Can You Get Car Insurance Without a License?

You can get car insurance without a driver's license, but it's a little more complicated than the traditional path. Car insurance companies want to look at your driving record to set rates, and if you don't have a license, they will consider you high-risk. If you need car insurance and don't have a license, we'll discuss what the process is, offer money-saving tips and answer your questions about obtaining insurance without a driver's license.

Why would someone want car insurance if they don’t have a license?

• You don’t drive, but you own a car that your spouse and kids use.
• You are older and no longer drive, but want to keep a car available so other people can drive you to appointments. Seniors often have special needs when it comes to car insurance.
• You have a learner’s permit and want to look into car insurance. Teen drivers often have special circumstances when buying car insurance as well.
• You own a classic car but don’t drive it.
• Your license is suspended.

It's possible to buy a car without a license, although slightly more complicated than buying one if you have a license. It depends on the individual dealership as far as what their rules are. If you're interested in purchasing a car and don't have a license, you could call dealerships and explain your situation. A helpful dealership will be able to tell you what your next steps are and perhaps walk you through it.

Finding affordable insurance when you don’t have a driver’s license could be a bit tricky. Find out how car insurance works and look into these tips to save money.

1. Shop around by comparing quotes. This is important when shopping for any insurance, but especially for those who don’t have a license.
2. Go local. Many large insurance companies will not consider selling a policy to someone with no driver’s license. The thinking is that you’re going to drive the car anyway, which makes them worry about lawsuits. However, you could try smaller local insurance companies.
3. Talk to local insurance agents and explain your situation. An experienced agent has probably done this before and will know where to go to get you the best rates. Just be careful not to get taken in by a car insurance scam.
4. Try companies that take on high-risk drivers. They might be more willing to entertain the idea of insuring someone without a license. Some companies will insure someone with a suspended license.

There are a few options available to you if you need car insurance but don’t have a license.

• Step 1.
  Name yourself as an excluded driver. If you own a car that you have no intention of driving, you could name yourself as an excluded driver. This tells the insurance company you will not be driving, and they are not liable for any losses that may occur if you do drive. Someone will be driving the car, which brings us to our next step.
• Step 2.
  List someone else as the primary driver. If you buy a car for someone else to drive and don't have a license, name them as the policy's primary driver. As long as they have a valid driver's license, it shouldn't be a problem. All you need their driver's license number and contact information, and you should be able to get insurance on the car. Not all car insurance companies will allow this, so you'll have to shop around.
• Step 3.
  Get comprehensive insurance only. This only works if you own a classic car or a collectible car that no one will be driving. Comprehensive insurance covers the vehicle if it's damaged by anything weather-related or vandalized.
• Step 4.
  Have the primary driver co-titled as the owner of the vehicle. If you still can't find car insurance after trying the above, you could list the primary driver as co-owner of the vehicle on the title. You will still have to be listed as an excluded driver in most cases, but this should simplify getting insurance on a car you don't own.
• Step 5.
  If your license is suspended, you'll need an SR22. This isn't insurance, but it's a form stating you're carrying the state-mandated amount of car insurance. It's attached to the car insurance policy you already have. However, having a suspended license makes you a high-risk driver, and not all companies will insure you. One DUI will affect your car insurance rates for years to come. Your current insurance company may drop you, in which case you can shop around at companies that take on higher risk drivers.

Getting car insurance without a license will require some shopping around.

You may still have questions regarding securing a car insurance policy if you don’t have a license. Here are some of the most common.