Idaho SR-22 requirements after a DUI
Idaho requires an SR-22 filing for 3 years after a DUI.
What Idaho says
SR-22. ITD states an SR-22 must be maintained for three years beginning at the conclusion of the DUI suspension period; ITD's SR-22 list cites DUI (IC 18-8004) as a conviction requiring an SR-22.
“Convictions requiring an SR-22: • Driving under the Influence(DUI) – IC 18-8004”
Ignition interlock statute (see the state page): Idaho Code § 18-8008
At a glance
| Filing required after a DUI | Yes |
|---|---|
| Form | SR-22 |
| Filing period | 3 years |
| License reinstatement fee | $285 |
| Licensing agency | Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), Division of Motor Vehicles – Driver Services |
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 Idaho
- Does Idaho require an SR-22 after a DUI?
- Yes. The Idaho Transportation Department states that a person found guilty of DUI is required to maintain an SR-22 insurance policy for three years, beginning at the conclusion of the suspension period. Since January 1, 2025, SR-22/26 information is submitted through the State of Idaho Insurance Verification System.