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If I'm in the military can I have out-of-state car insurance?

I'm a Florida resident, but I'm currently stationed in California. Can I stay on my Florida insurance if it's cheaper?

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Sophie Newman · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
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Car insurance is based on the state where your vehicle is garaged, so if you keep your vehicle in California, you should have
California
 insurance.
However,
Florida
 is very flexible with the needs of its military members and will allow you to keep your car registered in Florida with Florida plates as long as you complete and submit the Military Insurance Affidavit. 
You can find all the information you need online with the Florida DMV.
In summary, you can have a California insurance policy with a Florida registration.
Keep in mind: Most insurance companies understand the nomadic life of military members and allow for these updates. Every company has its own rules about what they will and won’t allow, so check with them before you make any policy changes.
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