If you are going to be in the United States for more than 30 days and buy a car you will likely need to obtain a U.S. motor vehicle driver's license to drive on the roadways. To do this you will need to have an address in a certain state. Having a state's driver's license will help you acquire car insurance because though there are many insurance companies that will offer you insurance with your International Driver's License or Permit they will likely require you to obtain a driver license's from a state within 30 days.

When buying a car in the United States be aware of the state laws in which you are making your purchase. The laws differ from state to state but generally states will require you to register the vehicle with their motor vehicles bureau and hold title of the vehicle. You will typically pay registration fees, sales tax and obtain license plates for the vehicle. Some states require inspection stickers as well.

Insurance coverage definitions can be helpful to know when buying insurance in the United States. Enjoy your travels.