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What is SR22 Insurance An SR22 Form Filing is an endorsement that is added to an Auto
Insurance Policy that informs the department of Motor Vehicles that you are now in compliance with the state's
minimum requirements for Auto insurance. The Prmary reason an SR22 Filing is ordered is due to the driver's already
having been convicted of a Failure to maintain Auto Insurance as required by law. It can also be required after
certain other traffc related offenses such as DUI's, DWI's and other serious traffic violations involving
negligence or severe endangerment of other drivers or pedestrians.
If your SR22 endorsed Auto Insurance Policy cancels, lapses or expires for any reason, The Insurer is required
by law to send an SR26 Filing to the state DMV notifying them that you are once again no longer in compliance with
the states Financial Responsibilty laws. After an SR26 filing the state can then Suspend your drivers license. You
will likely then have to find another or the same insurer that is willing to issue an SR22 Filing to have your
license re-instated.
The purpose of an SR22 filing is to prove to the state that you are now in compliance with the states Financial
Responsibility Requirements. An SR22 filing is generally required after a driver has already been cited for driving
without the minimum state required liability coverage. The filing of an SR22 will also allow your license to be
reinstated after a suspension or will prevent the suspension from occurring if filed within 30 days of an SR22
filing being ordered by your state.
An SR-22 is a certificate of insurance filed by the home office of an insurance company directly to the
Secretary of State. The SR-22 certificate is issued in one of the following forms:
1. Operator's Certificate - This policy covers the motorist in the operation of any non-owned vehicle. If the
motorist does not own a vehicle, the financial responsibility requirement can be met through the Operator's
Certificate.
2. Owner's Certificate - This policy covers vehicles owned by the driver. The type of vehicle must be listed on the
SR-22 or may be issued for "All owned vehicles".
3. Operators-Owners Certificate - This certificate covers all vehicles owned or non-owned by the driver.
Some companies specialize in SR22 filings and license reinstatement requirement fulfillment. It's very important
to know the procedure and follow it entirely. They can help guide you through the process.
Quick Tips for Quick License Reinstatement
1. Don't freak out.. it isn't as bad as you think
2. Contact them as soon as you get suspended
3. They will determine your reinstatement requirements
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