here’s what to expect:
  • 1. Provide your name, date of birth and address where the items you want insured will be located
  • 2. Date of birth and coverage start date
  • 3. From there, more specific home and personal information will better help determine your coverage options, deductible and policy cost

Apartment or rental home information

Tell us a little about your home sweet home or apartment you are renting, so we may provide a more accurate quote.

Safety features you have

  • Deadbolt locks installed on exterior-facing doors
  • Fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems and fire/smoke alarms
  • Burglar alarms

Fire protection questions

  • How accessible is your home/apartment to fire service?
  • Is your home outside the city limits of the city closest to you?
  • What’s the distance to the nearest fire service?

Your insurance history

  • Any claims for insured losses you’ve made in the past 5 years
  • The name of your most recent property insurance carrier
  • Dates of when you last had coverage

Any additional protections

  • Items like home computers and jewelry may require increased coverage limits

We're here for questions

Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions about your renters insurance quote. Our State Farm agents are standing by and happy to help. Just call 855-980-8053855-980-8053. And don’t forget, you may save even more when you bundle other policies like auto insurance.1
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1 Customers may always choose to purchase only one policy, but the discount for two or more purchases of different lines of insurance will not then apply. Savings, discount names, percentages, availability and eligibility may vary by state.

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