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What happens if I have out-of-state insurance?
I live in Manhattan and have a van, but the insurance rates are so expensive here. I'm thinking of taking a trip to Connecticut and purchasing insurance there. Can I have Connecticut insurance in New York?
Sophie Newman · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
The
state minimum car insurance
requirements will differ between Connecticut and New York, and your car should be insured in the state where you reside so that you meet these minimum requirements. Each state has different residency requirements. In New York, if you reside in the state for 90 days, you are considered a resident. To purchase car insurance in Connecticut, you will probably need an address in the state.
That said, many people travel with their vehicles for work and leisure. If you’re passing through Connecticut, or even staying there for a short time, your car insurance from out-of-state will cover you.
New York has expensive rates to cover the cost of the higher number of accidents. It’s not necessarily indicative of having a higher percentage of bad drivers; it’s that there are more people on the road, with the potential for more accidents and more theft.
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