Without Auto Insurance, Will I Be Able To Buy a Registration Tag?

You know that there are many requirements that have to be met for you to be a law abiding driver. You need to have a valid driver's license and car insurance for starters. But you also need the proper tags. You may be wondering whether or not you are able to get your hands on the proper tags, even if you do not have car insurance. In almost all cases, the answer is "No."

So can you get a tag without auto insurance?

Whether or not you can buy a tag without car insurance depends upon the rules that apply in your state. The majority of states, however, insist that you have car insurance on a registered vehicle to obtain tags. Not all states require proof of insurance when you go to pick up your tags, but many that do not require it operate on the assumption that you do in fact have this coverage. If you're caught without coverage, then you could face severe penalties – maybe even impoundment of your vehicle!

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What are the state requirements?

Of course, state requirements vary. Some states will not title and register your car without being furnished with proof of adequate auto insurance. And if you cannot complete these steps, then you cannot get tags for your vehicle.

Others, as stated earlier, will assume that you have coverage when you get your tags. In some cases, they may even be able to receive your insurance information directly from your insurance company to confirm your coverage status. To determine your state's requirements and processes you will want to contact your state's Department of Motor Vehicles. There can be big differences from one state to the next.

Nationally, about 1 in every 6 drivers will be driving without insurance in 2010. Don't become one of them; after all, there are affordable options that fit within your price range. Request a free quote for auto insurance to find out.