A guide to purchasing mandatory auto liability insurance online. Check the validity of your auto liability insurance in just a few minutes: where to look using your license plate number.
• 2026-05-14
Official and reliable insurance verification in Lithuania is performed by CAB – The Lithuanian Motor Insurers' Bureau. Their system is available at cab.lt.
It is a state-recognized organization that brings together all insurers operating in Lithuania. The inspection consists of:
✅ Free
✅ Fast (takes about 30 seconds)
✅ Available at any time of day
✅ Valid for vehicles registered both in Lithuania and abroad
Open your browser and enter the address cab.lt or click directly on this link. On the home page, you'll immediately see a check form labeled "Check Vehicle Insurance Coverage."
From the drop-down list, select the country where the car is registered. If you are checking a car registered in Lithuania, select Lithuania. The system supports more than 40 countries, including Poland, Germany, Latvia, Estonia, and others.
Enter the car's license plate number (e.g., ABC123). The case of the letters does not matter—the system will recognize both uppercase and lowercase letters.
Click the "Next" button, and within a few seconds the system will show whether the vehicle is insured and which insurance company issued the policy.
✅ The insurance is valid – The car has valid mandatory insurance. You will see the name of the insurance company. This means that if you are involved in an accident with this car, your damages will be covered through the insurer.
❌ The insurance is invalid or could not be found – The vehicle may not be insured. If it is your own car, contact your insurance company immediately and renew your policy—this will help you avoid a fine and potential financial losses. If it is the car of another driver who caused the accident, contact the CAB office at biurascab.lt or by phone at +370 5 216 2860.
Yes. All you need to know in the system is the car's license plate number and the country of registration—no personal information is required. This is especially useful after a traffic accident or before buying a used car.
Yes. The CAB system allows you to check vehicles from more than 40 countries that are part of the Green Card system—this includes most European countries, as well as Turkey, Morocco, and other countries.
No. Checking through cab.lt is completely free and available to everyone without registration.
Checking whether your insurance is valid is easy and takes just a few seconds. Use the official The CAB system (cab.lt), enter the license plate number and get an answer right away. This is especially important before buying a used car or if you’re involved in a traffic accident.
This article is based on information from the official CAB system.
