{"id":778,"date":"2022-06-03T18:52:06","date_gmt":"2022-06-03T18:52:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sr22adviser.com\/guidance-and-tips\/?p=778"},"modified":"2022-06-03T18:52:08","modified_gmt":"2022-06-03T18:52:08","slug":"know-the-cost-from-filing-to-minimums","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sr22adviser.com\/guidance-and-tips\/sr-22-tips\/know-the-cost-from-filing-to-minimums\/","title":{"rendered":"Know the Cost of an SR-22 Mandate: From Filing to Minimums\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
What if a single mistake ended up costing you thousands of dollars?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Traffic accidents can already be expensive enough, especially when there is property damage and medical bills. However, a traffic mishap will continue to cost you plenty of extra money if you need to file <\/span>an SR-22<\/span><\/a> certificate due to a state mandate.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The SR-22 will cause your insurance to increase, but how much will it go up? And what are the other hidden fees when it comes to filing the paperwork? Keep reading to discover the answers!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It generally costs $25 to file your SR-22 with the state, though the cost may be less or more depending on where you live. The only way to file your SR-22 is to do so through an insurance company that will charge you a nominal fee to file.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The cost to file this paperwork is actually the cheapest aspect of the SR-22. That\u2019s because it is a one-time fee, and the costs are relatively low. Most drivers don\u2019t really feel the pain in their wallets until they see how much their insurance has increased.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The SR-22 is simply a form you file with your state that verifies you have met at least the minimum car insurance requirements. There is no such thing as separate \u201c<\/span>SR-22 insurance<\/span><\/a>.\u201d However, some drivers use this term to refer to the higher insurance they pay once the SR-22 is on file.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This term is necessary because many insurance carriers refuse to insure drivers who are legally required to file an SR-22. Such drivers have usually received <\/span>a DUI<\/span><\/a> or DWI conviction. Therefore, some insurance carriers refuse to insure these risky drivers in the first place. Those who do offer insurance will do so at a much higher rate.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nWhat\u2019s the Cost to File an SR 22?<\/h2>\n
What is SR-22 Insurance?<\/h2>\n
How Much Will My Insurance Increase With an SR 22?<\/h2>\n