What is an "SR22 Filing"?

An SR22 Filing is a form issued by an insurance company which removes a suspension order placed by the DMV on your driving priviledge. The filing provides a guarantee to the California Department of Motor Vehicles that an insurance company has issued at least minimum liability coverage for the person making that filing; AND - that the insurance company will notify the DMV should the insurance ever lapse for any reason.

How Can You Help Me Get an SR22?

Our agency represents over 200 insurance companies that actively write SR22 filing insurance. DON'T just get a quote from one company - you'll make a big pricing mistake! Our software will rate you with most major California companies and put them in order of price, so YOU get the best deal! We can issue the SR filing same day upon receipt of signed applications (which can be faxed or downloaded via computer and paid by credit card); and if you need it, we can overnight the filing to you for a small overnight fee. We have written thousands of SR filing accounts ... Let us help you too!

Who Needs One?

People whose license is under suspension by the California Department of Motor vehicles need an SR22 Filing to reinstate their license. This includes, but is not limited to the following suspension reasons: drunk driving violations; more minor moving violations in one year than the law permits; suspensions from unpaid fines or parking violations; uninsured accidents; failure to comply with other DMV laws or regulations.

How do I get an SR22 Filing to reactive my drivers license?

You must purchase minimum liability coverage on the vehicle(s) you own. If you do not own a motor vehicle, you must purchase "non-owners" liability coverage. The price is based on the severity of your driving record (accidents and violations), where you live, and the number of years of driving experience. If you do not know what is on your driving record, purchase it from DMV (usual cost is $5.00 to $10.00 per record). Then you must purchase the proper kind of Automobile, Motorcycle, Commercial Vehicle, or Non-Owners policy. Our goal is to find this coverage at the LOWEST COST TO YOU! That is why we are here.

How long must I maintain an SR22 Filing?

Under normal circumstances the SR22 Filing period is three years. However, with the advent of stricter enforcement of DMV laws, and lobbying against drunk drivers, the terms can be extended.

What process is involved in reinstating my license?

1. First, you need to know what is on your driving record.

2. Secondly, you will need to call the DMV at: 1-916-657-6677 to ask them what other DMV fees are needed to reactivate (usually a $55.00 reinstatement fee, and payment of all other outstanding parking/moving violation fines).

3. With that information, we can help find you the LOWEST PRICE for insurance, so the next step is getting a quotation for the proper coverage (for a general price indication, go to the Main Page and select the type of coverage you need (auto, cycle, non-owners, light commercial truck, etc.)

4. After getting a general price indication, call us at TOLL FREE: 1-877-41-BASIC, or 1-415-665-7400 to get a confirmed quote, or request a price quotation via the internet for FREE. If the price is OK with you, we will fax or mail you the paperwork to start your policy, and upon receipt, issue the SR22 Filing. If you pay via credit card, money order, or cashier's check, we can issue the filing INSTANTLY, which permits you to go to a local DMV office to reinstate your license IMMEDIATELY.

5. That's it! After completing these steps your license will be reinstated!!