Insurance is all about being prepared and protected for the unexpected. So, if you’re told you need to get an SR22, SR 22 insurance, or an SR-22 form, or financial responsibility, would you know what to do?
Most people don’t know exactly what an SR22 is until they need one. Is it car insurance? How does a driver get an SR22? We have your coverage answers below.
We can issue a driver an SR-22 certificate immediately and file it with your state the same day, often electronically.
An SR-22 is a certificate of insurance that proves to the state that you carry car insurance. Some people refer to it as SR 22 car insurance, or a certificate of financial responsibility (CFR) filing. The SR22 simply states you’re meeting your state’s car insurance coverage requirements for driving over a specified amount of time.
Yes, no matter how you reference SR22, all the above examples refer to SR-22 car insurance for drivers. Insurance companies may have a preference in how they use the term SR22 in print and online, but it’s all referring to the CFR filing you need to do to meet your state’s insurance requirements.
You may need SR22 coverage if you have one of the following driving violations (your state might also require them for reasons not listed below):
For drivers who borrow or rent cars without owning, often paired with non-owner car insurance
is for those who own and drive their own car
For those who own a car but also borrow or rent one occasionally
An SR 22 means you’re meeting your state’s car insurance minimum requirements for driving and is NOT considered car insurance itself and does not typically count towards 6 months previous insurance discounts. We, as your policy provider, inform the state that we’re covering your driving for certain car insurance-related circumstances.
The additional information varies, but in general, simply indicating you’re a driver in need of an SR-22 filing when purchasing your auto insurance policy is enough. Your agent can take it from there. You’ll need to provide your driver’s license number, date of birth, and last 4 of your social security number in order to determine if an SR 22 is needed.
Yes. We can issue you one immediately. We’re able to electronically send your SR-22 to the state the same day.
If the state requires you to carry an SR 22, they could require drivers to have SR 22 coverage along with an insurance policy for as little as 6 months but is typically required for three years, in worst case scenarios, it could be required indefinitely. This varies based on certain circumstances, so be sure to check with your local BMV or call (844)OHIOBMV (844-644-6268) to determine how long you are required to carry an SR 22.
If your SR-22 lapses, your insurance company is required to contact the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). This could result in loss of your driver’s license or, depending on your state of residence, other consequences. Making payments on time will help keep a policy from canceling and prevent an SR26 from being sent to the state. An SR26 cancels the SR22 with the state.
In turn, if an SR22 is no longer needed, an SR-26 form is also filed to remove the SR22 requirement.
With many companies, yes. Most companies that offer SR-22 coverage have a filing fee that is included in the down payment or spread out over life of the policy term.
Yes. You can get SR22 insurance if you don’t own a vehicle with non-owner car insurance. Non-owner car insurance protects you in the event you’re found to be at fault in an accident while driving a vehicle not owned by you. It’s a secondary coverage that pays for damages above and beyond what might be covered through the car’s primary insurance.
A certificate of financial responsibility is another term for SR22 insurance, showing that you’re meeting your state’s minimum car insurance requirements for a specified amount of time.
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