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I live overseas, but have a FL driver's license, and have a Florida mailing address and own property in Florida. My family and I plan to have an extended vacation in the US in 2010 and want to buy a car. Can I purchase car insurance in Florida?

Yes, since you have a Florida address and Florida (US) driver's license you should be able to buy car insurance if you purchase a car in FL for your extended vacation there.

When one only has a foreign driver's license it can be difficult to get insurance but when you have a US driver's license it is much easier to find an insurer that will provide you with an auto insurance policy for your vehicle registered her in the United States. This is because US insurance companies rate in part based on a person's driving record. When you have a foreign license US insurers do not have a way to verify your driving record and thus will not normally offer you an insurance policy since they cannot rate you properly.

To get information on how to register a car in FL contact their Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (HSMV). When you are ready to check on auto insurance prices for the car you want to buy in Florida click here for instant car insurance quotes.

When you get closer to your planning, contact our customer service department. We have a company that can help for short-term insurance, even if you don't plan on staying in the US after your stay.

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This car insurance answer was last updated 9:39 AM Nov-13.
This buying a policy question was asked 7:32 AM Nov-09-2009.
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