How to fill the European Accident Statement
The European Accident Statement (EAS, or constat amiable) is the standard form used after a road accident across 47 countries in Europe. Both drivers fill in the same details, sign the same report and each send a copy to their insurer. This guide walks you through every section, what to include, and what to do after both drivers sign — so you have a clear, insurer-neutral accident report ready to share with your insurer.
Prefer to do this in the app?
These are the same steps you follow in Minsas — just guided. Co-sign one shared report and export a PDF ready to send to your insurer.
Steps
- Stay safe and document: warning triangle, photos of vehicles, damage, plates, and the surroundings before anything is moved.
- Collect details: names, phone numbers, registration numbers, insurers, policy numbers, country codes for both drivers and both vehicles.
- Shared report: invite the other driver via QR/link to co-sign one report instead of filling two paper copies separately.
- Fill and review: circumstances, clear sketch (vehicles A/B, directions), review any AI-extracted data before signing.
- Co-sign and send: both sign on the phone, export the report and send it to your insurer. Keep a copy.
Practical tips
- Photograph before moving anything: insurers reconstruct the scene from your images. An unmoved scene is the most valuable evidence you can give them.
- Save witness contacts: one independent witness can decide a disputed claim. A name and phone number is enough.
- Keep your own copy until the claim is settled: a signed PDF is usually accepted, but some insurers may ask for the original. Hold on to it.
Related guides
- Cross-border accident in the EU: what to do
- Documents and photo checklist for EU accident claims
- If the other driver refuses to sign
- Neutral steps to start an insurer claim
FAQ
What if we disagree about what happened?
Each driver describes what they think happened in their own words. The EU Accident Statement has a 'remarks' section for that. Take detailed photos of vehicle positions, damage, road signs and the surroundings — let the evidence support each account. Both drivers can still sign the same form to acknowledge each other's version; the insurer decides liability based on the report and the evidence.
Should I admit fault on the form?
Do not admit fault on the form. Stick to the facts: what you were doing, what you saw, where the vehicles were, what was damaged. Liability is determined by your insurer based on the report, photos and any witness statements — not by what one driver writes about who was wrong.
Can I fill or prepare the statement digitally?
Yes. The EU Accident Statement is a recognised paper form, but you can complete the same information digitally — both drivers’ details, the sketch, photos and the circumstances. Minsas guides you through every section, lets both drivers co-sign on their phones via QR or a link, and exports a PDF you can send to your insurer.
What should I do after both drivers sign?
Export or print a copy each, then send the report to your insurer as soon as possible — most policies require notification within a few days. Keep your own copy together with the photos and sketch. If you used a digital form, the PDF and the photo set are usually enough; check your policy for specific document requirements.
What if the other driver refuses to sign?
Complete your part of the form anyway, note that the other driver declined to sign, and add as many photos, sketches and witness contacts as you can. Send the report to your insurer with that note. Co-signature helps the claim move faster but is not mandatory for notifying your insurer.