Insurance companies' guidelines differ but typically US insurance companies will require a vehicle to be registered in the United States in order for the car to be insured by them. Insurance providers will also normally want you to also have a US license, instead of a foreign one, even from Canada.

According to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to register a vehicle imported from another country it first must clear Customs and Border Protection, the car must also comply with the NYS safety and emissions standards and you must provide US Customs and Border Protection documents and proof of ownership documents to the NYSDMV.

The NYS DMV also will give you information on how to obtain a New York driver's license. When you are ready to acquire car insurance for your vehicle, click here for a quote.