If you got a DUI in Florida, you need FR44 — not SR22. Florida is one of only two states that uses a separate, stricter certificate specifically for DUI convictions. Getting SR22 when you need FR44 me
If you got a DUI in Florida, you need FR44 — not SR22. Florida is one of only two states that uses a separate, stricter certificate specifically for DUI convictions. Getting SR22 when you need FR44 means your license stays suspended. Here is exactly what differentiates them.
SR22 vs. FR44 After DUI: Florida’s Split System
Most states use SR22 for all high-risk violations including DUI. Florida splits this into two separate certificates:
When Does Florida Use SR22 (Not FR44)?
SR22 is required in Florida for violations that are not DUI:
If your suspension notice says FR44 — or if your conviction was a DUI anywhere in Florida — you need FR44, not SR22. Your suspension paperwork from the DHSMV will specify which one is required.
What If Your DUI Was in Another State?
When uncertain, call the Florida DHSMV at (850) 617-2000 and ask which certificate is required for your specific conviction record.
Cost: SR22 vs. FR44 in Florida
SR22 — Florida
Non-owner: significantly lessOwner: varies by driverLower — state minimums are low
FR44 — Florida DUI
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