Under the Uniform Commercial Code, insurance and certificates of insurance are self-authenticating and constitute prima facie evidence of any facts stated in the contents.{footnote}U.C.C. § 1-202.{/footnote}

Certificates of insurance have been held admissible hearsay under the business records exception.{footnote}United States v. Albert, 773 F.2d 386, 388-89 (1st Cir. 1985).{/footnote}  See also CERTIFICATES.