Need proof of insurance today? Start here.
Whether it is a lease, a contract, or an investor requirement, get the certificate, or the policy behind it, before your deadline.
Existing clients request a certificate. New applicants fast-track a policy.
Can I get a certificate of insurance the same day?
If you already hold a policy with Alton Risk, most same-day certificate requests are fulfilled within business hours. If you are not insured yet, binding a brand-new policy the same day is not guaranteed, but a fast-track application moves as quickly as underwriting allows. A certificate can only be issued once a policy exists.
Which path fits your situation
Tell us your deadline and what the certificate needs to show.
Already insured with Alton Risk? Request your certificate and we issue it, usually within business hours.
Existing clients
Not insured yet? Fast-track a policy. Same-day binding is not guaranteed, but we move as fast as underwriting allows.
New applicants
Three steps, built for the clock
Choose your path in the request form.
Tell us your deadline and what the certificate needs to show.
Existing clients get their COI issued as fast as the same day.
New applicants fast-track a quote to get covered in time.
Get your certificate or fast-track a policy
Certificates route into any of these coverages
Whichever policy backs your certificate, it starts with one of these five.
Tech E&O
For claims that your product or service caused financial harm.
D&O
For claims against your leadership team's decisions.
Cyber Liability
For data breaches and network security failures.
General Liability
For third-party bodily injury or property damage claims.
Property
For physical loss or damage to owned or leased space and equipment.
Go deeper
What to have ready for a same-day certificate
Four things that decide whether a certificate goes out in hours or days.
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Common questions
Can I really get a certificate of insurance the same day?
If you already hold a policy with Alton Risk, yes. Most same-day requests are fulfilled within business hours.
What if I need insurance and a certificate by end of day?
Binding a brand-new policy the same day is not guaranteed, but the fast-track application moves as quickly as underwriting allows.
What information does my landlord or vendor's certificate request usually need?
Most requests specify required coverage types and limits, plus who should be listed as an additional insured. Have that ready to speed things up.
What is a certificate of insurance?
A certificate of insurance (COI) is a one-page document that shows the coverage a policy provides, its limits and its dates. Landlords, vendors, clients and investors often require one as proof of insurance.
Who issues certificates of insurance at Alton Risk?
Alton Risk is a commercial insurance brokerage founded in 2026 by former carrier-side underwriters. It issues certificates for its policyholders and places new coverage for businesses that need it.
Built by operators, not outsiders
Alton Risk Insurance Services is a commercial insurance brokerage for companies building the future. It was founded in 2026 by Sophia Zaller, and the carrier-side underwriting experience behind our placements is the reason we know what a market will and will not accept. Technology speeds up our work, and the judgment comes from people who have priced and placed these risks.
Not urgent, just need a certificate? See getacoi.com. Need coverage for a funding round closing soon? See insurevcbacked.com.
Tell us your deadline
Most same-day requests from existing clients are fulfilled within business hours.