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HiMy wife is living in Tijuana and doesn’t have US drive license, can I put her into my policy?

Asked March 29, 2016

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If you want to add a driver who only has a foreign driver's license to your car insurance policy, you will need to check with your insurance company to see if they allow this and what the requirements are. Each insurance company may have different policies and procedures for adding drivers with foreign licenses. In general, most insurance companies will require that the foreign driver has a valid license from their home country and that the license is in English or has an official translation. They may also require that the driver has a certain amount of driving experience or that they pass a driving test in the United States. If the foreign driver is living in the United States and plans to drive frequently, they may be required to obtain a U.S. driver's license. The requirements for obtaining a U.S. driver's license may vary depending on the state where they reside. It's important to note that adding a driver with a foreign license to your car insurance policy may affect your rates. Insurance companies may consider foreign drivers to be a higher risk, especially if they are not familiar with U.S. driving laws and regulations. Before adding a driver with a foreign license to your policy, you should also consider whether they will be the primary driver of the vehicle or if they will only be driving occasionally. If they will be the primary driver, you may need to list them as the primary insured on the policy. Overall, adding a driver with a foreign license to your car insurance policy can be a complex process, so it's important to work with your insurance company to ensure that you meet all of the requirements and that you have the appropriate coverage in place.

Answered April 4, 2016 by teddyx

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