I will be staying in Clinton, Michigan, will I be needing US drivers license to insure my vehicle for just three to six months? Can I use my international drivers license to drive in Michigan?

Robert

Clinton, MI

If you are going to purchase an insurance policy in Clinton Michigan you should expect to have an US driver’s license or obtain one for you to be be insured in the US.

It may be possible auto insurance companies that will sell you a policy you in the United States using your international drivers license, but many insurance carriers would require you to get a drivers license in the state you live in, (in your case, in Michigan) before buying car insurance or within thirty days after getting insurance coverage.

I am not aware of any specific insurance company that allow this but when getting a car insurance quote online (you can begin here by typing your zip code! it is free!) and check if there is an option to list if you have an international license or you can shop around in Clinton Michigan for insurance carriers that allow this.

Some insurance carriers will likely require you to have a drivers license or in the process of getting a US drivers license. It is wise to start getting car insurance quotes now so you may know how much car insurance you should expect to pay when you get here and purchase insurance.

How long does an OWI remain on my driving record to my insurance company in Flint, Michigan?

Murphy

Flint, MI

The Michigan Financial and Insurance services Insurance Eligibility fact sheet states that insurance carriers can turn you down for car insurance if within the past three years you have been found guilty of DUI or driving under the influence of drugs or alcohols.

Since your OWI should be on your Michigan driving history for a minimum of ten years if an insurance carrier asks you about violations in on your motor vehicle record or if you have been convicted of such an offense then you will need to tell your insurance company of your OWI conviction. If you fail to do so and they later see it on your MVR then the car insurance quote amount you were given will likely be inaccurate since you did not provide them all the information they need to give you an accurate insurance rate quote.