Do I Need To Continue My SR22 If I Move To San Francisco
Reader’s Question:
If I am required to have SR22 in Alaska but but I need to move to San Francisco CA, do I still have to keep the SR-22 in California?
Candice
San Francisco CA
Candice, normally if you move from one state to a different state when in the period of time that your previous state mandated you to maintain a SR22 insurance then you will have to continue to keep that SR22 even if you move to a different state.
You may be aware that in Alaska, the minimum liability limits required is 50/100/25. In California the state requires liability limits of 15/30/5 however, you will still have to maintain the Alaska’s minimum limits of 50/100/25 on your California insurance policy and continue your SR-22 insurance with the state of Alaska until the filing period ends.
Basically, the one will require you to continue your SR22 is not your new state, which is California, but the state of Arizona which is your previous state. Some states may permit you to discontinue your SR22 insurance if if you are moving to a different state but generally the states that require an SR-22 for reasons such as DUI, license suspension, driving uninsured, will require that in San Francisco California you get insurance that will still comply with their requirements. You will need to find an insurance company that will file SR22 form for you. You need to find an insurer licensed to do business in the state of Arizona and California.