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Which States Do Not Use SR-22?
The short answer
Rhode Island's DMV says it no longer requires SR-22s, and Kentucky repealed its proof-of-future-responsibility laws. In seven more states, including New Mexico and New York, the state agency lists proof of insurance and no SR-22 requirement, though no page says outright that an SR-22 is never used. Several other states use the same kind of insurer-filed proof under another name. Arizona and Oregon use the SR-22 name. Your suspension notice and the state agency decide what applies to you.
States that say they do not require SR-22
- Kentucky: Kentucky repealed its proof-of-future-responsibility laws in 1976 and 1978. Kentucky source
- Rhode Island: The DMV states that Rhode Island no longer requires SR-22s; state law still requires proof of insurance for 1 to 3 years after some suspensions. Rhode Island source
No SR-22 listed by the state agency
These agencies list proof of insurance for reinstatement and no SR-22 requirement. Confirm your own case with the agency.
- Maryland: Insurers report coverage electronically and file an FR-19 certification when the MVA finds a lapse. Maryland source
- Massachusetts: The agency's reinstatement pages ask for proof of insurance and list no SR-22. Massachusetts source
- New Jersey: The agency's reinstatement pages ask for proof of insurance and list no SR-22. New Jersey source
- New Mexico: The MVD's reinstatement requirements never mention SR-22; only proof of insurance is required. New Mexico source
- New York: The DMV's insurance pages describe no SR-22 program; insurers report coverage electronically. New York source
- Pennsylvania: The agency's reinstatement pages ask for proof of insurance and list no SR-22. Pennsylvania source
- West Virginia: The agency's reinstatement pages ask for proof of insurance and list no SR-22. West Virginia source
Same rule under another name
- Alabama: An insurer-filed certificate of insurance with ALEA (Code of Ala. 32-7-20); state pages do not use the name SR-22. Alabama source
- Delaware: An insurer-filed certificate of future responsibility, mainly after unpaid judgments (21 Del. C. 2947); DMV pages do not mention SR-22. Delaware source
- Michigan: A certificate of insurance your insurer files with the Secretary of State (MCL 257.518). Michigan source
- Minnesota: Insurance Certification form PS35016, signed by the insurer. Minnesota source
- North Carolina: Form DL-123, a certificate of insurance from your insurer. North Carolina source
- Oklahoma: Statutory proof of financial responsibility (47 O.S. ch. 7); no current state form named SR-22 found. Oklahoma source
If another state ordered your SR-22, that requirement stays in force in that state even if you move. How SR-22 works · All states in one table
FAQ
What states do not require SR-22?
Rhode Island's DMV says it no longer requires SR-22s, and Kentucky repealed its proof-of-future-responsibility laws. Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania and West Virginia list proof of insurance and no SR-22 on their agency pages.
If I move to a state without SR-22, does my requirement end?
No. The state that ordered the SR-22 keeps the requirement. Ask your insurer whether it can file an out-of-state SR-22.