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SR-22 Insurance in Washington

An SR-22 is a certificate of financial responsibility your insurer files with Washington on your behalf — usually after a DUI, an uninsured accident or a licence suspension. The filing fee is small. The policy behind it is not: expect roughly $3,304 a year in Washington against $1,748 for the same driver with a clean record.

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Car insurance calculator — Washington

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$146/ month
$1,748 per year · carriers in Washington typically quote $1,241 – $2,413
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What violations cost in Washington

Driving recordEst. annualIncrease
Clean record$1,748—
1 speeding ticket$2,150+23%
1 at-fault accident$2,570+47%
DUI / DWI$3,304+89%

What a violation costs a 35-year-old in Washington. Surcharges normally stay on the policy for three to five years.

Coverage your SR-22 policy must carry

An SR-22 certifies that you hold at least Washington's statutory minimum limits. Anything less and the filing is invalid.

Required coverage in WashingtonMinimum limit
Bodily injury liability, per person$25,000
Bodily injury liability, per accident$50,000
Property damage liability$10,000
Insurance systemAt-fault (tort)

How to get an SR-22 in Washington

Frequently asked questions

▸How much does SR-22 insurance cost in Washington?
The SR-22 filing itself is a one-off administrative fee, normally $15–$50. The real cost is the policy behind it: a Washington driver with a DUI is estimated at $3,304 a year for full coverage against $1,748 with a clean record — an increase of about 89%.
▸What is an SR-22 in Washington?
An SR-22 is not insurance. It is a certificate your insurer files with the Washington motor vehicle authority confirming you carry at least the state minimum liability limits. It exists so the state is notified the moment your policy lapses.
▸Who needs an SR-22 in Washington?
Typically drivers convicted of DUI or DWI, drivers caught without insurance, drivers involved in an at-fault crash while uninsured, drivers with repeated serious violations, and anyone reinstating a suspended licence.
▸How long do I need an SR-22 in Washington?
Three years is the most common requirement, though Washington courts can order longer for repeat offences. The clock restarts if the policy lapses, so continuous cover matters more than the calendar date.
▸Which companies file SR-22s in Washington?
Progressive, The General, Direct Auto and most non-standard carriers file SR-22s routinely. Several standard insurers will decline the risk outright, which is why the quoted price gap after a DUI is so wide — shop specifically for carriers that advertise SR-22 filing.

Also see average car insurance rates in Washington.

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