insurance on my new car

Published May 28, 2011   

By Leslie

we just traded our vehicle but have not had time to transfer insurance I live in Illinois how long do I have to get the insurance transferred to the new car
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barkeep on Feb 4, 2012   09:28 AM

If I want to test drive a car from a private party will I be covered with my current insurance policy while doing so? I can't buy a car without driving it first and I can't trust that the seller has insurance on it. I want to be sure that I will be covered.

kevindenver on Jan 20, 2012   06:44 AM

Make it as soon as possible. You need to transfer as you are staying in other place.
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brandylynn on Oct 29, 2011   06:22 PM

does anyone know what the time period is for the state of Pennsylvania with State Farm Ins.?

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Judgeraf on Sep 29, 2011   09:04 PM

Hi Jenny does the above comment (30days) apply in the state of Florida? please let me know...it's very important... thank you

Jenny Li, Editor in Chief, on Jun 6, 2011   10:38 AM

Typically you have 30 days to report a newly acquired car to your agent or insurance provider. That requires that all cars in the household are insured by the same company. Until you transfer the insurance, you may want to carry the purchase documents showing it is newly acquired and your old ID cards as proof of insurance. Be sure to contact your agent or insurance provider as quickly as possible, the process usually only takes minutes.

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