I have a friend without a driver's license but he wants to buy a car but is that legal in Illinois?

What's The Illinois Law For Buying A Vehicle Without A Driver's License?

I couldn't wait until I turned sixteen so I could get my driver's license. Of course, you can't get behind the wheel of a car without one. So my question is, can you buy a vehicle when you don't have a license? That's an interesting question and I found the answer.

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I was surprised to find out that you can purchase a vehicle without a driver's license. Of course, it would be much harder to get approval from a dealership and lender. There are cases where a customer is buying the car for someone who has a license.

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There is a problem if you're shopping for a vehicle when you don't have a driver's license. The dealership will not allow you to test drive it. That's never good because with don't get a real feel for the car.

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If you want to drive your new vehicle in Illinois, it must be registered. You can't register your car with a driver's license. So, you won't legally be able to take it anywhere. How about a loan? It really depends on the lender. It depends on the financial institution. Some will and many won't. It's not an easy process.

In Illinois, you must have car insurance according to the law. Can you get coverage without a driver's license? Once again, it depends on the company but it's not easy to find any. Honestly, the whole thing is much easier with a driver's license so make sure you get one.

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