How Do I Get Auto Insurance for a Car in 2 States? (CA & WA)"

Good morning…
I’m in a weird spot with my car insurance and could use some advice. Here’s what’s going on:
I’ve lived in California my whole life, got a CA license, vote there, and my permanent address is still in CA. But I just graduated in June and moved to Washington for work, where I’ll be staying for less than a year—about 5 months this year and 6 months next year. After that, I’m moving back to CA for good.
Now, here’s where it gets tricky: :grin:

  • The car is still registered and garaged in CA most of the year.
  • The car technically belongs to my mom, who’s a CA resident too, and it’s insured under her name in CA (I’m just an additional driver on the policy). * I don’t want to change the title or plates to WA because I’m not staying here long, and I’ll be back in CA soon.
    :smile:I’ve looked into non-owner insurance, but that doesn’t really fit since I drive the car regularly, just in two states. I only need liability coverage for the few months I’m in WA, but my current insurance carrier says I need to get a WA license, title, and plates to get insurance here.
    Does anyone know how I can get insurance for the few months I’m in WA without jumping through all those hoops?
    Any help will be welcomed…

Some insurance companies offer discounts :smile:if you insure multiple vehicles, even if they are in different states. It’s worth asking your insurer about this option

:open_mouth: An insurance agent can help you navigate the complexities of insuring vehicles in two states and ensure you have the appropriate coverage for both locations5.

:star_struck: If you have automobiles in both states, you will need to register and insure each vehicle in the state where it is typically maintained.

:The minimal insurance needs vary by state. Verify that you fulfill the particular standards for Washington and California. :saluting_face:

Hallo just go to the relevant authorities and make inquiries and get details on how u can proceed :face_with_raised_eyebrow: