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Car Insurance & Car Insurance Requirements in Washington

Washington Minimum Car Insurance Requirements

To legally drive a vehicle that is registered in Washington you must have one of the following:

- Auto insurance

- Self-insurance

- Certificate of deposit

- Liability bond

If you decide to purchase liability auto insurance, your policy must have limits of at least:

  • $25,000 bodily injury liability for one person per accident
  • $50,000 bodily injury liability for any two people per accident
  • $10,000 property damage liability per accident

In addition to having car insurance, Washington also requires proof of that insurance during a police stop. Your insurance company will provide you with a proof of insurance card but it is your responsibility to check that it contains the following:

- Name of insurance provider.

- Policy number.

- Effective date of policy.

- Expiration date of policy.

- Description of the insured vehicle(s) and name of insured driver(s).

While the minimum car insurance requirements in Washington are predefined, they are not meant to be a cap on how much coverage you can or should get. You may opt for more coverage than the state minimums to protect your financial assets and your vehicle and/or passengers.

If you’re interested in getting a car insurance quote in Washington, contact your American Family Insurance agent to discuss what type of protection is best for your needs and what discounts may apply in your region.