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What to know about non-owner car insurance in Oklahoma
Non-owner car insurance in Oklahoma is car insurance for drivers without a car. It provides liability protection for people who don’t own a vehicle but may occasionally drive one. This policy could be a good option if you sometimes borrow a friend’s car or rent a vehicle while traveling.
Non-owner insurance can offer financial protection if you cause injuries or damage to someone else’s property while driving a car you don’t own. But coverage may not kick in unless the claim exceeds the vehicle owner’s liability limits on their standard car insurance policy.
For example, say you’re driving a friend’s car and accidentally hit another vehicle. In Oklahoma, your friend’s car insurance pays for damages first, as long as you had permission to drive the vehicle. Then, your non-owner policy helps cover any remaining damages, up to your policy limits.
Non-owner car insurance requirements in Oklahoma
State law doesn’t require non-owner car insurance for drivers in Oklahoma. Instead, liability insurance follows the vehicle, not the driver, as long as you have permission to use the vehicle.
Oklahoma legally requires all vehicle owners to meet minimum liability requirements of $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident in bodily injury liability coverage, plus $25,000 in property damage liability coverage.[1] But if the owner of the car failed to get liability coverage, Oklahoma law requires the driver to have their own liability policy.
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Non-owner policies average $41 per month
Who should get non-owner car insurance in Oklahoma?
Although Oklahoma law doesn’t have any specific requirements around non-owner car insurance, it can offer added protection if you frequently drive someone else’s vehicle.
Here are a couple of different types of drivers in Oklahoma who might need non-owner auto insurance:
Drivers who occasionally borrow a car: If you occasionally borrow a friend’s vehicle, you may need non-owner auto insurance.
Drivers who rent vehicles often: If you frequently rent vehicles and don’t want to rely on a rental car agency’s policy, you might consider non-owner car insurance.
SR-22 requirements in Oklahoma
An SR-22 is a certificate your insurer files with the state to prove you meet the minimum liability requirements. Some states require an SR-22 filing after a DUI conviction or if law enforcement catches someone driving without insurance. But Oklahoma doesn’t require SR-22 insurance.
Oklahoma drivers who have SR-22 requirements in another state must ask their insurer to file and maintain it during that state’s required period. So, drivers who don’t own a vehicle may need a non-owner policy to satisfy out-of-state SR-22 requirements.
Cost of non-owner car insurance in Oklahoma
Oklahoma drivers pay an average monthly rate of $41 for non-owner car insurance, which is lower than the national average. It’s also significantly cheaper than liability or full-coverage car insurance, which cost $83 and $169 per month, on average, in Oklahoma, respectively.
A non-owner car insurance policy typically costs less than standard car insurance because it insures the driver, not the vehicle. But how much you’ll pay for non-owner coverage depends on several factors, like the coverage you choose, your age, driving record, and credit history.[2]
The table below shows the average cost of non-owner car insurance in Oklahoma compared to the national average.
Non-Owner Car Insurance | Average Monthly Cost |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma average | $41 |
| National average | $46 |
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How to get non-owner car insurance in Oklahoma
Here are the steps to buy non-owner coverage in Oklahoma:
Figure out your coverage needs. Oklahoma requires all drivers to carry at least $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident in bodily injury liability, plus $25,000 in property damage liability.
Compare quotes. Apply for quotes from at least three different insurers, and compare the rates and coverage offered by each. You may have to shop around first, since not all insurers offer non-owner car insurance.
Request an SR-22 filing, if necessary. Oklahoma doesn’t require SR-22 insurance, but other states might. So if you recently moved to Oklahoma and still need an SR-22, you’ll need to ask your insurer to file the form on your behalf to avoid a lapse in coverage.
Non-owner car insurance in Oklahoma FAQs
Here’s a closer look at some common questions about non-owner insurance in Oklahoma.
Can you insure a car not in your name in Oklahoma?
Not usually. You typically can’t insure a car that’s not in your name. But you can buy a non-owner policy to cover your liability when driving a vehicle you don’t own.
How much is non-owner insurance in Oklahoma?
Non-owner car insurance in Oklahoma costs an average of $41 per month, according to Insurify data, which is less than the national average of $46. It’s also substantially less than the average cost of standard car insurance. But your exact rates will depend on your driving record, coverage limits, and other factors.
Is non-owner car insurance required in Oklahoma?
No. Oklahoma doesn’t require drivers to buy non-owner insurance, but you do have to meet the minimum liability policy requirements to operate a vehicle legally. You may be able to find non-owner car insurance from insurers like GEICO, Progressive, or State Farm.
Sources
- Oklahoma Insurance Department. "Auto Insurance: Common Myths."
- Oklahoma Insurance Department. "Choosing Your Automobile Insurance Policy."
Methodology
Insurify data scientists analyzed more than 250 million quotes served to car insurance applicants in Insurify’s proprietary database to calculate the premium averages displayed on this page. These premiums are real quotes that come directly from Insurify’s 500+ partner insurance companies in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Quote averages represent the median price for a quote across the given coverage level, driver subset, and geographic area.
Unless otherwise specified, quoted rates reflect the average cost for drivers between 20 and 70 years old with a clean driving record and average or better credit (a credit score of 600 or higher).
Liability-only premium averages correspond to policies with the following coverage limits:
- Bodily injury limits between state-minimum rates and $50,000 per person, $100,000 per accident
- Property damage limits between $10,000 and $50,000
- No additional coverage
- Comprehensive coverage with a $1,000 deductible
- Collision coverage with a $1,000 deductible
Quotes for Allstate, Farmers, GEICO, State Farm, and USAA are estimates based on Quadrant Information Services’ database of auto insurance rates.
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