How Long Do I Have To Get Auto Insurance? 
If you do not have any auto insurance coverage currently then you would want to secure coverage before you purchase a vehicle to be properly protected . If you do have auto insurance coverage currently then you should contact your agent as quickly as possible with the vehicle information . Many carriers state within the policy documentation if a new vehicle is purchased it must be reported to the carrier within seven days to be covered properly . Please read your policy completely to understand the coverage offered and any exclusions that there may be . 