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Understanding the cost of meeting your state’s minimum car insurance requirements is essential when budgeting for coverage. Our state minimum car insurance calculator helps you estimate how much you’ll pay based on factors like your location and the type of vehicle you dirve. Since minimum coverage rates vary significantly by state and insurer, this tool provides a personalized snapshot of what to expect, allowing you to make informed decisions.

By using the calculator, you can uncover the most affordable options for meeting your state’s legal requirements. While state minimum coverage is typically the cheapest option, it’s important to remember it offers limited protection. State minimum coverage usually only includes liability insurance, which pays for damages or injuries you cause to others but doesn’t cover your own vehicle or medical expenses. This means if you’re involved in an accident, you could face significant out-of-pocket costs for repairs, medical bills, or legal fees if the damages exceed your policy limits.


With this tool, you can easily compare costs and decide whether sticking with the minimum or exploring additional coverage is the best choice for your needs and budget. Enter your state and vehicle’s information below to get an idea of what you should expect.

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Insure.com commissioned Quadrant Information Services to calculate average auto insurance rates for vehicles 2006 to 2021.

Our hypothetical driver is a 40-year-old male who commutes 12 miles to work each day, with policy limits of 100/300/50 ($100,000 for injury liability for one person, $300,000 for all injuries and $50,000 for property damage in an accident) and a $500 deductible on collision and comprehensive coverage. The rate also includes uninsured motorist coverage (since some states require it, we do it for all) and PIP or Medical Payments, if it is required by state law. This hypothetical driver has a clean record and good credit.

For liability 100/300 is rates the same hypothetical driver but with liability limits of 100/300/50, uninsured/underinsured motorist in matching amounts and PIP or MedPay, if required by state.

We recommend limits this high, even if you have only liability coverage. A state-minimum policy includes only the basic state liability limits and any other state-required coverages, such as uninsured motorist or PIP.

Averages were calculated using data from six large carriers, such as Allstate, Farmers, GEICO, Nationwide, Progressive and State Farm. Rates were averaged across multiple ZIP codes and insurance companies. Average rates are for comparative purposes; your rate will depend on your personal factors.

Average annual state minimum car insurance rates by state

Drivers are required by law to buy a minimum amount of car insurance coverage in most states. The minimum coverage amount varies by state but typically includes bodily injury and property-damage liability coverage. 

Below are annual state minimum car insurance rates by state.

StateAverage annual premium
Alaska$398
Alabama$433
Arkansas$397
Arizona$516
California$551
Colorado$437
Connecticut$704
Washington D.C.$558
Delaware$788
Florida$993
Georgia$577
Hawaii$396
Iowa$260
Idaho$357
Illinois$421
Indiana$417
Kansas$434
Kentucky$606
Louisiana$722
Massachusetts$511
Maryland$727
Maine$335
Michigan$604
Minnesota$475
Missouri$488
Mississippi$463
Montana$350
North Carolina$476
North Dakota$349
Nebraska$331
New Hampshire*$497
New Jersey$853
New Mexico$421
Nevada$720
New York$731
Ohio$362
Oklahoma$408
Oregon$641
Pennsylvania$375
Rhode Island$646
South Carolina$720
South Dakota$307
Tennessee$442
Texas$572
Utah$582
Virginia$428
Vermont$306
Washington$438
Wisconsin$365
West Virginia$510
Wyoming$288

*New Hampshire idoesn’t require drivers to carry car insurance, but those who choose to forgo coverage must demonstrate financial responsibility to cover potential damages in an accident.

What does state minimum car insurance cover?

The minimum car insurance requirements in most states include liability coverage for bodily injury and property damage. However, New Hampshire stands out as an exception. Drivers in New Hampshire are not required to carry car insurance but must have sufficient funds to meet the state’s automobile financial responsibility requirements in the event of an at-fault accident. For those who choose to purchase insurance, New Hampshire mandates minimum coverage limits of 25/50/25.

Some states, like Maryland and Maine, go beyond basic liability coverage and require drivers to purchase additional protections, such as personal injury protection (PIP) and uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. Meanwhile, in Virginia, drivers must carry minimum coverage limits of 25/50/20 or pay a $500 uninsured motorist fee to the state’s DMV to legally drive without insurance.

What are the minimum car insurance requirements by state?

Most states require drivers to fulfill the minimum driving requirement to take their cars on the road. 

Key acronyms to know:

  • BI- Bodily injury liability
  • PD- Property damage liability
  • UM/UIM- Uninsured and underinsured motorist
  • PIP- Personal Injury protection
  • UM BI- Uninsured bodily injury
  • UIM BI- Underinsured motorist bodily injury
  • UMPD- Uninsured motorist property damage
  • PPI- Payment protection insurance
  • FR- Financial responsibility

The table below shows the minimum car insurance requirements by state.

StateInsurance requiredCoverage limit (BI/PD)UI/UM, PIP Medpay

Alabama

BI/PD liability

25/50/25

None

Alaska

BI/PD liability

50/100/25

None

Arizona

BI/PD liability

25/50/15

None

Arkansas

BI/PD liability, PIP

25/50/25

None

California

BI/PD liability

15/30/5 (2)

None

Colorado

BI/PD liability

25/50/15

None

Connecticut

BI/PD, UM/UIM 

25/50/25

UM/UIM BI: 25/50

Delaware

BI/PD, PIP

25/50/10

PIP: 15/30

District of Columbia (DC)

BI/PD, UM

25/50/10

UM:

Florida

PD, PIP

10/20/10 PD*

PIP

Georgia

BI/PD liability

25/50/25

None

Hawaii

BI/PD, PIP

20/40/10

PIP:10k

Idaho

BI/PD liability

25/50/15

None

Illinois

BI/PD, UM, UIM

25/50/20

UM BI: 25/50

Indiana

BI/PD liability

25/50/25

UM BI: 25/50

Iowa

BI/PD liability

20/40/15

None

Kansas

BI/PD, PIP and UM/UIM

25/50/25

UM/UIM: 25/50


PIP: $4,500/person for medical expenses


$900/month for one year for disability/loss of income


       $25/day for in-home services


$2,000 for funeral, burial or cremation expense


$4,500 for rehabilitation expense

Kentucky

BI/PD, PIP

25/50/25

PIP: 10k

Louisiana

BI/PD liability

15/30/25

None

Maine

BI/PD, UM, Medpay

50/100/25

UM: 50/100


Medical payments: 2k

Maryland

BI/PD, UM, UIM, PIP

30/60/15

UM/UIM: 30/60/15


PIP: $2,500*

Massachusetts

BI/PD, PIP

20/40/5


PIP: 8k

Michigan

BI/PD, PIP

20/40/10

PIP: 6 choices from 50k to unlimited 


PPI: $1,000,000

Minnesota

BI/PD, UM, UIM, PIP

30/60/10

UM/UIM: 25/50


PIP: 40k

Mississippi

BI/PD liability

25/50/25

None

Missouri

BI/PD, UM BI

25/50/25

UM BI: 25/50

Montana

BI/PD liability

25/50/20

None

Nebraska

BI/PD, UM, UIM

25/50/25

UM/UIM: 25/50

Nevada

BI/PD liability

25/50/20

None

New Hampshire

FR* only

25/50/25

UM/UIM BI: 25/50


Medical payments:1k

New Jersey

BI/PD, UM, UIM, PIP

15/30/5



    UM/UIM: 15/30/5


PIP: 15k

New Mexico

BI/PD liability

25/50/10

None

New York

BI/PD, UM, UIM, PIP

25/50/10

UM/UIM: 25/50


PIP: 50k

North Carolina

BI/PD, UM, UIM

30/60/25

UM/UIM: 30/60/25

North Dakota

BI/PD, UM, UIM  PIP

25/50/25

UM/UIM BI: 25/50


PIP: 30k

Ohio

BI/PD liability

25/50/25

None

Oklahoma

BI/PD liability

25/50/25

None

Oregon

BI/PD, UM, PIP, UIM

25/50/20

UM/UIM: 25/50


PIP: 15k

Pennsylvania

BI/PD, PIP

15/30/5

First-party benefits PIP: 5k

Rhode Island

BI/PD liability

25/50/25

None

South Carolina

BI/PD, UM 

25/50/25

UM: 25/50

South Dakota

BI/PD, UM,UIM

25/50/25

UM/UIM: 25/50

Tennessee

BI/PD liability

25/50/15

None

Texas

BI/PD liability

30/60/25

None

Utah

BI/PD, PIP

25/65/15

PIP: 3k

Vermont

BI/PD, UM, UIM

25/50/10

UM/ UIM: 50/100/10

Virginia

BI/PD, UM, UIM

25/50/20

UM/ UIM: 25/50/20

Washington

BI/PD liability

25/50/10

None

West Virginia

BI/PD, UM/UIM

25/50/25

UM/UIM: 25/50/25

Wisconsin

BI/PD, UM, Medpay

25/50/10

UM 25/50

Medpay:1k

Wyoming

BI/PD liability

25/50/20

None

*Florida does not require BI liability but many carriers require 10/20

*In Maryland, full PIP can be waived for a limited PIP option.

*New Hampshire doesn’t require car insurance, but these are the minimum limits if you decide to buy a policy.

Car insurance is essential for drivers, even in states where it’s not legally required. A comprehensive car insurance policy can shield you from potentially owing thousands of dollars in damages and medical expenses if you’re involved in an accident.

Sources:

Insurance Information Institute.“ Industry Directory.” Accessed October 2022.

Geico.“Virginia Car Insurance.” Accessed October 2022.

Insurance Information Institute. “Facts + Statistics: Underinsured Motorist.” Accessed October 2022.

Kelly Blue Book. “Penalties for Driving Without Car Insurance by State.” Accessed October 2022.

New Hampshire Insurance Department. “2022 Automobile Insurance Consumer Frequently Asked Questions.” Accessed October 2022.

Methodology

Insurance.com commissioned Quadrant Information Services in 2023 to field rates from up to six major insurers in nearly every ZIP code of each state. Driver profile: male, age 40, married, clean record and good credit, driving 2023 Honda Accord. Full coverage of 100/300/100 with comprehensive and collision; $500 deductible.

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Laura Longero
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Laura Longero is a content strategist and communications leader with more than 15 years of experience in content development in journalism, marketing and communications for start-ups to global companies. She started her career as a reporter and editor and honed her journalistic skills at the USA Today Network, working in several roles, as well as managing content and writing at MoneyGeek and XYZ Media.

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