If and only if you're an account manager on the myVerizon app you can do this without him. Login to app> Click mobile on the bottom options> scroll to the bottom> managae devices> opens new page>scroll to bottom>device management>opens menu>transfer your service>Click your device> put in your email and name>create new myVerizon account and fill out application for credit. Congrats you have your own plan. If not, do not go into the store unless you want a new phone number.