Could I buy applecare at a later date?

[Trance]

I'm getting my first mac next month, I'm low on cash for applecare.
Could I buy applecare at a later date or it must be bought on purchase date?

 

[MacDawg]

Can be bought up to one year from date of purchase
But don't forget...

 

[NicoleRichie]

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You just have to purchase apple care before the first year of standard warranty is up.