The District of Columbia uses the SR-22 form to help protect its citizens against problem drivers by monitoring their insurance. It requires the auto insurance company to file the SR-22 form as a proof of a problem driver's financial responsibility, stating that his/her auto insurance liability is in effect. The state does not send notifications and it is the responsibility of the driver and the auto insurance company to submit the form as well as the renewals, to the state, if required.

[edit] WHAT IS AN SR-22 FORM?

There are three different types of SR-22 forms:

1. The Operator's Certificate covers the financial responsibility in the case the motorist does not own a vehicle.
2. The Owner's Certificate covers the financial responsibility for vehicles owned by the motorist.
3. The Operators-Owners Certificate covers financial responsibility for all the vehicles that are owned or non-owned by the motorist.

[edit] WHEN IS SR-22 REQUIRED?

The SR-22 financial responsibility Insurance form is required in the following cases:

1. If you have any safety responsibility suspension. For example, if an uninsured driver was involved in an accident in the past but did not pay the requisite compensation then he or she needs to fill the SR-22.
2. If you have any unsatisfied judgment suspensions. For example, if a driver involved in an accident in the past has an unsatisfactory judgment entered against him then he or she needs to fill the SR-22.
3. In case of revocations of license.
4. In the case of mandatory insurance supervisions.
5. For individuals who have received more than three convictions for mandatory insurance violations.
6. As per the Washington DC laws, an accumulation of violations such as reckless driving, a DUI or DWI offence, refusing testing, will require a SR-22 filing.

[edit] FILING FOR THE SR-22

1. Contact a state-authorized insurance agency to request for a SR-22 filing.
2. Pay the correct processing fee to the agency. The fee amount may vary between agencies. You can request an insurance quote from our DC auto insurance page and companies such as Esurance will allow you to request an SR-22 filing automatically.
3. As per the State laws of DC, the minimum insurance liability coverage requirements are -Property Damage Liability is $10,000, Third Party Liability is $25,000 per person or $50,000 per accident, Uninsured Motorist Bodily Injury is $25,000 per person or $50,000 per accident and Uninsured Motorist property damage is $5,000 subject to $200 deductible.
4. Upon receiving the request from the agent the central office then sends the SR-22 directly to the DMV in about 30 days.
5. If accepted, you will receive the SR-22 from the agency along with a letter from the DMV.

[edit] ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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• For related information, see Auto Insurance, DUI/ DWI Lawyers, DUI/DWI Information and Suspended License.