Oregon SR-22 requirements after a DUI
Oregon requires an SR-22 filing for 3 years after a DUI.
What Oregon says
SR-22. The Oregon DMV SR-22 Information page lists a DUII conviction among the events for which Oregon law requires an SR-22 filing. ORS 806.075(2) requires a person convicted of DUII to maintain future responsibility filings for three years from the date the first filing is required, at the higher coverage limits in ORS 806.075(1) ($50,000/$100,000/$10,000). DMV Form 735-6826 states the SR-22 must be on file 'for three years after the initial filing requirement.'
“Oregon law requires you to file an SR-22 for the following reasons: You were involved in a crash while driving uninsured. You were the owner of a vehicle involved in an uninsured crash. You were convicted of driving uninsured, driving while under the influence of intoxicants (DUII) or certain other”
Ignition interlock statute (see the state page): ORS 813.602
At a glance
| Filing required after a DUI | Yes |
|---|---|
| Form | SR-22 |
| Filing period | 3 years |
| License reinstatement fee | $85 |
| Licensing agency | Oregon Department of Transportation, Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (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 Oregon
- Is an SR-22 required after a DUII in Oregon, and for how long?
- Yes. The Oregon DMV SR-22 Information page lists conviction for driving under the influence of intoxicants among the reasons Oregon law requires an SR-22 filing. ORS 806.075(2) requires a person convicted of DUII to maintain future responsibility filings for a period of three years from the date the first filing is required, at the coverage amounts in ORS 806.075(1).
- What does Oregon DMV charge to reinstate after a DUII suspension?
- The Oregon DMV hardship permit page lists a reinstatement fee of $85 and a non-refundable hardship permit application fee of $75. DMV Form 735-6826 lists the reinstatement fee, an SR-22 on file for three years, an approved IID for one year (first conviction) or two years (second or subsequent), and a DUII treatment completion certificate as base-license reinstatement requirements.