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Filing the SR-22 Insurance Form

Updated on Thu, 4/28/2011

The state of Mississippi 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.

WHAT IS A 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.

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 suspensions. 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 (Type Action 01 and 02).
  4. In the case of mandatory insurance supervisions.

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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi, the minimum amount of coverage should be $25,000 for one person injured in one accident, $50,000 for two or more persons killed or injured in one accident and $25,000 for property damage in one accident.
  4. Upon receiving the request from the agent the central office then sends the SR-22 directly to the Department of Public Safety in about 30 days.
  5. If accepted, you will receive the SR-22 from the agency along with a letter from the Department of Public Safety.
  6. The SR-22 has to be maintained for a minimum period of3 to 5 years. If there have been no additional violations in 36 months, the SR 22 may be terminated.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • An amount of $30,000 to $50,000 in bond may be deposited with the State Treasurer in place of the SR-22. The bond may be purchased from an authorized insurance or surety company.
  • For related information, see Auto Insurance, DUI/ DWI Lawyers, DUI/DWI Information and Suspended License.
  • For additional information on Sr22 filing in Mississippi, you can contact: 
    Mississippi Highway Patrol Driver's Records

    P.O. Box 958
    


    Jackson, MS  39205
    


    Phone:  601-987-1239