How do I get car insurance without a driver's license?
Yes, it is possible to buy car insurance without a driver's license, though you may need to shop around because not every insurer accepts unlicensed policyholders. A common approach is to designate a licensed primary driver on the policy, since insurers normally use a license number to check driving history. The unlicensed policyholder is often listed as an excluded driver, which means claims that occur while that person drives are not covered.
Unlicensed drivers can usually get coverage by calling the insurer directly, since online applications require a driver's license number and reject unlicensed applicants automatically. Common approaches include listing a licensed primary driver on the policy with the unlicensed owner excluded, buying comprehensive-only storage coverage for a parked car, or using a foreign license with alternative identification. Arizona mandates liability coverage but allows foreign licenses for policy applications.
Sources: NIPR: Arizona resident individual licensing requirements; NIPR: Arizona resident individual renewal requirements.
Yes, you can buy car insurance without a driver's license. Some insurers let the policyholder designate a licensed primary driver, and that driver's record affects the premium. Insurers typically ask for a driver's license number to check driving history, so unlicensed applicants usually substitute the primary driver's license number. The unlicensed policyholder may be listed as an excluded driver, and claims from that driver's own driving are not covered.
Sources: NIPR: Arkansas resident individual licensing requirements; PSI: Arkansas insurance candidate information bulletin.
Yes, buying car insurance without a driver's license is possible, though some insurers refuse unlicensed customers and some states require at least one licensed driver on the policy. Insurers typically price the policy using the license number and driving history of a licensed primary driver, which can raise premiums. Unlicensed owners may also be listed as excluded drivers, meaning claims occurring while that person drives can be denied.
Sources: Connecticut CID: Licensing application process and requirements; Connecticut CID: Exam testing and pre-licensing FAQ.
You can buy car insurance without a driver's license, though not all insurers offer it. You usually need to name a licensed driver as the primary operator on the policy, or list yourself as an excluded driver on a named-driver-exclusion form. If an excluded driver drives and causes an accident, the insurer will likely deny the claim, and you may face penalties for driving without insurance or a license.
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, it is possible to buy car insurance without a driver's license, though some insurers decline unlicensed customers. You may have to designate a licensed primary driver on the policy, such as a spouse, caregiver, or other household member. Common reasons to insure without a license include holding a learner's permit, having a suspended license, or insuring a stored or classic vehicle.
Sources: D.C. Code 31-1131.05: Examination prior to licensure; D.C. Code 31-1131.05a: Pre-licensing education.
You can insure a car you own even if you do not hold a driver's license, though many insurers are hesitant. Some will write the policy if you list another household member who will drive the car most often as the primary driver and exclude yourself, and the insurer rates the policy on that person's license number and driving record. Comprehensive-only "parked car" coverage for a vehicle that is not driven typically does not require a license. Driving without a license remains illegal in every 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, though not every insurer offers it. The usual approach is to name a licensed primary driver on the policy, such as a spouse, caregiver, or the driver of the vehicle. Depending on the insurer, you may also need to list yourself as an excluded driver, which means claims from your own driving would not be covered. Expect higher premiums than a standard policy because fewer insurers write these policies.
Sources: Maine BOI: Producer license application (resident and nonresident); Maine BOI: Producers licensing hub.
You can get car insurance with only a learner's permit. If you practice in a family member's car, the car owner's policy most likely covers you. The main situation that requires your own coverage before licensure is owning a car, because most states require proof of insurance to register a vehicle. Note that not all companies sell standalone policies 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, though you may need to comparison-shop because some insurers decline unlicensed buyers. You usually name a licensed primary driver, whose driving record affects the rate, and the insurer may list you as an excluded driver, which bars coverage for claims if you drive. Common reasons for buying without a license include a suspended or revoked license, a learner's permit, insuring a car for a minor, and stored or classic cars.
Sources: Montana CSI: Producer, adjuster and consultant licensing; Montana CSI: Steps to obtaining a resident insurance license.
Some insurers will cover a vehicle owned by a person without a driver's license, but you must be excluded as a driver on the policy and a licensed person must be listed as the primary driver. Call the insurer directly and state that the policy is for an unlicensed driver. Common reasons unlicensed owners need coverage include health or age preventing driving, or an SR-22 filing, but some carriers view unlicensed applicants as high risk and deny coverage.
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 is rare and can be difficult. Some insurers let an unlicensed vehicle owner buy a policy by designating someone else as the licensed primary driver, and some list the owner as an excluded driver. Unlicensed owners typically must shop smaller regional insurers, because many national insurers will not quote them, and they should expect higher premiums.
Sources: New Hampshire NHID: Producer licenses; New Hampshire NHID: Licensing fees.
You can buy car insurance without a driver's license, though some insurers decline the request, so you may need to shop around. Insurers ask for a license number to check driving history, so unlicensed buyers may instead provide the primary driver's license number, and that person's record affects the premium. The unlicensed buyer is often listed as an excluded driver, meaning the policy pays nothing for claims that occur while that person drives.
Sources: North Dakota NDID: Apply for a resident producer license; North Dakota NDID: Resident producer (hub).
You can usually buy car insurance without a license by listing a licensed primary driver, such as a family member or caretaker, on the policy. The insurer may list you as an excluded driver, which means the company will not cover claims from your own driving. Permit holders can buy their own policy or be covered on a family plan, and some insurers decline unlicensed applicants, so you may need to shop around.
Sources: Oregon DFR: Producer licensing; Oregon DFR: Fees and forms.
Yes, you can generally buy car insurance without a driver's license by designating a licensed primary driver, the person who will drive the car the most. The insurer may also list the unlicensed policyholder as an excluded driver, meaning the company will not cover claims from accidents that occur while that person is driving. Driving without a valid license is illegal and can result in fines or a denial of coverage for an accident.
Sources: NIPR: Rhode Island resident individual licensing requirements; NIPR: Rhode Island nonresident individual licensing requirements.
Yes, you can buy car insurance without a driver's license, but expect fewer choices and higher rates, because unlicensed drivers are treated as high risk. Many national insurers will not quote an unlicensed driver, since they use a license number to check driving history. Common options include listing a licensed primary driver on the policy, excluding yourself as a driver, or buying comprehensive-only coverage for a stored vehicle.
Sources: TN TDCI — Insurance Producer Licensing Procedure with Exams; TN TDCI — Insurance Producer Licensing Procedure without Exams (nonresident, limited lines, variable, title).
Yes. You can buy car insurance without a driver's license by listing a licensed primary driver on the policy, and insurers may list the unlicensed policyholder as an excluded driver. Claims from the excluded driver's own driving are not covered. Common reasons to insure this way include a caregiver, spouse, or child driving the vehicle, or comprehensive-only coverage for a stored car.
Sources: Vermont DFR: Producer license; Prometric: Vermont insurance licensing information bulletin.
Insurers generally require a driver's license or learner's permit before they will sell or add a policy. A permit holder is usually added to a parent's or guardian's existing household policy, which typically costs less than a separate policy. A permit holder who buys their own vehicle can purchase an individual policy like any licensed driver. Fully unlicensed drivers usually cannot be added to a policy and may need to be excluded from it, and in most states registering a car requires a valid driver's license.
Sources: Va. Code § 38.2-1824: Kinds of agents' licenses and appointments issued; Va. Code § 38.2-1817: Examination for license; fee required; when fee forfeited.
Yes, though it takes some shopping around. Many national insurers will not give quotes to unlicensed drivers, so you may need a smaller regional company or an independent agent. Common routes are designating a licensed primary driver on the policy, being listed as an excluded driver, or buying comprehensive-only coverage for a car kept in storage.
Sources: Wyoming DOI: producer licensing requirements, fees and FAQs; Wyoming DOI: adjuster licensing requirements, fees and FAQs.