Georgia SR-22 requirements after a DUI
Georgia requires an SR-22 filing for 3 years after a DUI.
What Georgia says
DDS Rule 375-3-3-.24 requires an SR-22 to be filed and maintained for three years from the date of conviction to reinstate a license suspended for a conviction under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391. Minimum limits: $50,000/$100,000 bodily injury and $50,000 property damage for a first DUI conviction; $100,000/$300,000 and $100,000 for a second or subsequent conviction (rule adopted to align with SB 121, passed April 2025).
“Reinstatement of driver’s licenses suspended for convictions under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391 will require an SR-22 to be filed and maintained for three (3) years from the date of conviction.”
Ignition interlock statute (see the state page): O.C.G.A. § 42-8-111 and § 40-5-64.1, as cited in DDS Rule 375-3-3-.10 (Ga. Comp. R. & Regs.)
At a glance
| Filing required after a DUI | Yes |
|---|---|
| Form | SR-22 |
| Filing period | 3 years |
| License reinstatement fee | $200 by mail / $210 in person (DUI, first offense, age 21 and over) |
| Licensing agency | Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) |
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 Georgia
- Does Georgia require an SR-22 after a DUI conviction?
- Yes. Under Georgia DDS Rule 375-3-3-.24, reinstatement of a license suspended for a conviction under O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391 requires an SR-22 to be filed and maintained for three years from the date of conviction, with minimum limits of $50,000/$100,000 bodily injury and $50,000 property damage for a first conviction and $100,000/$300,000 and $100,000 for a second or subsequent conviction.