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Can I use my U.S. car insurance in Canada?
I'm going to be driving through Canada soon. I have U.S. car insurance, is that enough? Do I need to get a different type of policy while driving there?
Emily Maracle · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“If you’re insured by a major national car insurance chain, you’re likely covered in Canada.
When you enter Canada with a vehicle, border agents will require a few documents for entry. If you are a tourist, you’ll need:
The Canadian Non-Resident Inter-provincial Motor Vehicle Liability Card is also highly recommended, as some borders and customer agents will specifically ask for this document. Contact your insurance company to find out how to obtain one.
Keep in mind that
state minimum car insurance
in the U.S. is substantially lower than Canada’s liability minimums. That’s what makes your Canadian Non-Resident Inter-provincial Motor Vehicle Liability Card so important. This verifies that you meet the Canadian liability coverage limits, which are often $200,000 or more for uninsured/underinsured motorist, property damage, and bodily injury.If you need more insurance coverage before you head off to the Great White North, use the
Jerry
app to help you compare rates in under a minute.”View full answer
- Gregory R.
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