Missouri SR-22 requirements after a DUI
Missouri requires an SR-22 filing for 2 years after a DUI.
What Missouri says
SR-22 form. The Department of Revenue requires filing and maintaining proof of liability insurance (SR-22) for two years from the starting date of the suspension or revocation. The DOR reinstatement page notes SR-22 is not required for a first-time Administrative Alcohol suspension of a driver under age 21.
“File and maintain proof of liability insurance (SR-22 form) for two years from the starting date of your suspension or revocation”
Ignition interlock statute (see the state page): Mo. Rev. Stat. § 302.440
At a glance
| Filing required after a DUI | Yes |
|---|---|
| Form | SR-22 |
| Filing period | 2 years |
| License reinstatement fee | $45 |
| Licensing agency | Missouri Department of Revenue, Driver License Bureau |
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 Missouri
- Does Missouri require an SR-22 after an alcohol-related suspension?
- The Department of Revenue's reinstatement requirements state that a driver must file and maintain proof of liability insurance (SR-22 form) for two years from the starting date of the suspension or revocation. The DOR notes SR-22 is not required for a first-time Administrative Alcohol suspension of a driver under 21.