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 […]
Rhode Island
In Rhode Island the state no longer requires an SR‑22 Certificate of Financial Responsibility. Instead, the DMV uses the GU‑1338 (Special Financial Responsibility Insurance Certificate) for particular situations, most notably for minors (anyone under 18) and certain specialty plate registrations. The GU‑1338 must be filed by an insurer authorized in Rhode Island and placed on […]
Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, vehicle owners must maintain liability insurance that meets the state’s financial responsibility minimums. If coverage lapses, registration is typically suspended for three months, unless the lapse is 30 days or less and the owner can prove the vehicle was not driven. PennDOT accepts several forms of proof, including the insurance ID card, a […]
Oregon
In Oregon, an SR‑22 (Certificate of Financial Responsibility) serves as proof that a driver has the required motor‑vehicle liability insurance. The state mandates an SR‑22 for several situations, including being involved in an uninsured crash, owning a vehicle involved in such a crash, convictions for driving uninsured or for DUII, and when applying for a […]
North Dakota
In North Dakota, an SR‑22 (Certificate of Financial Responsibility) is required for drivers who commit serious offenses such as DUI, actual physical control, driving under revocation, long‑term suspensions (91 days or more), crashes without insurance, civil judgments from crashes, manslaughter or negligent homicide involving a vehicle, and felonies involving a vehicle. The SR‑22 can be purchased […]