SR-22 & FR-44 by State (Requirements, Duration, & Costs in 2025)

Angle: SR-22 is not insurance—it’s a certificate. Rules vary widely by state. FR-44 (FL/VA) explained.

Quick take: An SR-22 (or FR-44 in Florida/Virginia) is a filing your insurer sends to the state to prove you carry required liability limits after certain violations. It isn’t a policy itself, but if it lapses your license can be suspended. dmv.colorado.gov

What is an SR-22? What is an FR-44?

• SR-22 = Proof of financial responsibility. Your insurer files it; if the policy cancels, the state is notified and you can be suspended. It’s not insurance. Typical carry period is about 3 years, depending on state and violation. dmv.colorado.gov+1
• FR-44 (Florida & Virginia only) = Similar filing but with much higher liability limits after DUIs and certain serious offenses. Florida requires $100k/$300k/$50k; Virginia requires double the state’s minimums (and VA minimums themselves step up over time; see below). flhsmv.gov+2flhsmv.gov+2

Why would the state require one?

Common triggers include: DUI/DWI, driving without insurance, serious at-fault crashes, repeat violations, or reinstatement after a suspension/revocation. States tie the filing to your reinstatement and require you to keep it continuously—any lapse prompts an insurer notice to the DMV and can trigger another suspension. カリフォルニア州車両管理局+1

How long do you need to carry it?

There’s no universal rule, but 3 years is a frequent baseline. Examples:

• California: File and maintain for 3 years after certain suspensions or DUI actions. カリフォルニア州車両管理局+1
• Colorado: Maintain 3 years following reinstatement; lapses alone can cause suspension. dmv.colorado.gov+1
• Illinois: SR-22 for 36 months; any lapse leads to suspension. ilsos.gov
• Washington: Typically 3 years; timing is tied to eligibility to reinstate.
  Durations vary by violation class (e.g., points, uninsured crash, DUI), so always match your state’s rule.

Cost: filing fee vs. premium

• Filing fee: Usually a small administrative fee (often ~$25) charged by the insurer to submit the SR-22/FR-44. State Farm
• Premium impact: The filing doesn’t raise rates—but the underlying violation & higher liability limits (especially FR-44’s 100/300/50 in FL or doubled limits in VA) often do. flhsmv.gov+1

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