FAQ

Questions, answered straight.

Everything about the checker, the tracking, the preview, and the plans. No sales pitch.

Is the COI checker really free?

Yes. Take a photo of any certificate of insurance and see when it expires and what's missing, in seconds. No account, no credit card. The file is read from your upload and never kept.

What does COI Watchdog track?

The expiry dates and coverage details from the certificates you upload, across all your subcontractors. You see at a glance what's current, what's expiring soon, and what's expired — including additional insured and waiver of subrogation status read straight from each certificate.

Does it verify coverage with the insurance company?

No. A certificate summarizes a policy; we read certificates but we don't verify coverage with the carrier. What we do is make sure you always know what your certificates say and when they expire. Talk to your insurance professional about coverage decisions.

What is the 14-day Starter preview?

Every new account starts with a 14-day Starter preview: 15 certificates and a second seat. No credit card required. When the 14 days end, you land on the free plan and keep everything. Nothing is charged, nothing is deleted, nothing needs cancelling.

What happens when I cancel a paid plan?

Cancel anytime in account settings. Cancellation stops the next renewal and takes effect at the end of the period you've paid for. Your account drops to the Free plan; it is not closed, and your data is not deleted unless you ask us to delete it.

Who operates COI Watchdog?

COI Watchdog is operated by Brito Consulting Services LLC, Florida, under the Brito Labs studio.

How do the agent chase emails work?

On paid plans, when you turn it on, COI Watchdog emails a subcontractor's insurance agent to request a renewed certificate, under your business name. You authorize us to send renewal requests to the agents you choose, on your behalf. You are responsible for the recipients you add.

How many certificates and seats come with each plan?

Free covers 5 certificates and 1 seat. Starter covers 15 certificates and 2 seats. Growth covers 50 certificates and 5 seats. Pro covers 300 certificates and 10 seats.

Can I pay yearly?

Not yet. Annual billing is coming soon. Today, all paid plans bill monthly, and you can cancel anytime.

What is the founding discount?

The first 25 paying customers keep 20% off their plan for life.

What are my responsibilities?

Only upload certificates you have the right to share. Automated reading can make mistakes: spot-check important dates and correct any value that looks wrong before you rely on it.

What happens to my certificates if my preview ends without upgrading?

Nothing is deleted. Your account moves to the Free plan automatically and nothing is charged. Certificates 6 through 15 become read-only — you can still view and download them — and a second seat is paused 48 hours after the preview ends unless you upgrade first.

Check a certificate right now

Snap a photo of any COI. See when it expires and what's missing, in seconds. Free, no account.