District of Columbia SR-22 requirements after a DUI
District of Columbia requires an SR-22 filing for 3 years after a DUI.
What District of Columbia says
DC DMV lists 'Obtain and maintain SR-22 Insurance' as an IID Program enrollment requirement; the policy must be maintained for three years from the date of conviction.
“Obtain and maintain SR-22 Insurance SR-22 Insurance can be purchased from any insurance provider.”
Ignition interlock statute (see the state page): D.C. Code § 50-2201.05a
At a glance
| Filing required after a DUI | Yes |
|---|---|
| Form | SR-22 |
| Filing period | 3 years |
| License reinstatement fee | $115 |
| Licensing agency | District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles (DC DMV) |
How an SR-22 filing works
An SR-22 is a certificate of financial responsibility. The driver does not file it; the insurer does, electronically, with the state licensing agency, confirming that a policy meeting the state's minimum liability limits is in force. Most insurers charge a one-time filing fee, and a driver who needs one may find that fewer carriers offer it or that premiums are higher.
The filing must stay on file for the period the state sets. If the policy is cancelled or lapses during that period, the insurer notifies the state (an SR-26), and the license is typically suspended again until a new filing is made — which can restart the period.
The period usually starts at reinstatement, not at the arrest or conviction, though states differ; where the state specifies the start date, the note on this page says so.
Questions about SR-22 in District of Columbia
- Does DC require an SR-22 to enroll in the IID program?
- Yes. The DC DMV IID Program Enrollment Requirements page lists 'Obtain and maintain SR-22 Insurance,' which can be purchased from any insurance provider and must be maintained for three years from the date of conviction.