My DUI was years ago and I never got SR22. Do I still need it?
If the SR22 requirement is still on your driving record, yes — it doesn't expire with time. The requirement stays on your record until you complete the required continuous filing period (typically 2-3 years of active coverage). Contact your state's DMV to check whether the requirement is still outstanding.
The Requirement Doesn't Expire on Its Own
A common misconception is that waiting long enough makes the SR22 requirement go away. It doesn't. If your state imposed an SR22 requirement after a DUI — whether 5 years ago or 15 years ago — and you never filed the SR22, the requirement is still there. Your license remains suspended until you satisfy it.
What to Do Now
- Contact your state's DMV — Verify the SR22 requirement is still on your record and confirm what else is needed for reinstatement.
- Purchase an SR22 policy — The sooner you start, the sooner the 2-3 year clock begins.
- Complete any other requirements — DUI school, reinstatement fees, or other conditions that may still be outstanding.
The Good News
Old DUIs often get better rates than recent ones. Carriers look at recency — a DUI from 10 years ago with a clean record since is viewed more favorably than a DUI from last year. You may be pleasantly surprised by the rate.
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