Facts About SR-22s

What is an SR22?

An SR22 is an insurance certificate that is filed by an insurance company with the Department of Motor Vehicles upon insured request. SR22 filings are usually filed for up to three consecutive years.

The purpose of an SR22 filing is to monitor and ensure that a driver maintains auto insurance coverage for a period of up to three years. If a driver is required to file an SR22, he or she must have their insurance company file the SR22 with the Department of Motor Vehicles as evidence the driver has a current auto insurance policy. If the insured does not pay the premiums required to keep their policy active, the insurance company will cancel the policy and will cancel the SR22 filing with the DMV by filing an SR26.

An SR1P (not to be confused with the SR1 form which is used to report accidents), is similar to the SR22, however, an SR1P is issued to vehicles with less than four wheels, such as a motorcycle.

When is an SR22 or an SR1P required?

SR22s are used as a result of the following offenses:

• Unsatisfied Judgments
• Major Convictions
• License Suspensions
• No Insurance Violations
• No insurance at the time of an accident.

How does one obtain an SR22?

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