What happens when I am a resident of one state, but the car is registered and insured in another andI get into an accident?
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What happens when I am a resident of one state, but the car is registered and insured in another andI get into an accident?
I recently moved to another state and kept my car registered and insured in my previous state of residency. A relative borrowed the car and was in an accident (his fault). What happens at this point? Will I face any issues with insurance because I never changed the car over to my new place of residency? Is the driver of the car in the accident liable for the damages with his insurance?
Asked on January 12, 2012 under Accident Law, New Jersey
Answers:
Hong Shen / Roberts Law Group
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Each state has different requirements. CA for example, requires to change registration within 10 days of your moving. It could potentially become a sticky point with the insurance company.
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