Can a 17-year-old get their own car insurance policy?

Yes, in some states a 17-year-old can get their own car insurance policy, but they may need a parent or guardian to co-sign the policy because they are not legally considered adults until they turn 18. However, it is almost always less expensive for a teenager to be added to an existing insurance policy instead of purchasing their own.

Posted by Alyssa DiCrasto

Alyssa uses her many years of experience writing about complex industries to research and create clear content that makes insurance easy to understand. She has been with Rate Retriever since its beginning, establishing our strict editorial policy and directing our comparison experience.

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