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Old 02-28-2013, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Mack184 View Post
Companies that have vehicles and operate in several states can get plates as long as they have insurance FROM the state where the vehicle is registered. So you should not have a problem getting FL plates for a car you are leaving here. Personally, I'd drive a car down from where you live and just park it in the garage, and not mess with getting 2 different insurance polices. That too, is perfectly legal.
Be sure your home state insurance company is licensed to sell insurance in Fl. Mine is not and said I would need to have the car at home at least 6 months of the year. The key is where you say the car is garaged.
Of course if you have no accidents it won't matter.