My little sister is going to move in with me for a year in New York, and I'm lending her my car. How would I go about adding her to my insurance policy?
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Good on you for being such a generous older sibling! Luckily, the process for adding a driver onto a policy is relatively easy and can be done by visiting your
Most major insurer will require you to have specific information about your new driver, although the exact requirements vary by company. This includes:
Name
Date of birth
Gender
Social Security number
Driving history
If you make a your sister a permanent addition to your policy, we recommend shopping around for the best rates, since adding a young driver can raise your insurance rates for at least three years. Using an insurance comparison tool like the
app is a great way to find policies that can offer you a better deal—we’ll get you customized quotes from top providers, so that all you need to is pick the plan that works best for you. And once you’ve picked one, we’ll even help you switch!
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