Florida insurance has to match the plate plan

Florida treats the plate and the insurance as a paired errand.

Before a vehicle with at least four wheels is registered, Florida generally asks for proof of PIP and PDL coverage. The common minimums are $10,000 in PIP and $10,000 in PDL. Coverage also needs to stay in place. That applies even when the vehicle is not being driven or is not working.

The part that catches people is canceling insurance while the Florida plate is still active. FLHSMV points people to surrender the plate before canceling the policy. If the plate stays active, the record can turn into a license or plate problem.

If you move to Florida, sell a car, store a car, or switch insurers, check the plate plan before the policy changes. Use a Florida-licensed insurer unless FLHSMV has accepted another path for your situation. A short plate question can save a lot of later mail.