Is car insurance mandatory in Quebec?

Yes, you are required to take out liability insurance (Chapter A) to drive a vehicle in Quebec. To cover damage to your vehicle in the event of an accident, you must take out optional insurance (Chapter B).

How can I access my SAAQclic account?

Go to SAAQ online services. Click on "Login" and create your Government Authentication Service account (if this is your first connection to SAAQclic). Then confirm your SAAQ identification number and follow the next steps to access your SAAQclic account.

What is the average premium or price of car insurance in Quebec?

The average cost of private car insurance in Quebec is $796 per year or $66.33 per month. However, the price of car insurance varies according to your driving record, place of residence, age and gender. It is in addition to SAAQ public car insurance.

How do I reach the SAAQ by telephone?

The SAAQclic portal provides quick access to SAAQ services. Otherwise, you can reach the SAAQ by telephone at 1 800 361-7620 during weekdays.

Vincent Morin

Vincent achieved financial independence and took early retirement (FIRE) at the age of 35. After a career in financial technology with a major American investment bank, he founded Retraite101, a personal finance website that reaches over 350,000 unique visitors annually and has more than 40,000 social media followers. Passionate about finance, reading, cycling, hiking, and travel, he continues to write for several Quebec media outlets to inspire and motivate those who want to take control of their finances.

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