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How do I insure a car I got as a graduation present?
My mom bought me a brand-new car as a graduation present. The issue is the loan and title are under her name. How can I insure the car under my name?
Shannon Martin · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“That is a fantastic gift, congratulations! Don’t worry, there are ways you can get the car insured.
The most straightforward option is to have your mom add you as a driver to her insurance policy. If you both live in the same household, it will be a quick and easy update. If you live somewhere else, her insurance carrier may allow you to be listed but have the car rated at a separate location.
Another option is to start your own
car insurance
policy and have your mom listed as a driver. Since her name is on the paperwork, she will have to be part of the policy. If you’ll be shopping for your first auto insurance policy, get
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