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You can register a car without insurance in Washington, although you still need insurance coverage to drive legally. Washington is one of 10 states that allow you to register a newly-purchased car without insurance, along with Arizona, California, Iowa, Mississippi, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
In Washington, you are required to have $25,000 in bodily injury liability coverage per person, up to $50,000 per accident, along with $10,000 in liability coverage for property damage. You have 30 days from the date of purchase to register a vehicle in the state of Washington, but you can't drive the car without insurance.
To register a car in Washington, you need the following documentation:
- Registration fees
- Completed vehicle certificate of ownership (title) application
- Title
- Purchase agreement or bill of sale
- Odometer disclosure statement (vehicles up to 10 years old)
The penalties for driving without insurance in Washington can be steep, so you should get insurance right away and have proof of coverage at all times.
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