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How long do you have to get new car insurance?

I canceled my old insurance policy last week. I'm still looking for another company. How long do I have to get new car insurance?

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Emily Maracle · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
If you recently canceled your old
car insurance
policy and haven’t purchased a new policy, you need to get one as soon as possible.
In almost every state, driving without insurance is illegal. If you do, you can face fines or a suspension of your license. A
lapse of insurance
can also negatively impact your car insurance rates in the future.
Before you cancel a car insurance policy, you should always have another in place. Since you’re currently uninsured, act fast.
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