How do I break away from my parents account?

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I have been on my parents family plan for a while now and would like to move to an account of my own. I already have a phone, obviously, so is that possible and what steps would I take to get this done?

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You need to do what's called an Assumption of Liability which is the process to move your line from one account to another.

You will likely need to undergo a credit check which may result in you needing to put down a deposit.

http://support.verizonwireless.com/support/faqs/AccountManagement/faq_billing.html

What are the requirements for transferring my account to a friend or family member?

This is a process known as Assumption of Liability (AOL). In order to perform an AOL, all of the following requirements must be met:

Current Account Owner

• You must ensure that the balance on the account you want to transfer is current. You will continue to be responsible for account charges until the transfer has been completed.
• If the line you are transferring is the primary line on a Family SharePlan® or the only secondary line on a Family SharePlan, the remaining line(s) must be placed on eligible calling plans prior to processing the account transfer. Please contact Customer Service at (800) 922-0204 for assistance.
• You must contact Customer Service at (800) 922-0204 to authorize the account transfer and provide the name of the person who will be taking over the account.

New Account Owner (person taking over responsibility for the account)

• You must read and agree to the Verizon Wireless Customer Agreement Terms and Conditions prior to assuming responsibility for the account.
• If the line you are taking over is being added to an existing Verizon Wireless account, your account must be current.
• If you agree to the Customer Agreement Terms and Conditions and up to a one-year contract term, you must contact the Assumption of Liability Department at (888) 832-4540. A representative will assist you with completing the AOL request.

Note: Your service assumption will be subject to a credit check. You may be required to switch to current pricing and promotions. A security deposit may also be required.