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Can I have out of state car insurance in California?
No, you need to have car insurance in the state where you live. If you move, you need to update your insurance company with your new address as soon as you can.
Can I insure a car not in my name in Texas?
Texas does not legally require the name on a car's registration to match the name on its insurance policy. You're specifically allowed to have insurance in your name and the car's title in your spouse's name if your spouse is also a listed driver on the insurance policy.
Can you insure cars in different states?
No, there's no such thing as a separate multi-state car insurance policy since a standard car insurance policy generally provides "out-of-state" coverage in all 50 states. There's also no such thing as a multi-state car insurance policy that originates from two or more states.
What are the requirements to get car insurance in California?
California requires drivers to carry at least the following auto insurance coverages: Bodily injury liability coverage: $15,000 per person / $30,000 per accident minimum. Property damage liability coverage: $5,000 minimum. Uninsured motorist bodily injury coverage¹: $15,000 per person / $30,000 per accident minimum.
Does insurance follow the car or the driver in California?
In California, insurance typically follows the car, however not all cases are the same. If you're planning to lend your car to a family member or friend, or borrow one from someone else, remember that it's wise to review both of your insurance policies first.
Can I insure a car in Texas that is not in my name?
Texas does not legally require the name on a car's registration to match the name on its insurance policy. You're specifically allowed to have insurance in your name and the car's title in your spouse's name if your spouse is also a listed driver on the insurance policy.
Can someone insure a car that is not in their name?
In most scenarios, you cannot purchase car insurance on a vehicle that is not in your name. What that means is that if you drive a friend or family member's vehicle, or are gifted a vehicle that's in someone else's name, the legal owner is responsible for insuring it.
Can you insure a car owned by someone else in Texas?
You can use your non-owner auto liability insurance as secondary coverage if you drive someone else's vehicle and get into an accident. The auto insurance policy of the car owner will serve as the primary coverage. It's a good idea to carry this type of insurance if you regularly need to borrow a car.
Does the insurance have to be in your name to register it in Texas?
Texas does not legally require the name on a car's registration to match the name on its insurance policy. You're specifically allowed to have insurance in your name and the car's title in your spouse's name if your spouse is also a listed driver on the insurance policy.