Just thought I would throw this out there, if anybody is insured with esurance, call them and tell them you want the "open paypal" discount. Saved me $135 over 6 months. Not going to make me rich, but still.

 

Question:

Can I still have my car registered in Florida but insured in Texas? I just spent $75 renewing my registration and license for 2 cars but that's for Florida. But Allstate requires I transfer my policy to another Allstate agent here in Texas.

 

You can but its a hassel to get all your paperwork in Florida if you live here. You'll eventually have to register the car here and get a Texas policy.

 

Right now it's more of a hassle to get it registered in Texas. I have to go through emissions, get a new DL, and so on. Florida doesn't have that antiquated process. You do everything online and don't have to put those stickers on your front window or have 2 license plates. But, I need the peace of mind that I'm going to be covered in case of an accident. By next year, I'll be an official Texas resident.

 

You can renew your license online after the initial process. Brake tag you can get almost on every corner. Registration renewal can be done in most grocery stores in your area's customer service area. Its not as bad as you make it out. Just initially its a pain to wait at the dmv but you'll eventually need to do it. Like you said, do you want to get covered in a wreck if something happens?

 

and vic has a problem to deal with: his tinted windshield... thats not gonna pass in texas...

 

Oh yeah, I forgot about that.

 

FYI, you have 30 days to register your cars in Texas, and change your DL. If they catch you, there are some hefty fines. So if you have been here for more than 30 day, you are a resident.

As far as ins goes, unless your policy states otherwirse (read the fine print) you are covered in all 48 states if you pay the ins bill.

 

That is odd. Allstate made me switch to a Texas policy as soon as I moved over here. It was around that 30 to 60 day time frame you mentioned.

 

How do they determine when I moved here. I planned on saying I'm visiting or just got here around 3 weeks ago. Why can't I say I'm visiting a girlfriend? Allstate is nation wide but the agent back in Florida said they I needed to transfer my policy within 30 days of moving here. The Allstate agent in Texas said regardless I 'should' be covered. They would fail me for tints? Really?