CarInsurance.com Get Direct Auto Insurance
> ZIP code:  Click & Quote
Get insurance now:
Car Insurance Resources:

Get Free Quotes Now

Zip Code:
Save With CarInsurance.com!
Car Insurance Learning Center  Learning Center  Auto Insurance Questions & Answers   Questions & Answers  Professional Answers   Professional Answer
If the car I drive is under my name and I live in New Jersey, can I have it switched to my parents name, who live in Pennsylvania, and have Pennsylvania insurance?

If you are planning on giving your vehicle to your parents for them to drive in Pennsylvania, you should have no problem switching the title over to them and allowing them to purchase PA insurance for it.

If instead you want to change the vehicle over to your parents name and get Pennsylvania insurance but continue to be the main driver and have the car reside with you in New Jersey, this will likely not be proper.

New Jersey requires cars that reside in NJ to be registered and titled in that state; you thus would also need NJ insurance. Motor vehicles typically need to be rated for the state in which they will reside. Some insurance companies require that a car be garaged 10 months out of a year in that state for it to insure the vehicle.

Having the car registered and insured in one state but the vehicle staying in another, if not told to the insurance company, could be considered misrepresentation or insurance fraud in some states.

You or your parents can obtain either Pennsylvania or New Jersey car insurance by getting an online auto insurance quote.

Share this on: Tweet this! Add to Facebook Add Google Bookmark Digg This Windows Live Favorites Add to Del.icio.us reddit this!
StumbleUpon Save to Ma.gnolia Save to Blinklist Technorati This Submit to Propeller Furl It Seed Newsvine
Related Questions
Car Insurance RelatedI am a Georgia resident who is living in PA for 2-3 months. My car is registered in GA and has GA plates. My insurance company tells me that Pennsylvania law requires that I insure in Pennsylvania whe...
Car Insurance RelatedIf my dad lives in South Carolina and I live in New Jersey, can he put a car in his name, on his insurance, and list me as a driver on his policy (if I don't live with him anymore)?
Car Insurance RelatedI am a permanent resident of Massachusetts. That is where my I hold my license, have my permanent address and where my car is registered. I am attending school 9 months of the year out of state and in...
Car Insurance RelatedCan you be insured in 2 separate states. I am a resident of Florida, however work in Philadelphia and spend 80% of my time in Philly and 20% in Florida. Is there such a thing as dual insurance, so I c...
Car Insurance RelatedIf my car registration and insurance are from one state but my drivers license is from another, is that a problem? Can I get in trouble for not having a license from the state where my car is insured...
Car Insurance RelatedI received a speeding ticket in Vermont and I am a New Jersey resident. Can I answer "no" to the moving violations question on my insurance renewal questionnaire, even though says including...
Car Insurance RelatedIn New Jersey, what is the age limit under which I can still be insured under my parents auto insurance policy?
Car Insurance RelatedMy 20 yr son (household member) drove my truck to work and got in an accident. He is not on my policy. My insurance will not pay any loss and now they are investigating me for "fraud and misrepre...
Car Insurance RelatedI live in a large US city (Philadelphia) where parking a car is both difficult and expensive. I therefore keep my car at a friends house in the suburbs. I obviously don't want to commit fraud, so I'...
Car Insurance RelatedI live in the suburbs and I go to college in the city, about 20 miles away. I need to have my car on campus for about 3 months. I live in an apartment in the city but my car is registered at my house....
Car Insurance RelatedIs it legal for a person to put a friend's vehicle on their car insurance when they do not own the car and it does not reside at their home? My boyfriend wants to add a friend's car to his policy as h...
Car Insurance RelatedI read with some interest your response to Can a car be registered in NY but be insured in CT? Or do both have to be in same state? In which other states do we know that they do not accept any out-of...
Car Insurance RelatedIs it legal to live in Georgia and title a car in Florida to pay a less expensive Ad Valorem Tax? Also, how would this scenario affect car insurance?
Car Insurance RelatedI was wondering if it is fraud to insure your car in another state, one that you may own a rental property in but do not live nor do you vacation there?
Car Insurance RelatedCan I insure my vehicle in another state to save money?
Car Insurance RelatedWhat is the penalty for living in Pennsylvania for 60 days and driving on a Maryland license?
Car Insurance RelatedWhy do insurance companies ask PA residents if they work or commute in NJ or NY? Does that increase your premium?
Car Insurance RelatedI got a speeding ticket in NJ but live in PA. I paid the fine. When I move back to NJ, will points appear on my NJ license for that speeding fine i paid? Will the insurance points roll over from PA...
Car Insurance RelatedI recently moved to Washington from Missouri. My plates were set to expire so I registered the car in WA. My car is on my Mom's insurance policy in Missouri, is it okay for me to leave it that way, si...
Car Insurance RelatedAfter moving from Pennsylvania to New Jersey, how many days do you have to change your drivers licence to New Jersey? What is the penalty if you go beyond the required time? What is the statute num...
Car Insurance RelatedI live in Michigan and am moving to Pennsylvania, but I am keeping my car insurance in Michigan. My dad says they won't honor my policy if I have an accident there and says that he can be sued if I hi...
Rate, add comments, or add help about your situation and this question.
Help us improve the largest car insurance website!

poor 
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

 excellent
Tell us why you rated this car insurance question and answer this way. You can add any helpful insurance comments to this page:
Visitor Comments
No visitors have commented on this answer.
Question Details
This car insurance answer was last updated 11:24 AM Mar-29.
This buying a policy question was asked 4:23 PM Mar-28-2006.
Jim requested this car insurance help from CarInsurance.com experts.
Rated 0 out of 10 based on 0 votes.
Buying a Policy
Print Car Insurance Answers Print this car insurance question and answer
Email Car Insurance Answers Email this auto insurance answer
Disclaimer: Answers and comments provided are for information purposes. They are not intended to substitute informed professional advice. These responses should not be interpreted as a recommendation to buy or sell any insurance product, or to provide financial or legal advice. Please refer to your insurance policy for specific coverage and exclusion information. Please read our Terms Of Use.
©2010 CarInsurance.com, Inc. - Online Insurance Marketplace™
safe and secure auto insurance   better business bureau car insurance   Tested, Safe, and Secure Car Insurance