The envelope is usually from the court or the DMV, not from an insurance company. It orders proof of financial responsibility. In most states that proof is an SR22. In Florida and Virginia the same idea can be an FR-44 after a serious DUI — higher liability limits, same “file it or stay suspended” outcome.
The longer version is our DUI SR22 guide. This note is what to do this week.
What to have in front of you
- The letter — state, form name (SR22 or FR-44), and the date they want it on file.
- Your license number and the citation or case number if it is printed.
- Whether you still own a car. If you sold it, you still may owe the filing. See non-owner after you sold the car.
Then call (866) 778-1093 or write from Contact. The five steps on How it works do not change because the reason was alcohol. The quote does — DUI filings cost more than a single lapse.
What the filing does not do
It does not close the court case. It does not replace an ignition interlock or a treatment program. It tells the DMV a carrier is willing to insure you and will report a lapse. If the policy cancels, the insurer tells the state. The clock can start over. That is why reinstatement and the filing are a pair.
Iowa’s proof rules after a suspension are on the Iowa DOT site. Texas publishes an SR-22 FAQ at DPS. Your letter still wins if those pages disagree with the date they printed.
State pages: Iowa, Colorado, or Locations on the home page. How the certificate itself works is in how an SR22 filing works.
