Can Teens Get Their Own Car Insurance Policy?

Reader’s Question:

Im only 17 years old and will be purchasing my first car net month or so. Is it possible to get car insurance without my parents?

Grey

Detroit MI

It is unlikely that you will be able to purchase car insurance policy without your parents or a legal guardian to help you sign with the contract.

An auto insurance policy is a legal contract. Many states require policyholders to sign the documents to make them binding and insurers generally have underwriting guidelines restrictions to the named insured should not be under the age of eighteen. Well since you said that you are 17 years old, it is unlikely that you can get your own car insurance policy without your parents with you to sign the contract with you.

Typically, you need list all members of the household that is 14 years old and older, whether they are licensed or not. These household members must be included in the rating otherwise they should be excluded specifically on the policy.

You can purchase an auto insurance policy but, because of your age your parent would need to sign the documents with you.

For the meantime, if you still live with your parents, you can be added to your parents policy until you become 18 years old. If your parents are worried of getting expensive car insurance rate, you can share payment for the premium until you get your own policy. Keep in mind that it is much cheaper to be added to your policy than having a separate policy.

Teen Driver Car Insurance Rates With MIP

Reader’s Question:

How much will auto insurance go up if a teenager, 17 years old gets an MIP in Michigan?

Bill

Dearborn, MI

If you are a 17 year old that is cited for being a Minor in Possession (MIP) in Michigan it will likely your increase your car insurance rates. How much the auto insurance rate will go up depends on the factors your insurance provider uses. Auto insurance for drivers under the age of 25 or teenagers are already consider inexperience and therefore a higher risk. With a MIP offense the risk factor is likely to go up.

There is no specific insurance rate increase that can be generalized or stated for all insurance carriers. Each insurance carrier is required to file their car insurance rates and rules with your state regulatory body. So the best way to determine how much your auto insurance rates may rise is to talk to someone at your insurance carrier or contact the insurance regulator of your state to see what rates are filed with them for your insurance provider.

Auto Insurance For Teens

Reader’s Question:

I am 17 years. old and have no driver’s license or permit yet. I am having hard time finding information concerning car insurance options that would be available to me, so that I can get my license. Can you please give me any suggestion regarding this?

Jim

Detroit, MI

Typically, if you are residing with your parents, they can request their insurance company to add you to their policy once you are permitted or obtain a junior or full license. Insurance carriers differ about if they will require you on the car insurance policy with only a permit or will wait till you are licensed.

If you live on your own, as a inexperienced and young teen driver without a full license or even permit, it can be hard to find car insurance. Probably, you can get an insurance policy but most insurance providers will want you to acquire a full license within 30 to 45 days from the inception of your policy. If you cannot obtain a regular license by that time, then the insurance policy will cancel.

Some insurance companies might require you to list a fully licensed motorist of 21 years of age or older on the policy with you.