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Can I purchase car insurance online?

I may be a bit old-fashioned by always going to my local insurance agent’s office to purchase or renew my car insurance policy, but he recently retired and the office has yet to find a replacement. My policy is expiring soon and I was wondering if I can purchase car insurance online?

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Jack Walsh · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Yes! Purchasing car insurance online is a safe and easy way to ensure your vehicle stays insured and makes accessing your insurance documents a breeze.
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Since you haven’t purchased a policy online before, have a copy of your current declarations page handy. This way, you can make sure that you are quoting the same limits that you already have.
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