Can I purchase and insure a car if Im only 17 years old? I live in Wisconsin. Thank you.

Jean

Good question Jean.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation does not mention any type of restriction for age for purchasing a car or for registering one. The state statutes do discuss the issue of a minor buying a car though.

Section 218.0147 Subsection 1 of the WI statutes states that a minor may not purchase or lease any car unless he/she, at the time of purchase or lease, provides to the seller or lessor a written statement verified before a individual authorized to administer oaths and made and signed by either parent or a legal guardian.

If a minor have a parent or guardian who will sign a statement verifying that the minor has permission to buy the car, then a minor will be able to purchase a car.

You may contact with the WI DOT and Commissioner of Insurance if you want to get more information regarding laws in Wisconsin and verify if a teenager may be able to purchase and insure a motor vehicle and if so, what are the requirements you need to have.

Goodluck!

MariCAR