What is SR22 Filing in Florida?
Reader’s question:
What is SR-22 filing and what process is involved to reinstate my license in Florida?
Rica
That’s a good question.
The SR-22 filing provides a proof to the Department of Motor Vehicle of your driving privilege that removes you from suspension of your license. This is being issued by your insurance company which guarantees you that you are getting the least minimum liability. If you wanted to know if you can get SR-22 filing without purchasing an insurance, the answer is No. The SR-22 filing shows proof of your liability insurance coverage.
The SR-22 is needed for those whose license were revoked or is under suspension by the Florida Department of Motors vehicles. This includes drunk driving, more minor moving violations within the year, unpaid fins and other tickets, or uninsured accidents.
To reactivate your driver’s license you will need to buy the minimum liability coverage first on the vehicle that you own. On the other hand, if you do not own a vehicle, you must purchase the Non-owners coverage. The amount would depend on the degree of your driving record, your location, and your driving experience. You can get your driving record from DMV if you do not know it. Normally, the SR-22 filing period is from one to three years although this can still be extended.
Contact Florida DMV to ask them what other fees you will need to pay to reinstate your drivers license.
Goodluck!
-MariCAR
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