By State / Washington
Insurance in Washington for military families
Moving to Washington? Here are the state's auto insurance minimums, the weather risks to plan for, and where to confirm the rules.
Near major installations
Where military families land.
- Joint Base Lewis-McChord
- Naval Base Kitsap
- Fairchild Air Force Base
State minimum auto coverage
$25,000 / $50,000 / $10,000
Bodily injury per person / per accident / property damage liability.
A legal minimum is not a recommendation. Many drivers choose higher limits. Source: Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner
Risks to plan for
Know the weather before you sign.
Earthquakes, which standard homeowners policies generally exclude
River flooding and landslides
Wildfire east of the Cascades
Flood and earthquake damage are generally excluded from standard homeowners and renters policies. Check flood risk for your exact address at FloodSmart.gov.
A clearer conversation
Questions, answered.
01Do I have to register my car in Washington?
Under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, servicemembers may keep their legal residence in another state in some cases. Registration and insurance rules still need checking. Confirm with your installation legal office and the Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner.
02Will my current policy work after I move?
Tell your insurer before you move. Your current company may not write policies in the new state, and limits must meet the new state minimum.
Draft educational guidance for owner and compliance review before publication. Figures are taken from the official source listed and can change; confirm current requirements with that source. MilitaryInsure is not a carrier or licensed insurance agency and does not provide individual insurance advice. All state guides
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