How do you know if you need SR22? Do they tell you at court?
You'll typically be notified by your state's DMV through a letter, by the court as part of your sentence, or by your attorney. The court may order it directly, or the DMV may impose it as a condition of license reinstatement. If you're unsure, contact your state's DMV with your driver's license number — they can tell you whether an SR22 requirement is on your record.
Common Ways You Find Out
- DMV letter — After a violation, your state's DMV may send a letter stating that SR22 is required for license reinstatement.
- Court order — The judge may include SR22 as part of your sentence or probation terms.
- Your attorney — If you have a lawyer, they should inform you of all post-conviction requirements including SR22.
- When you try to reinstate — You may discover the requirement when you go to the DMV to reinstate your license and they tell you an SR22 must be on file first.
If You're Not Sure
Call your state's DMV and ask whether your driver's license record has an SR22 filing requirement. Have your license number ready. They can tell you definitively whether you need one, and what triggered the requirement.
Once you know you need it, call (855) 678-6977 — we'll get you quoted and filed the same day.
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