Last Updated on March 18, 2026 by Bruno Bianchi
Question
If you got them, did you find that having your DMV (The Department or Division of Motor Vehicles) driving record helped in anyway with car insurance in Spain?
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“USAA covers vehicles in Spain”
“You have to get the apostille for them. It will also help when you get your spanish driver’s license so you’re not considered a “novice” driver”
“No, not at all.”
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