From 2019, SOAT will be able to carry it on his mobile phone.

As of January 1, 2019, Compulsory Traffic Accident Insurance (SOAT) will be published digitally, to replace the printed document on security paper. This was announced by the Ministry of Transport.

The manager of this portfolio, Angela María Orozco, said that in this way, all drivers can bring your SOAT policy, in electronic format to your cell phone or any mobile device or printed on any paper.

Orozco explained that the unique electronic format is issued by the electronic signature of the corresponding insurer. and incorporates a QR code, which contains the encrypted information of the SOAT policy. These data come from the National Traffic Register (Runt).

Although the QR code is an element that has gained popularity in recent years, there are still people who can not finally understand it. Because of, the possibility for users to wear it on paper will remain.

Those who wish to confirm the authenticity of the policy and verify that the recorded data is correct can do so by following the instructions on the page. www.misoatvirtual.com.co or by downloading the SOAT app present in iOS and Android application stores.

"Thanks to Runt's website with the vehicle registration plate and the owner's identification number, the purchase of the policy can be billed 24 hours later," concluded Mr. Orozco .