States have varying laws so some may have legal issues with you being in one state and insuring a vehicle in another. Insurance company guidelines also differ so if you would want to insure a car that is going to reside in a different state you would need to check to make sure that the state laws allowed this as well as the insurance company's guidelines find it acceptable.

There are situations in which it is usually not a problem. These circumstances may include things such as going to college out of state, being in the military and stationed outside of your home state or perhaps having a car garaged at your vacation home in a different state.

If you want to insure a vehicle in another state and want to know about that state's insurance laws regarding your specific situation, contact that state's insurance regulator.