Your situation
First US car insurance policy or a foreign license
You can insure a car in Florida with a foreign or international license, and some carriers price it much better than others. You don’t need a US credit history to get a quote.
What to do, in order
- Tell us the country and how long you’ve drivenSome carriers count years licensed abroad.
- Plan your Florida licenseOnce you are a resident, a Florida license usually prices better.
Quote for my situation
David sees the situation you came from, so you won’t have to explain it twice.
What changes the price
- Carriers differ widely here; this is where comparing several matters most.
What to have ready
- Your passport or foreign license (not in the quiz: only at application)
- The car’s VIN
- Your Florida address
Questions
Do I need a Social Security number?
Not for a quote. Ask David what each carrier needs at application.
Related coverage
Moving to Florida: how to switch your car insurance and register your car
Once you become a Florida resident (start a job, enroll a child in school, or move in), you have 10 days to register your car, and you need a Florida insurance policy before the tax collector will register it. Get the Florida policy first, register second, cancel the old policy last.
Save moneyWhat you need for a car insurance quote (and what you can skip)
For a real quote you need each driver's name and date of birth, your address, the cars (VIN or year, make and model), and your current coverage. Scan the barcode on your license (it fills your name, birth date and address) or link your current insurance, and you're done in about two minutes. You can start with less; the quote just gets more exact as you add details.
Your policy’s wording decides what’s covered. David can walk you through yours.