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Can I pause my car insurance while I’m traveling?
I’m going on a six-month backpacking trip across Southeast Asia this spring, and I’m leaving my car at home. Since I won’t be driving it for six months, I don’t want to pay for car insurance I don’t need. Can I pause my car insurance while I’m traveling?
Talullah Blanco · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Your six-month backpacking trip across Southeast Asia will be a life-changing experience! Depending on the
minimum car insurance required in your state
, you can either pause comprehensive and collision coverage or suspend your insurance entirely if you file an affidavit of non-use with the DMV. An affidavit of non-use essentially allows you to own an uninsured vehicle. Once you’ve paused your car insurance policy, you’ll need the following handy to file an affidavit of non-use:
- Your license plate number
- Your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
- Insurance policy number
- Proof of registration
Check with your DMV to make sure you can pause your car insurance with an affidavit of non-use in your state. If you can’t, you can either cancel your policy insurance altogether or save money on
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