SR-22 and FR-44 rules by state

SR-22 and FR-44 filing rules after a DUI, state by state: how long you file, minimum liability limits, suspensions, reinstatement fees and ignition interlock. Every fact is linked to the state’s own DMV, DPS or statute page.

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States

State	Form after a DUI	How long	1st DUI license action
California	SR-22	Usually 3 years from the first date you file proof to end the suspension or revocation.	Administrative (APS) suspension after arrest, age 21+, BAC 0.08% or more: 4 months for a first offense. A DUI conviction brings a separate DMV suspension or revocation of 6 months to 5 years.
Florida	FR-44	3 years from the date your driving privilege is reinstated.	Administrative suspension (BAC 0.08+, age 21+): 6 months for a first suspension. First DUI conviction without injury: revocation of 180 days to 1 year.
Georgia	Not published	Not published.	12 months for a first DUI in 5 years (age 21+). You can apply for reinstatement after 120 days if you meet the conditions.
Illinois	SR-22	3 years. Renew at least 45 days ahead; if the SR-22 lapses the insurer files an SR-26 and your license is suspended.	Statutory summary suspension for a failed test, first offense: 6 months. A first DUI conviction: license revoked for at least 1 year (2 years under age 21).
Louisiana	SR-22	3 years from the date of arrest (administrative suspension) and 3 years from the date of conviction (DWI conviction suspension).	Administrative suspension for a first test result of 0.08–0.14 (age 21+): 180 days (730 days at 0.15 or above). DWI first conviction: 365 days (730 days with BAC 0.20+).
Michigan	Not published	Not published.	First offense, BAC below 0.17: up to 180 days suspension. First offense, BAC 0.17 or higher: up to 1 year suspension.
New Jersey	Not published	Not published.	First offense, 0.08 to under 0.15 BAC (or under the influence of alcohol): you lose the right to drive until you install an ignition interlock. 0.15 BAC or higher: 3 months of license forfeiture after the interlock is installed. Drug-related DWI: 7 months to 1 year.
New York	Not published	Not published.	DWI (0.08+ BAC), first offense: license revoked for at least 6 months. Aggravated DWI (0.18+): revoked at least 1 year. DWAI (alcohol): 90-day suspension.
North Carolina	Not published	Not published.	DWI first offense: 1-year revocation.
Ohio	Not published	Not published for OVI. For insurance non-compliance suspensions, the SR-22 or bond is required for 1 year (3 or 5 years for repeat violations).	Administrative License Suspension (failed test): 90 days to 5 years. First OVI conviction: court suspension of 1 to 3 years.
Pennsylvania	Not published	Not published.	Depends on BAC. First offense, general impairment (0.08–0.099%): no suspension. First offense, high BAC (0.10–0.159%) or highest (0.16%+): 12 months.
Texas	SR-22	2 years from the date of the conviction that requires it (or from the date of a judgment). Filing late does not add time to the 2 years.	Administrative License Revocation (ALR) for a failed test: 90 days for a first offense. A DWI conviction can add a court-ordered suspension of up to 2 years.
Virginia	FR-44	3 years from the suspension/revocation end date, and also while you hold restricted driving privileges.	Administrative suspension of 7 days at 0.08+ BAC (first offense). A first DUI conviction revokes your license for 1 year.
Washington	SR-22	In most cases, 3 years from the date you are eligible to reinstate your license.	Administrative suspension after a first test result of 0.08+ BAC (no prior incident in 7 years): 90 days, unless you complete or are enrolled in a pretrial 24/7 sobriety program.

14 states published. Coming next: Arizona, Tennessee, Massachusetts, Indiana, Maryland, Missouri and the rest of the 50 states plus DC.

Guides

What is an SR-22?
What an SR-22 is, who has to file one and how long it lasts, explained from state DMV and DPS pages.SR-22 vs. FR-44
How Florida and Virginia’s FR-44 differs from an SR-22 after a DUI, with limits and filing periods from FLHSMV and Virginia DMV.Non-owner SR-22
If you must file an SR-22 but do not own a car: what Texas DPS and Virginia DMV say about non-owner and operator policies.What happens if your SR-22 coverage lapses?
What state agencies say happens when SR-22 or FR-44 insurance is cancelled or lapses: re-suspension, new filings and fees.