What is an "SR-22 Filing"?

An SR-22 Filing is a notice issued by an insurance company, which removes a suspension order placed by the Illinois Secretary of State's office on your driving privilege. This filing provides a notice to the Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles that an insurance company has issued at least minimum liability coverage to the person needing the filing.  It also notifies the Illinois Secretary of State should the insurance lapse for any reason.

 Who Needs a SR-22 Filing?

Individuals whose license is under suspension and need an SR-22 Filing to reinstate their license. This includes, but is not limited to the following suspension reasons: drunk driving violations; more minor moving violations in one year than the law permits; suspensions from unpaid fines or parking violations; uninsured accidents; failure to comply with other Motor Vehicle laws or regulations.