SR22 Form
Reader’s Question:
What situations will require filing of the SR22 form?
Jimmy
Detroit, MI
There are various situations where you will be required to file an SR22 form. The SR22 form is also known as the Certificate of Financial Responsibility (CFR). This SR22 form is filed by the insurance company with the MI Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to confirm that a particular policyholder indeed has a current vehicle liability insurance coverage. In most cases, filing of the SR22 form will be needed if an individual fails to present any proof of financial responsibility following a car accident where he was found to be at fault or after getting pulled over for suspicion of driving while impaired. In situations where an individual’s driving privileges are suspended or revoked, the SR22 form has to be filed by his insurer to facilitate the reinstatement of the driver’s license. The other instance that would require the SR22 form is when an individual chooses to maintain non owner vehicle liability insurance. This is a very popular choice among those who do not own and maintain their own vehicles but frequently drive rented or borrowed ones. This SR22 form will be a certificate of self insurance issued by the DMV and should contain the name of the car owner.