Client Portal Questions

Any new or existing Smart Start customer can use the Client Portal. When you sign up for the Client Portal, you will be asked if you are already registered with Smart Start. After this prompt, you’ll continue with the registration process to complete your Client Portal account.

Being registered means that you have either signed up online or provided your name and personal information to our Customer Care Center. Remember that registering with Smart Start and registering for the Client Portal are two different actions.

The Next Physical Service Date is when you must visit a Smart Start location to perform a service and calibration on your device. The Next Payment Due Date is when your next payment to Smart Start is due. For Ignition Interlocks and non-cellular IN-HOMs, you can make an online payment to advance your Next Payment Due Date. Keep in mind that you will still need to visit a service center by your Next Physical Service Date. For SMART Mobile, you can make an online payment to advance your Next Payment Due Date. The device will also change the Next Physical Service Date accordingly. NOTE: The SMART Mobile device will require service/calibration every six months.

You can add a credit card to the Client Portal either online or via the app. To select PAYMENT METHODS, if you’re online, click on Settings located on the top of the page. If you’re in the app, press the menu located on the top of your phone’s screen.

Click on Settings on the top of the screen online or press the menu icon in the app and select CHANGE PASSWORD.

Some states prohibit the use of Unlock Codes for their Ignition Interlock programs. In addition, some states limit the number of Unlock Codes allowed per service period. If you believe you have received this message in error, please contact our Customer Care Center at (800) 831-3299.

It is necessary to keep your account in good-standing to advance your lockout date.

Auto-pay is a convenient way for you to allow recurring charges to your credit card, alleviating the need to worry about keeping up-to-date with payments. When you set up auto-pay, Smart Start will automatically bill your credit card based on the time-frame you selected. You can select weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or bi-monthly. Smart Start will bill your credit card up to two (2) days before your lockout date.

Click on Settings located on the top of the screen online or press the menu icon in the app, then select AUTOPAY. Select your preferred payment frequency and credit card you wish to use.

Yes. Click on Settings from the top of the screen online or press the menu icon in the app, then select AUTOPAY. Next, select STOP AUTOMATIC PAYMENTS.

Click on Settings on the top of the screen online or press the menu icon in the app and select PROFILE. Scroll down and un-check the text message communications preference. NOTE: Some oversight authorities will require the use of text messages. Turning these off may be a violation of your program!

The “Pre-Install” process allows you to upload required documents and watch the training video ahead of time so that the overall installation process at one of our service centers is faster for you.

These documents will be required as part of the installation process at a Smart Start service center. The Client Portal allows you to upload these documents before the actual installation appointment. If you’re unsure what you need to upload, feel free to call our Customer Care Center at (800) 831-3299.

Select PROFILE in the Client Portal, whether online or through the app. You can update any field that is not grayed out. If you need to update grayed out fields, please call our Customer Care Center for assistance at (844) 860-0227. NOTE: If you update your email, you will be required to verify this change by accessing your previous email account. This ensures a secure process that protects your information.

You can upload any picture/image file such as PNG, JPG, etc., as well as PDF files.

We require a state-issued picture ID. Most states require a state-issued driver’s license for an Ignition Interlock.

If your program requires the equipment and/or device to be installed at a service center, we will be able to make copies of these documents at the time of installation. Otherwise, you will be required to provide the applicable documents electronically through the Client Portal.

You are only able to see a list of documents that you uploaded through the Client Portal.

These options are for your convenience to allow you to pay as much or as little as you wish. Please note that if you pay less than one month, Smart Start may charge a higher daily rate to cover our credit card fees. Some programs do not allow different payment intervals.

Yes, you can have as many payment methods on file as you would like.

Make sure you have successfully registered to the Client Portal and you are entering your information correctly. In addition, check if you are connected to the Internet. If the problem persists, please contact our Customer Care Center at (844) 860-0227.

Yes, you can use any Visa or MasterCard debit card. Your payment will be processed as a credit card transaction.

Smart Start supports all phones that are currently being supported by Android and Apple. Please click on the links listed here to determine if your phone is currently supported (usually shown in green): Apple: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPhone#Hardware Android: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_version_history Please note that, if for some reason, you are not able to use our mobile app on your phone, you can always use a computer at https://myportal.smartstartinc.com.