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How long does car insurance take to start?

I'm picking up my car in an hour. I forgot to get car insurance in advance. How long does it take for car insurance to start?

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Emily Maracle · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
You can have new
car insurance
in under 30 minutes.
While not every company allows you to purchase [same day coverage]
https://getjerry.com/car-insurance/same-day-auto-insurance
), most have no issue with it. All you have to do is make sure that your effective date is for today and you’re all set. Once purchased, your policy is effective immediately.
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