Can I Legally Drive in California With an Out Of State License?
Reader’s question:
Is my Washington state drivers license accepted in California?
Anna
Good question Anna.
It would really depends in the situation if your Washington state license would be accepted or not in the state of California. If your car is registered in Washington state and just visiting in California, usually your Washington coverages would conform to the California auto insurance requirements.
If you are attending school in CA and still have the valid license and still keeping your WA residence, your Washington insurance may still cover you in California. Cases like this, you will need to call your insurance company to make sure that your coverage will still be in effect while you are out of state.
If on the other hand, you moved to California, you will then have to register and insure your vehicle in California with an insurance company. If your insurance company in WA does business in CA then it would be simple and easier for you. Your agent will just simply change it over to the California state.
It is also best to contact you insurance company to check if your Washington insurance would be effective in the state of California and discuss the specifics of your coverage. The California Department of Motor Vehicle will provide you information if your Washington state insurance coverages will be accepted California.
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