In South Carolina, an SR‑22 (Certificate of Financial Responsibility) is required as proof of liability insurance when a driver’s privilege is suspended for certain serious offenses or when an out‑of‑state resident seeks to obtain a South Carolina driver’s license within three years of a prior suspension ending date. The DL‑222 form states that out‑of‑state residents may request a waiver for the SR‑22 filing requirement, but they must meet the requirement if they become residents, apply for a license or permit, and are within the three‑year window after the suspension ends.
The filing of an SR‑22 is handled by insurers through the South Carolina DMV’s Automobile Liability Insurance Reporting (ALIR) system, as described on the Insurance Companies page. Insurers submit the certificate electronically on the driver’s behalf. To reinstate a suspended license, drivers must satisfy all prior suspension conditions, provide proof of the SR‑22 if required, pay any reinstatement fees (e.g., $100 for a provisional license), enroll in the Alcohol and Drug Safety Action Program (ADSAP) for DUI‑related suspensions, and, for violations on or after May 19 2024, install an Ignition Interlock Device (IID).