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How do you add a teenager to your car insurance?

My son is 16 and just got his license. I want to add him to my insurance policy. What's the best way to add a teenager to my car insurance?

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Emily Maracle · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“Congrats on having another driver in your household! Hopefully, your list of errands is looking a little lighter these days.
Before adding your teenager to your
car insurance
policy, you’ll want to get a quote from your insurance company.
Adding a teenager be expensive. By requesting a quote, you’ll get a better idea of just how expensive it will be if you stay with your current insurance provider.
For an accurate quote, your insurance company will need your son’s:
  • Full name
  • Date of birth
  • Driver’s license number
While you’re at it, ask whether your provider offers any discounts, like a good student discount or
driver training discount
. Discounts vary from company to company, but if anyone on your policy qualifies, it will reduce the expense of adding your son.
Once you get a quote from your provider, you’ll also want to request
car insurance quotes
from several other companies. Doing so will allow you to compare your options to ensure you’re getting the best rate possible.
If you’d rather leave the hard work of gathering quotes to someone else, use
Jerry
. The Jerry app can collect quotes from up to 50 top insurance companies in seconds! Jerry will even help cancel your old policy once you’ve made your pick.
New drivers always cost more to insure, so if you can find a lower insurance rate elsewhere, it may be worth switching companies.”
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