Contact our SR-22 help line

Have your suspension notice, driver details, vehicle information, and current policy information ready. These details help explain what the California DMV requires and what an insurer may need to review.

Yes, the notice can be reviewed with you in plain language. Questions about a court matter should be directed to the court named on the notice, while filing requirements come from the California DMV.

You can discuss starting an SR-22 filing by phone. An insurer must review your information, issue the certificate if appropriate, and send the filing to the California DMV.

California requires the SR-22 filing period to continue for three years from the date you first file proof to end the suspension. Check your notice and California DMV information for your situation.

No. The California DMV decides license status and reinstatement, while the insurer decides whether it can provide coverage and submit an SR-22 filing. Your notice identifies the agency and requirements involved.

An uninsured ticket may involve an SR-22 requirement, but the California DMV notice controls your situation. Have the notice available so the filing question can be reviewed accurately.

Yes, borrowed-car use can affect how an insurer reviews coverage. Explain who owns the vehicle, how often you drive it, and where the vehicle is usually kept.

Yes. Insurers must offer uninsured motorist coverage in California, and you can waive it in writing. The insurer explains available options and records any election or waiver.