Vermont SR-22 requirements after a DUI
Vermont requires an SR-22 filing for 3 years after a DUI.
What Vermont says
SR-22. 23 V.S.A. § 801(a)(1)(B) requires proof of financial responsibility from a person convicted of any violation of § 1201 (DUI) or suspended under § 1205; DMV accepts only an SR-22 certificate filed by the insurance company and states the filing must be maintained for a minimum of three years. § 1213(a)(1)(B) also requires proof of financial responsibility to obtain an ignition interlock RDL.
“(B) Any violation of section 1201 of this title or for any suspension pursuant to section 1205 of this title.”
Ignition interlock statute (see the state page): 23 V.S.A. § 1213
At a glance
| Filing required after a DUI | Yes |
|---|---|
| Form | SR-22 |
| Filing period | 3 years |
| License reinstatement fee | $96 |
| Licensing agency | Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles |
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 Vermont
- Does Vermont require an SR-22 after a DUI?
- Yes. Under 23 V.S.A. § 801(a)(1)(B), proof of financial responsibility is required from a person convicted of a § 1201 violation or suspended under § 1205. Vermont DMV states it accepts only an SR-22 certificate issued by the insurance company and that the filing must be maintained on file for a minimum of three years.
Sources
- 23 V.S.A. § 1209a – Conditions of reinstatement
- 23 V.S.A. § 675 – Fee prior to termination or reinstatement of suspension
- 23 V.S.A. § 801 – Proof of financial responsibility required
- Vermont DMV – Insurance (Financial Responsibility / SR-22 filing)
- Vermont DMV – Why is Financial Responsibility Insurance required for an alcohol offense?