In Hawaii, an SR‑22 (Certificate of Financial Responsibility) is required for drivers who are convicted of serious traffic offenses such as crashes resulting in death, injury, or property damage over $3,000, and for certain court‑ordered violations. The state mandates that the driver “file and maintain proof of financial responsibility for a period of three (3) years from the conviction date” and that evidence of insurance be submitted using Form SR‑22. Failure to meet this requirement results in an automatic suspension of the driver’s license.
To satisfy the requirement, the driver must contact their insurance company, which will file the SR‑22 electronically on the driver’s behalf; the county licensing office does not provide the form. Once the SR‑22 is on file for the required three‑year period and any applicable reinstatement fees are paid, the license can be restored. The official guidance does not list specific reinstatement fee amounts, so drivers should confirm the exact fee and any additional conditions with their county licensing office or insurer.