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With a valid Mexican license am I able to obtain any car insurance in any state? Should I instead go under my parents policy who live in New Jersey?

According to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, you may use your foreign country's driver license as proof of driving experience if you have an International Driver License issued by your country or if your country is a member of the United Nations Convention on Road Traffic (which Mexico is) and your license is translated into English.

A valid Mexican driver's license may allow you to drive within the United States (though you would need to check with each state's DMV since laws can differ) but typically insurance companies within the US will require you to obtain a valid license from a State within a short period of time of starting up an auto insurance policy.

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Your parent's would need to check with their insurance company to find out if you could be placed under their policy. Likely even if you are put under your parent's policy as a driver, you would need to still acquire a US license. If you are going to reside in New Jersey, the NJ MVC gives information on how turn in a foreign license and apply for a NJ driver's license.

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I have a Mexican driving license, can I drive a car in USA and bring it to Mexico? I buy USA used cars and import them in mexico.
Comment added: 01:45 PM Mar-11
According to the UN Convention on Road Traffic, you MUST be a legitimate tourist with a valid passport and visa for the International Drvier License agreement to apply. Students, work visas and illegal imigrants do not apply.
Comment added: 02:18 PM Mar-05
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