In Idaho, an SR‑22 (Certificate of Financial Responsibility) is required for drivers who have committed serious offenses such as DUI, reckless driving, eluding police, leaving the scene of an accident, manslaughter, using a vehicle to commit a felony, uninsured motorist violations, failure to maintain a required SR‑22, or aggravated DUI in a commercial vehicle. The state mandates that the driver’s insurance company submit the SR‑22 electronically to the Idaho Insurance Verification System, and the driver must keep the SR‑22 on file for three years after the suspension ends.
To reinstate a suspended license, the driver must ensure the SR‑22 is on record, pay the applicable reinstatement fee (e.g., $285 for a DUI, $245 for an administrative license suspension, $60 for a restricted driving permit), and satisfy any additional conditions such as an ignition interlock device when required. Fees can be paid online through the Idaho Transportation Department portal, and the driver’s status can be checked via the department’s free status‑check tool.