How long do you need an SR-22 in Massachusetts? This question is about Cheap Car Insurance in Massachusetts

How long do you need an SR-22 in Massachusetts?

This question is about Cheap Car Insurance in Massachusetts

Delaney Simchuk, Car Insurance Writer

@delaney_simchuk • 08/31/23 This answer was first published on 08/31/23. For the most current information about a financial product, you should always check and confirm accuracy with the offering financial institution. Editorial and user-generated content is not provided, reviewed or endorsed by any company.

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You need an SR-22 in Massachusetts for 1-5 years, depending on which state suspended your driving privileges. Drivers in Massachusetts only need an SR-22 if they are convicted of a major moving violation in another state and that state has an SR-22 requirement.

The amount of coverage that you need depends on the state, too. In any case, you will need at least the minimum amount of coverage mandated by Massachusetts law. But if the state that suspended your driving privileges requires more coverage than Massachusetts, you will have to meet that state’s minimum requirements.

When you get SR-22 insurance coverage in Massachusetts, your insurance company files your SR-22 certification with the other state’s DMV. Failing to file an SR-22 will result in you being unable to restore your driving privileges in Massachusetts, since Massachusetts will suspend your license until you can legally drive in the state where you were convicted. Your insurer also notifies the state if you cancel your policy or allow it to lapse prematurely. If there is any lapse in coverage during that time, the clock resets.

If you’re unable to afford your payments, contact your insurance provider before you miss a due date. You can request a different payment plan or get information about subsidized plans that may be more affordable.

Do I need an SR-22?

You need an SR-22 if a judge or your state department of motor vehicles has informed you that you do. An SR-22 form, also called a Certificate of Financial Responsibility, may be required if you are trying to reinstate or maintain your license after being convicted of certain driving violations. These include DUI/DWIs, reckless driving, driving without a license or insurance, or repeat offenses. You can only get an SR-22 form from your car insurance...

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What does SR-22 insurance cover?

SR-22 insurance covers the cost of other people’s injuries and property damage after accidents that you cause, and it does not cover damage to your own vehicle. If the court or state tells you that you need SR-22 insurance certification, your minimum coverage requirements are still the same as for any other resident.

SR-22 is actually the name of the form the court or state requires from drivers convicted of certain violations, such as...

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How much does non-owner SR-22 insurance cost?

Non-owner SR-22 insurance costs at least $15 - $25, due to the fee insurers charge for filing an SR-22 form with the DMV. Non-owner SR-22 insurance also costs roughly 3% more than a standard non-owner car insurance policy, on average, given the high-risk surcharge that insurers apply to the premiums of drivers who need an SR-22.

The exact cost of a non-owner SR-22 policy depends on where the driver lives and how much car insurance they’re...

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