Can I get car insurance without a driver's license?
Yes, it is possible to buy car insurance without a driver's license, though some insurers are reluctant and you may need to shop around. Common situations include insuring a car that a licensed family member drives, keeping continuous coverage during a suspension (which often helps with reinstatement), or insuring a stored classic car. Some states require the policy to list at least one licensed driver, and an unlicensed owner may be listed as an excluded driver, meaning claims that occur while that person drives are not covered.
Yes. Insurers can cover unlicensed drivers in several situations: listing a licensed person as the primary driver with you excluded, suspended-license SR-22 policies, comprehensive-only storage coverage for a parked car, learner's permit holders on a family policy, and international drivers with a foreign license. Online applications usually require a driver's license number and reject unlicensed applicants, so call the insurer directly.
Sources: NIPR: Arizona resident individual licensing requirements; NIPR: Arizona resident individual renewal requirements.
Yes, it is possible to get car insurance without a driver's license. Some insurers allow the policyholder to designate someone else as the primary driver, and that driver's record affects the premium, so the insurer may ask for the primary driver's license number instead. The unlicensed policyholder is typically listed as an excluded driver, which means claims from that person's own driving are not covered.
Sources: NIPR: Arkansas resident individual licensing requirements; PSI: Arkansas insurance candidate information bulletin.
Yes, you can buy car insurance without a license, though some insurers refuse the business. Most insurers ask for a driver's license number to check driving history, so you may need to list a licensed primary driver on the policy instead. An unlicensed owner can often be listed as an excluded driver, which means the insurer will not cover claims that occur while that person drives.
Sources: Connecticut CID: Licensing application process and requirements; Connecticut CID: Exam testing and pre-licensing FAQ.
Yes, though not every insurer will sell coverage to someone without a driver's license. You usually need to name a licensed driver as the primary operator of the car, or list yourself as an excluded driver on a named-driver-exclusion form. Be aware that an excluded driver has no coverage if they drive and cause an accident, and exclusion rules vary by company and by state.
Sources: Delaware Code Title 18 Chapter 17: Licensing of Professional Insurance Personnel (producers and adjusters); Delaware Code Title 18 Chapter 7: Fees and Taxes (18 Del. C. §701 fee schedule).
Yes, in some cases. You can buy car insurance without a driver's license when someone else will drive the vehicle, such as a spouse or caregiver. Some insurers let you designate a licensed primary driver on the policy, while others refuse to insure unlicensed customers.
Sources: D.C. Code 31-1131.05: Examination prior to licensure; D.C. Code 31-1131.05a: Pre-licensing education.
Yes, it is possible to insure a car without a driver's license, though many insurers are hesitant to do it. Common solutions include listing another household member as the primary driver and excluding yourself from the policy, or buying comprehensive-only coverage for a car that is parked or stored. It remains illegal to drive without a license in any state.
Sources: Louisiana LDI: License application requirements (producer, adjuster, consultant); Louisiana LDI: Becoming a Licensed Agent/Producer brochure.
Yes, you can buy car insurance without a driver's license, but the process takes extra steps. Insurers generally require you to name a licensed primary driver on the policy, and you may be listed as an excluded driver, which means claims from your own driving are not covered. Premiums tend to run higher than on a standard policy because fewer companies offer this coverage.
Sources: Maine BOI: Producer license application (resident and nonresident); Maine BOI: Producers licensing hub.
Yes, though options are limited. Drivers with only a learner's permit can usually be added to a family member's car insurance policy, which is the most affordable route. The main situation requiring a policy before licensure is owning a car, since proof of insurance is required to register a vehicle in most states. Some insurers sell standalone policies to unlicensed buyers, but not all companies sell to drivers under 18.
Sources: Md. Code, Insurance § 10-103: Producer license required (Title 10 Subtitle 1); Md. Code, Insurance § 10-108: Producer licensing examination.
Yes, you can get car insurance without a driver's license, but not all insurers offer it, so you may need to comparison-shop. You will usually need to name someone as the licensed primary driver, or list yourself as an excluded driver, meaning the policy will not cover you if you drive. Buying and registering a car is also possible with valid ID, proof of ownership, and insurance.
Sources: Montana CSI: Producer, adjuster and consultant licensing; Montana CSI: Steps to obtaining a resident insurance license.
Yes. Some major national insurers will insure a vehicle owner who does not hold a license. To get coverage, call the insurer directly, state that the policy is for an unlicensed driver, exclude yourself as a driver, and list a licensed person as the primary driver. If you do not own a car, non-owner liability coverage is another option, though Nevada's average non-owner premium runs above the national average.
Sources: Pearson VUE: Nevada Insurance Candidate Handbook (October 2024); Pearson VUE: Nevada Insurance Exam Content Outlines (effective October 1, 2024; with pre/post November 14, 2026 versions).
Yes, though it can be difficult. Many national insurers do not quote unlicensed drivers, so unlicensed vehicle owners typically must shop smaller regional insurers, and an insurance broker or independent agent can help locate coverage. Common options include designating a licensed primary driver on the policy and comprehensive-only "parked car" coverage for vehicles kept in storage. Unlicensed applicants are generally treated as high-risk and should expect higher premiums.
Sources: New Hampshire NHID: Producer licenses; New Hampshire NHID: Licensing fees.
Yes, some insurers will sell a policy to a buyer without a license, though you may have to shop around because not all companies allow it. Insurers typically ask for a driver's license number to check driving history, so an unlicensed buyer may be asked for the primary driver's license number instead, and that driver's record affects the premium. The buyer may also be listed as an excluded driver, meaning the company will not cover claims that occur while the buyer drives.
Sources: North Dakota NDID: Apply for a resident producer license; North Dakota NDID: Resident producer (hub).
Yes, it is possible, but you typically must designate a licensed primary driver on the policy. Insurers normally use a driver's license number to check driving history, so an unlicensed applicant provides the primary driver's number instead. Some insurers will not cover unlicensed owners, so you may need to compare several, and you may be listed as an excluded driver, meaning claims from your own driving are not covered.
Sources: Oregon DFR: Producer licensing; Oregon DFR: Fees and forms.
Some insurance companies will sell a policy to a buyer without a driver's license, usually by requiring a licensed primary driver, the person who will drive the car most, to be listed on the policy. The unlicensed buyer may be listed as an excluded driver, meaning claims from any accident they cause while driving are not covered. Some insurers are wary of these policies, and driving without a valid license remains illegal and can result in fines, impoundment, or jail.
Sources: NIPR: Rhode Island resident individual licensing requirements; NIPR: Rhode Island nonresident individual licensing requirements.
Yes, but your options are limited. Some insurers sell a policy to an unlicensed owner when a licensed driver is listed as the primary driver, or when the owner excludes themselves as a driver on the policy. Comprehensive-only coverage for a stored vehicle is another route. Many national insurers will not quote unlicensed drivers, so expect to shop smaller regional companies, and rates are usually higher.
Sources: TN TDCI — Insurance Producer Licensing Procedure with Exams; TN TDCI — Insurance Producer Licensing Procedure without Exams (nonresident, limited lines, variable, title).
Yes. Texas law does not require a driver's license to buy an auto insurance policy, though every registered vehicle must carry minimum liability coverage. Unlicensed buyers typically list a licensed primary driver on the policy and are listed as an excluded driver, and claims from their own unlicensed driving are not covered. You can register a car with proof of insurance and a valid photo ID.
Sources: Texas TDI: agent and adjuster licensing hub; Texas TDI: general lines property and casualty license (apply).
Yes, you can buy car insurance without a driver's license, though an insurer may require you to list at least one licensed primary driver on the policy. The unlicensed policyholder is often listed as an excluded driver, and claims from that person's own driving are not covered. Common situations include a caregiver, spouse, or child driving the vehicle, or a stored or classic car insured for comprehensive-only coverage.
Sources: Vermont DFR: Producer license; Prometric: Vermont insurance licensing information bulletin.
Yes, but it takes extra work. Many national insurers will not quote unlicensed drivers, so smaller regional companies or an independent agent may be your best route. Common approaches include designating a licensed primary driver, excluding yourself as a driver on the policy, or buying comprehensive-only coverage for a car that will sit in storage. Unlicensed buyers are usually treated as high risk, so expect higher premiums.
Sources: Wyoming DOI: producer licensing requirements, fees and FAQs; Wyoming DOI: adjuster licensing requirements, fees and FAQs.