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Does it take long to get car insurance?
I’m finally getting off of my parents’ car insurance, but I’ve never shopped for car insurance myself. I’m kind of in a hurry to get some since I can’t drive without it. How long does it take to get car insurance?
Chloe Jenkins · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
You can get
same day insurance
, meaning it will go into effect immediately after purchase. However, shopping for car insurance can take anywhere from a few hours to multiple days if you aren’t sure where to start.To start shopping around, you’ll want the following information:
- Your vehicle’s VIN
- Your driver’s license number
- Your Social Security number
- The type of coverage you’d like
You can then use this information to shop around with multiple car insurance companies, or you use the
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