Wisconsin SR-22 requirements after a DUI
Wisconsin requires an SR-22 filing for 3 years after a DUI.
What Wisconsin says
SR-22 (not FR-44). WisDOT states an SR22 certificate is required to reinstate a driver license after operating privileges are revoked and to obtain an occupational license, and must be filed for three years from the date the person is eligible to reinstate. WisDOT notes SR22 is NOT required after revocation if the only reason for revocation is a 1st offense OWI (or non-compliance with a driver safety plan). Statutory reference given by WisDOT: Wis. Stat. § 344.01(2)(d).
“When is proof of insurance (SR22) necessary To obtain an occupational license if your license is suspended or revoked. To reinstate a driver license after operating privileges are revoked.*”
Ignition interlock statute (see the state page): Wis. Stat. § 343.301
At a glance
| Filing required after a DUI | Yes |
|---|---|
| Form | SR-22 |
| Filing period | 3 years |
| License reinstatement fee | $200 |
| Licensing agency | Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Division of Motor Vehicles (WisDOT 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 Wisconsin
- Does Wisconsin require SR-22 insurance after an OWI?
- WisDOT states an SR22 certificate is required to reinstate a driver license after a revocation and to obtain an occupational license, and must be maintained for three years from the date the person is eligible to reinstate. WisDOT also states SR22 is not required after revocation if the only reason for revocation is a first-offense OWI.