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How Much Does an SR-22 Cost? State Fees, Filing Fees and the Policy
The short answer
An SR-22 itself is a form, and in our data for all 50 states and DC only Tennessee charges a state fee for it ($50). What you pay comes in three parts: the state's license reinstatement fee, a filing fee your insurer may charge, and the insurance policy itself. The state fees are public and listed below; the policy price is set by each insurer, and we do not publish insurance prices.
The three costs of an SR-22
| Cost | Who sets it | What we know |
|---|---|---|
| License reinstatement fee | The state | Listed for every state below, with the state source on each state page |
| SR-22 filing fee | Your insurer | Varies by company; Connecticut caps it at $10. Tennessee also charges its own $50 state SR-22 fee |
| The insurance policy | Your insurer | Usually higher than before, because the SR-22 marks a high-risk driver. It depends on your record, state and insurer |
Why the policy usually costs more
The SR-22 itself does not raise your price. The reason you need it does: a DUI, a conviction for driving uninsured, an uninsured crash or an unpaid judgment. Insurers price that record, not the form. The requirement also lasts years (how long in each state), and letting the policy lapse can suspend your license again (what an SR-26 is). If you do not own a car, a non-owner SR-22 policy covers only you as a driver.
State reinstatement fees, all 50 states and DC
The range shown is what the state lists; which fee applies depends on your suspension (for example, a DUI fee is often higher). Confirm the amount on your notice or with the agency before you pay.
| State | State reinstatement fee | Restore steps |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $100 to $275 | Steps |
| Alaska | $100 to $500 | Steps |
| Arizona | $10 to $50 | Steps |
| Arkansas | $100 to $150 | Steps |
| California | $55 to $250 | Steps |
| Colorado | $95 to $120 | Steps |
| Connecticut | $175 | Steps |
| Delaware | $50 to $200 | Steps |
| District of Columbia | $115 | Steps |
| Florida | $15 to $500 | Steps |
| Georgia | $200 to $310 | Steps |
| Hawaii | Not published by the state | Steps |
| Idaho | $25 to $285 | Steps |
| Illinois | $70 to $500 | Steps |
| Indiana | $250 to $1,000 | Steps |
| Iowa | $20 to $200 | Steps |
| Kansas | $100 to $1,500 | Steps |
| Kentucky | $40 | Steps |
| Louisiana | $50 to $525 | Steps |
| Maine | $50 | Steps |
| Maryland | $30 to $150 | Steps |
| Massachusetts | $100 to $1,200 | Steps |
| Michigan | $25 to $125 | Steps |
| Minnesota | $20 to $680 | Steps |
| Mississippi | $100 to $175 | Steps |
| Missouri | $20 to $400 | Steps |
| Montana | $100 to $200 | Steps |
| Nebraska | $50 to $125 | Steps |
| Nevada | $75 to $750 | Steps |
| New Hampshire | $100 | Steps |
| New Jersey | $100 | Steps |
| New Mexico | $25 to $102 | Steps |
| New York | $50 to $750 | Steps |
| North Carolina | $50 to $167.75 | Steps |
| North Dakota | $50 to $100 | Steps |
| Ohio | $40 to $600 | Steps |
| Oklahoma | $300 to $350 | Steps |
| Oregon | $85 | Steps |
| Pennsylvania | $94 to $119 | Steps |
| Rhode Island | $153.50 to $353.50 | Steps |
| South Carolina | $100 to $700 | Steps |
| South Dakota | $75 to $225 | Steps |
| Tennessee | $20 to $165 | Steps |
| Texas | $100 | Steps |
| Utah | $40 to $347 | Steps |
| Vermont | $96 | Steps |
| Virginia | $145 to $220 | Steps |
| Washington | $75 | Steps |
| West Virginia | $50 to $100 | Steps |
| Wisconsin | $60 to $200 | Steps |
| Wyoming | $50 | Steps |
Vermont: the $96 fee does not apply when the only suspension is for missing insurance; see the Vermont page.
FAQ
Does the state charge for the SR-22 form?
Only Tennessee, in our data, charges its own SR-22 fee ($50). Other states charge a license reinstatement fee instead.
How much does an insurer charge to file an SR-22?
It varies by insurer. Connecticut caps the filing fee at $10. Ask each insurer for its filing fee and the full policy price.
Why is SR-22 insurance more expensive?
Because of the violation that triggered it, such as a DUI or driving uninsured. The form itself is not what raises the price.
Do you show SR-22 insurance prices?
No. We publish only fees the state sets. Policy prices depend on the insurer, your record and your state.