{"asset": "sr22-filing-duration-by-state", "asset_type": "deadline", "body": "An SR-22 (or the higher-limit FR-44 some states substitute after a DUI) is a certificate an insurer files with the state proving a driver carries the mandated coverage, and states differ both in how long the filing must run \u2014 commonly two to five years \u2014 and in what restarts the clock, such as a lapse in coverage or a new conviction. Every existing comparison of this figure is an insurance agency's marketing page, none of which cite the state DMV statute or page a figure is drawn from, so a reader has no way to check a number against its source. Each record is one state, with the required filing duration, what starts the clock (conviction date, reinstatement date, or judgment date), which suspension the duration applies to, what happens if coverage lapses during that period, and the DMV page or statute it comes from, backed by a verbatim quote. A state whose own agency states more than one duration \u2014 Missouri sets two years after an accident judgment and three after a mandatory-insurance suspension \u2014 gets one record per duration rather than a single averaged answer. Answers 'how long do I need an SR-22' and 'when does my SR-22 requirement end'.\n", "description": "An SR-22 (or the higher-limit FR-44 some states substitute after a DUI) is a certificate an insurer files with the state proving a driver carries the mandated coverage, and states differ both in how long the filing must run \u2014 commonly two to five years \u2014 and in what restarts the clock, such as a lapse in coverage or a new conviction. Every existing comparison of this figure is an insurance agency's marketing page, none of which cite the state DMV statute or page a figure is drawn from, so a reader has no way to check a number against its source. Each record is one state, with the required filing duration, what starts the clock (conviction date, reinstatement date, or judgment date), which suspension the duration applies to, what happens if coverage lapses during that period, and the DMV page or statute it comes from, backed by a verbatim quote. A state whose own agency states more than one duration \u2014 Missouri sets two years after an accident judgment and three after a mandatory-insurance suspension \u2014 gets one record per duration rather than a single averaged answer. Answers 'how long do I need an SR-22' and 'when does my SR-22 requirement end'.", "file": "index.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-31", "key_field": "jurisdiction", "licence": "unknown", "sources": ["https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/handbook/california-driver-handbook/financial-responsibility-insurance-requirements-and-collisions/", "https://dmv.colorado.gov/sites/dmv/files/documents/DR%202316%20Financial%20Responsibility%20Requirements.pdf", "https://dmv.colorado.gov/sr-22-and-insurance-information", "https://dor.mo.gov/faq/driver-license/mandatory-insurance.html", "https://www.flhsmv.gov/driver-licenses-id-cards/education-courses/dui-and-iid/dui-faqs/", "https://dds.georgia.gov/georgia-licenseid/violations-suspensions-revocations/violations-and-suspensions-faqs/no-proof-0", "https://www.ilsos.gov/content/dam/publications/pdf_publications/dsd_sr1.pdf", "https://dmv.nv.gov/dlsuspension.htm", "https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/driver-license/faq/section-9-sr-22-proof-financial-responsibility", "https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/businesses/insurance/frrequire", "https://dol.wa.gov/driver-licenses-and-permits/suspended-driver-license/types-driver-license-suspensions/financial-responsibility-sr-22"], "stale_after": "2027-08-31", "title": "SR-22 filing duration by US state \u2014 how long you must carry the certificate, quoted from the state DMV", "type": "dataset", "verified": false}
{"asset": "sr22-filing-duration-by-state", "body": "**State:** California\n\n**Certificate the state requires:** California Insurance Proof Certificate (SR 22/SR 1P)\n\n**Required filing duration:** three years\n\n**What starts the clock:** the last three years of the suspension\n\n**What triggers the requirement:** you are in a collision and do not have proper insurance coverage\n\n> Your driving privilege will be suspended for up to four years if you are in a collision and do not have proper insurance coverage.\n\n**DMV page or statute:** Section 10: Financial Responsibility, Insurance Requirements, and Collisions\n\n> Section 10: Financial Responsibility, Insurance Requirements, and Collisions - California DMV\n\n> You can get your driver\u2019s license back during the last three years of the suspension if you provide a California Insurance Proof Certificate (SR 22/SR 1P) and maintain it during the three-year period.\n\nSource: \n", "certificate": "California Insurance Proof Certificate (SR 22/SR 1P)", "clock_start": "the last three years of the suspension", "file": "california.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "california", "jurisdiction": "California", "quote_requirement_trigger": "Your driving privilege will be suspended for up to four years if you are in a collision and do not have proper insurance coverage.", "quote_source_citation": "Section 10: Financial Responsibility, Insurance Requirements, and Collisions - California DMV", "required_duration": "three years", "requirement_trigger": "you are in a collision and do not have proper insurance coverage", "source_citation": "Section 10: Financial Responsibility, Insurance Requirements, and Collisions", "source_quote": "You can get your driver\u2019s license back during the last three years of the suspension if you provide a California Insurance Proof Certificate (SR 22/SR 1P) and maintain it during the three-year period.", "sources": ["https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/handbook/california-driver-handbook/financial-responsibility-insurance-requirements-and-collisions/"], "stale_after": "2027-08-31", "title": "California \u2014 SR-22 filing duration by US state \u2014 how long you must carry the certificate, quoted from the state DMV", "type": "deadline", "verified": false}
{"asset": "sr22-filing-duration-by-state", "body": "**State:** Colorado\n\n**Certificate the state requires:** SR22\n\n**Required filing duration:** three years\n\n**What starts the clock:** restoration of your driving privileges\n\n**What triggers the requirement:** reinstatement of driving privileges after the effective date of a suspension under the Financial Responsibility Act\n\n> In order to apply for reinstatement of driving privileges after the effective date of a suspension under the Financial Responsibility Act you must:\n\n**Consequence of a lapse:** Your driver license will be suspended for that reason alone\n\n> If you don't keep the SR-22 current, the insurance company will notify the Motor Vehicle Division that the SR-22 is no longer in effect, but is still required. Your driver license will be suspended for that reason alone.\n\n**DMV page or statute:** Financial Responsibility Requirements\n\n> Financial Responsibility Requirements\n\n> Include an SR22 (future proof of automobile liability insurance from your insurance company) and maintain it continuously for three years following restoration of your driving privileges;\n\nSource: \n\nAlso cited: \n", "certificate": "SR22", "clock_start": "restoration of your driving privileges", "file": "colorado.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "colorado", "jurisdiction": "Colorado", "lapse_consequence": "Your driver license will be suspended for that reason alone", "quote_lapse_consequence": "If you don't keep the SR-22 current, the insurance company will notify the Motor Vehicle Division that the SR-22 is no longer in effect, but is still required. Your driver license will be suspended for that reason alone.", "quote_requirement_trigger": "In order to apply for reinstatement of driving privileges after the effective date of a suspension under the Financial Responsibility Act you must:", "quote_source_citation": "Financial Responsibility Requirements", "required_duration": "three years", "requirement_trigger": "reinstatement of driving privileges after the effective date of a suspension under the Financial Responsibility Act", "source_citation": "Financial Responsibility Requirements", "source_quote": "Include an SR22 (future proof of automobile liability insurance from your insurance company) and maintain it continuously for three years following restoration of your driving privileges;", "sources": ["https://dmv.colorado.gov/sites/dmv/files/documents/DR%202316%20Financial%20Responsibility%20Requirements.pdf", "https://dmv.colorado.gov/sr-22-and-insurance-information"], "stale_after": "2027-08-31", "title": "Colorado \u2014 SR-22 filing duration by US state \u2014 how long you must carry the certificate, quoted from the state DMV", "type": "deadline", "verified": false}
{"asset": "sr22-filing-duration-by-state", "body": "**State:** Missouri\n\n**Certificate the state requires:** SR-22\n\n> If the Mandatory Insurance suspension involved an accident, proof of insurance must be in the form of an SR-22 filing.\n\n**Required filing duration:** three years\n\n**What starts the clock:** the date you were eligible to reinstate\n\n**Suspension this applies to:** False Insurance or Mandatory Insurance\n\n**What triggers the requirement:** you were suspended for False Insurance or Mandatory Insurance\n\n**DMV page or statute:** FAQs - Mandatory Insurance\n\n> FAQs - Mandatory Insurance\n\n> If you were suspended for False Insurance or Mandatory Insurance, you must maintain insurance on file with the Driver License Bureau for three years from the date you were eligible to reinstate.\n\nSource: \n", "certificate": "SR-22", "clock_start": "the date you were eligible to reinstate", "file": "false-insurance-or-mandatory-insurance-missouri.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "false-insurance-or-mandatory-insurance-missouri", "jurisdiction": "Missouri", "quote_certificate": "If the Mandatory Insurance suspension involved an accident, proof of insurance must be in the form of an SR-22 filing.", "quote_source_citation": "FAQs - Mandatory Insurance", "required_duration": "three years", "requirement_trigger": "you were suspended for False Insurance or Mandatory Insurance", "source_citation": "FAQs - Mandatory Insurance", "source_quote": "If you were suspended for False Insurance or Mandatory Insurance, you must maintain insurance on file with the Driver License Bureau for three years from the date you were eligible to reinstate.", "sources": ["https://dor.mo.gov/faq/driver-license/mandatory-insurance.html"], "stale_after": "2027-08-31", "suspension_type": "False Insurance or Mandatory Insurance", "title": "Missouri \u00b7 False Insurance or Mandatory Insurance \u2014 SR-22 filing duration by US state \u2014 how long you must carry the certificate, quoted from the state DMV", "type": "deadline", "verified": false}
{"asset": "sr22-filing-duration-by-state", "body": "**State:** Florida\n\n**Certificate the state requires:** FR-44\n\n**Required filing duration:** three years\n\n**What starts the clock:** the date of reinstatement of their driving privilege\n\n**What triggers the requirement:** a DUI conviction that occurred after October 1, 2007\n\n> For a DUI conviction that occurred after October 1, 2007 the customer must obtain form FR-44 providing bodily injury liability (BIL) insurance coverage in the amount of $100,00/$300,000 and property damage liability (PDL) insurance coverage in the amount of $50,000 or combined single limits of $350,000 per section 324.023 Florida Statute.\n\n**DMV page or statute:** DUI Frequently Asked Questions\n\n> DUI Frequently Asked Questions - Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles\n\n> The customer must maintain the FR-44 form for three years from the date of reinstatement of their driving privilege.\n\nSource: \n", "certificate": "FR-44", "clock_start": "the date of reinstatement of their driving privilege", "file": "florida.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "florida", "jurisdiction": "Florida", "quote_requirement_trigger": "For a DUI conviction that occurred after October 1, 2007 the customer must obtain form FR-44 providing bodily injury liability (BIL) insurance coverage in the amount of $100,00/$300,000 and property damage liability (PDL) insurance coverage in the amount of $50,000 or combined single limits of $350,000 per section 324.023 Florida Statute.", "quote_source_citation": "DUI Frequently Asked Questions - Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles", "required_duration": "three years", "requirement_trigger": "a DUI conviction that occurred after October 1, 2007", "source_citation": "DUI Frequently Asked Questions", "source_quote": "The customer must maintain the FR-44 form for three years from the date of reinstatement of their driving privilege.", "sources": ["https://www.flhsmv.gov/driver-licenses-id-cards/education-courses/dui-and-iid/dui-faqs/"], "stale_after": "2027-08-31", "title": "Florida \u2014 SR-22 filing duration by US state \u2014 how long you must carry the certificate, quoted from the state DMV", "type": "deadline", "verified": false}
{"asset": "sr22-filing-duration-by-state", "body": "**State:** Georgia\n\n**Certificate the state requires:** SR-22/SR-22A\n\n**Required filing duration:** 3 years\n\n**What starts the clock:** the conviction date\n\n**What triggers the requirement:** convicted of a second or more 'No Insurance' citation\n\n> All customers convicted of a second or more 'No Insurance' citation must purchase and maintain a SR-22A Insurance Policy.\n\n**Consequence of a lapse:** this will result in the cancellation of your driver's license\n\n> Your insurance company will report your SR-22A Insurance Policy cancellation to DDS, this will result in the cancellation of your driver's license.\n\n**DMV page or statute:** No Proof of Insurance Multiple\n\n> No Proof of Insurance Multiple | Georgia Department of Driver Services\n\n> Driver must maintain an SR-22/SR-22A \"Non-Owners\" Insurance Policy for 3 years from the conviction date. You will prepay in full each 6-months.\n\nSource: \n", "certificate": "SR-22/SR-22A", "clock_start": "the conviction date", "file": "georgia.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "georgia", "jurisdiction": "Georgia", "lapse_consequence": "this will result in the cancellation of your driver's license", "quote_lapse_consequence": "Your insurance company will report your SR-22A Insurance Policy cancellation to DDS, this will result in the cancellation of your driver's license.", "quote_requirement_trigger": "All customers convicted of a second or more 'No Insurance' citation must purchase and maintain a SR-22A Insurance Policy.", "quote_source_citation": "No Proof of Insurance Multiple | Georgia Department of Driver Services", "required_duration": "3 years", "requirement_trigger": "convicted of a second or more 'No Insurance' citation", "source_citation": "No Proof of Insurance Multiple", "source_quote": "Driver must maintain an SR-22/SR-22A \"Non-Owners\" Insurance Policy for 3 years from the conviction date. You will prepay in full each 6-months.", "sources": ["https://dds.georgia.gov/georgia-licenseid/violations-suspensions-revocations/violations-and-suspensions-faqs/no-proof-0"], "stale_after": "2027-08-31", "title": "Georgia \u2014 SR-22 filing duration by US state \u2014 how long you must carry the certificate, quoted from the state DMV", "type": "deadline", "verified": false}
{"asset": "sr22-filing-duration-by-state", "body": "**State:** Illinois\n\n**Certificate the state requires:** SR-22 Certificate\n\n**Required filing duration:** 36 months (three years)\n\n**What triggers the requirement:** required to file proof of financial responsibility by Illinois law\n\n> You are required to file proof of financial responsibility by Illinois law.\n\n**DMV page or statute:** Proof of Financial Responsibility \u2014 SR-22\n\n> Proof of Financial Responsibility \u2014 SR-22\n\n> The SR-22 Certificate must be maintained for 36 months (three years).\n\nSource: \n", "certificate": "SR-22 Certificate", "file": "illinois.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "illinois", "jurisdiction": "Illinois", "quote_requirement_trigger": "You are required to file proof of financial responsibility by Illinois law.", "quote_source_citation": "Proof of Financial Responsibility \u2014 SR-22", "required_duration": "36 months (three years)", "requirement_trigger": "required to file proof of financial responsibility by Illinois law", "source_citation": "Proof of Financial Responsibility \u2014 SR-22", "source_quote": "The SR-22 Certificate must be maintained for 36 months (three years).", "sources": ["https://www.ilsos.gov/content/dam/publications/pdf_publications/dsd_sr1.pdf"], "stale_after": "2027-08-31", "title": "Illinois \u2014 SR-22 filing duration by US state \u2014 how long you must carry the certificate, quoted from the state DMV", "type": "deadline", "verified": false}
{"asset": "sr22-filing-duration-by-state", "body": "**State:** Missouri\n\n**Certificate the state requires:** SR-22\n\n> The most commonly used proof of insurance is an SR-22 filing. It must be kept for two years from the starting date of your suspension.\n\n**Required filing duration:** two years\n\n**What starts the clock:** the starting date of the suspension\n\n**Suspension this applies to:** Motor Vehicle Accident Judgment\n\n**What triggers the requirement:** you were suspended for a Motor Vehicle Accident Judgment (Missouri or Out-of-State)\n\n**DMV page or statute:** FAQs - Mandatory Insurance\n\n> FAQs - Mandatory Insurance\n\n> If you were suspended for a Motor Vehicle Accident Judgment (Missouri or Out-of-State), you must maintain insurance on file with the Driver License Bureau for two years from the starting date of the suspension.\n\nSource: \n", "certificate": "SR-22", "clock_start": "the starting date of the suspension", "file": "motor-vehicle-accident-judgment-missouri.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "motor-vehicle-accident-judgment-missouri", "jurisdiction": "Missouri", "quote_certificate": "The most commonly used proof of insurance is an SR-22 filing. It must be kept for two years from the starting date of your suspension.", "quote_source_citation": "FAQs - Mandatory Insurance", "required_duration": "two years", "requirement_trigger": "you were suspended for a Motor Vehicle Accident Judgment (Missouri or Out-of-State)", "source_citation": "FAQs - Mandatory Insurance", "source_quote": "If you were suspended for a Motor Vehicle Accident Judgment (Missouri or Out-of-State), you must maintain insurance on file with the Driver License Bureau for two years from the starting date of the suspension.", "sources": ["https://dor.mo.gov/faq/driver-license/mandatory-insurance.html"], "stale_after": "2027-08-31", "suspension_type": "Motor Vehicle Accident Judgment", "title": "Missouri \u00b7 Motor Vehicle Accident Judgment \u2014 SR-22 filing duration by US state \u2014 how long you must carry the certificate, quoted from the state DMV", "type": "deadline", "verified": false}
{"asset": "sr22-filing-duration-by-state", "body": "**State:** Nevada\n\n**Certificate the state requires:** SR-22\n\n**Required filing duration:** 3 years\n\n**What starts the clock:** upon reinstatement of your Nevada driver's license\n\n**What triggers the requirement:** your issue relates DUI, revocation, accident, lapse of SR-22, lapse of insurance\n\n> Obtain SR-22 Insurance if your issue relates DUI, revocation, accident, lapse of SR-22, lapse of insurance, call Driver\u2019s License Assessment Team for any questions\n\n**Consequence of a lapse:** the suspension of your license and will restart the three-year requirement\n\n**DMV page or statute:** Suspensions/Revocations & Reinstatement\n\n> Suspensions/Revocations & Reinstatement\n\n> Keep It for 3 Years Failure to maintain continuous SR-22 coverage will result in the suspension of your license and will restart the three-year requirement. The three-year SR-22 requirement begins upon reinstatement of your Nevada driver's license. Do not obtain an SR-22 before reinstatement, as it will not count toward the requirement.\n\nSource: \n", "certificate": "SR-22", "clock_start": "upon reinstatement of your Nevada driver's license", "file": "nevada.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "nevada", "jurisdiction": "Nevada", "lapse_consequence": "the suspension of your license and will restart the three-year requirement", "quote_requirement_trigger": "Obtain SR-22 Insurance if your issue relates DUI, revocation, accident, lapse of SR-22, lapse of insurance, call Driver\u2019s License Assessment Team for any questions", "quote_source_citation": "Suspensions/Revocations & Reinstatement", "required_duration": "3 years", "requirement_trigger": "your issue relates DUI, revocation, accident, lapse of SR-22, lapse of insurance", "source_citation": "Suspensions/Revocations & Reinstatement", "source_quote": "Keep It for 3 Years Failure to maintain continuous SR-22 coverage will result in the suspension of your license and will restart the three-year requirement. The three-year SR-22 requirement begins upon reinstatement of your Nevada driver's license. Do not obtain an SR-22 before reinstatement, as it will not count toward the requirement.", "sources": ["https://dmv.nv.gov/dlsuspension.htm"], "stale_after": "2027-08-31", "title": "Nevada \u2014 SR-22 filing duration by US state \u2014 how long you must carry the certificate, quoted from the state DMV", "type": "deadline", "verified": false}
{"asset": "sr22-filing-duration-by-state", "body": "**State:** Texas\n\n**Certificate the state requires:** SR-22\n\n**Required filing duration:** two years\n\n**What starts the clock:** the date of your most recent conviction, or the date that a judgement has been rendered against you\n\n**What triggers the requirement:** Driving While Intoxicated, Drug Offenses, Driving While License Invalid, and multiple convictions for No Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance\n\n> There are several types of convictions requiring the filing of an SR-22, proof of financial responsibility. These examples include, but are not limited to: Driving While Intoxicated, Drug Offenses, Driving While License Invalid, and multiple convictions for No Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance.\n\n**Consequence of a lapse:** your driver license and/or driving privilege would be re-suspended and a new SR-22 and a $100 reinstatement fee would be required to reinstate your driver license\n\n> If you allow the SR-22 coverage to lapse, your driver license and/or driving privilege would be re-suspended and a new SR-22 and a $100 reinstatement fee would be required to reinstate your driver license.\n\n**DMV page or statute:** Section 9: SR-22 (Proof of Financial Responsibility)\n\n> Section 9: SR-22 (Proof of Financial Responsibility)\n\n> You must maintain a valid SR-22 for two years from the date of your most recent conviction, or the date that a judgement has been rendered against you.\n\nSource: \n", "certificate": "SR-22", "clock_start": "the date of your most recent conviction, or the date that a judgement has been rendered against you", "file": "texas.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "texas", "jurisdiction": "Texas", "lapse_consequence": "your driver license and/or driving privilege would be re-suspended and a new SR-22 and a $100 reinstatement fee would be required to reinstate your driver license", "quote_lapse_consequence": "If you allow the SR-22 coverage to lapse, your driver license and/or driving privilege would be re-suspended and a new SR-22 and a $100 reinstatement fee would be required to reinstate your driver license.", "quote_requirement_trigger": "There are several types of convictions requiring the filing of an SR-22, proof of financial responsibility. These examples include, but are not limited to: Driving While Intoxicated, Drug Offenses, Driving While License Invalid, and multiple convictions for No Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance.", "quote_source_citation": "Section 9: SR-22 (Proof of Financial Responsibility)", "required_duration": "two years", "requirement_trigger": "Driving While Intoxicated, Drug Offenses, Driving While License Invalid, and multiple convictions for No Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance", "source_citation": "Section 9: SR-22 (Proof of Financial Responsibility)", "source_quote": "You must maintain a valid SR-22 for two years from the date of your most recent conviction, or the date that a judgement has been rendered against you.", "sources": ["https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/driver-license/faq/section-9-sr-22-proof-financial-responsibility"], "stale_after": "2027-08-31", "title": "Texas \u2014 SR-22 filing duration by US state \u2014 how long you must carry the certificate, quoted from the state DMV", "type": "deadline", "verified": false}
{"asset": "sr22-filing-duration-by-state", "body": "**State:** Virginia\n\n**Certificate the state requires:** SR-22\n\n**Required filing duration:** three years\n\n**What triggers the requirement:** the motor vehicle is subsequently found to be uninsured\n\n> Every person applying for registration of a motor vehicle and declaring it to be an insured vehicle faces stiff penalties if the motor vehicle is subsequently found to be uninsured.\n\n**DMV page or statute:** Financial Responsibility Requirements\n\n> Financial Responsibility Requirements\n\n> These items are suspended until the person: Pays a $600 non-compliance fee Furnishes and maintains proof of financial responsibility (form SR-22) for three years Pays a reinstatement fee, if applicable\n\nSource: \n", "certificate": "SR-22", "file": "virginia.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "virginia", "jurisdiction": "Virginia", "quote_requirement_trigger": "Every person applying for registration of a motor vehicle and declaring it to be an insured vehicle faces stiff penalties if the motor vehicle is subsequently found to be uninsured.", "quote_source_citation": "Financial Responsibility Requirements", "required_duration": "three years", "requirement_trigger": "the motor vehicle is subsequently found to be uninsured", "source_citation": "Financial Responsibility Requirements", "source_quote": "These items are suspended until the person: Pays a $600 non-compliance fee Furnishes and maintains proof of financial responsibility (form SR-22) for three years Pays a reinstatement fee, if applicable", "sources": ["https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/businesses/insurance/frrequire"], "stale_after": "2027-08-31", "title": "Virginia \u2014 SR-22 filing duration by US state \u2014 how long you must carry the certificate, quoted from the state DMV", "type": "deadline", "verified": false}
{"asset": "sr22-filing-duration-by-state", "body": "**State:** Washington\n\n**Certificate the state requires:** SR-22\n\n> SR-22 Insurance written for Washington State by an approved insurance company.\n\n**Required filing duration:** 3 years\n\n**What starts the clock:** the date you're eligible to reinstate your license\n\n**What triggers the requirement:** Been convicted of, or forfeited bail for, certain offenses. Failed to pay judgments. Driven or owned a vehicle involved in an accident.\n\n> Who needs to file proof of financial responsibility? Anyone who has: Been convicted of, or forfeited bail for, certain offenses. Failed to pay judgments. Driven or owned a vehicle involved in an accident.\n\n**DMV page or statute:** Financial responsibility (SR-22)\n\n> Financial responsibility (SR-22) | Washington State Department of Licensing\n\n> How long do I have to provide proof of financial responsibility? In most cases, 3 years from the date you're eligible to reinstate your license.\n\nSource: \n", "certificate": "SR-22", "clock_start": "the date you're eligible to reinstate your license", "file": "washington.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-31", "id": "washington", "jurisdiction": "Washington", "quote_certificate": "SR-22 Insurance written for Washington State by an approved insurance company.", "quote_requirement_trigger": "Who needs to file proof of financial responsibility? Anyone who has: Been convicted of, or forfeited bail for, certain offenses. Failed to pay judgments. Driven or owned a vehicle involved in an accident.", "quote_source_citation": "Financial responsibility (SR-22) | Washington State Department of Licensing", "required_duration": "3 years", "requirement_trigger": "Been convicted of, or forfeited bail for, certain offenses. Failed to pay judgments. Driven or owned a vehicle involved in an accident.", "source_citation": "Financial responsibility (SR-22)", "source_quote": "How long do I have to provide proof of financial responsibility? In most cases, 3 years from the date you're eligible to reinstate your license.", "sources": ["https://dol.wa.gov/driver-licenses-and-permits/suspended-driver-license/types-driver-license-suspensions/financial-responsibility-sr-22"], "stale_after": "2027-08-31", "title": "Washington \u2014 SR-22 filing duration by US state \u2014 how long you must carry the certificate, quoted from the state DMV", "type": "deadline", "verified": false}