When Can I Cancel My SR22 Insurance Coverage With The DMV?
Reader’s Question:
I was able to maintain an sr-22 for three years, will I be notified by the DMV that Im no longer required to carry it or do I still have to file something to have it removed?
Karlin
Good Question Karlin.
You would still have to contact the Department of Motor Vehicles whether or not they will notify you regarding the removal of the sr-22 because each state has different laws and guidelines on processing this.
In some states, The Department of Motor Vehicles notifies an individual if the period to carry the sr-22 is up already while other states dont. You are likely have been told of how long you will need to carry the sr-22 after the suspension or after showing the proof of financial responsibility in the form of sr-22. So the Department of Motor Vehicle may no longer inform you if the period is over to carry the certificate.
I would suggest that you contact the DMV to get information of the time limit and how to go about removing it if the period to carry it is over. You can also speak to an insurance agent on how to remove. You may be ask by your insurance company to provide certification or any documentation from the DMV that you are no longer required to carry the sr-22.
Once the sr-22 has been canceled, your insurance company will send the information to the Department of Motor Vehicles that the policy has been canceled or terminated, in the form of sr-26.
Goodluck!
MariCAR