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Frequently Asked Questions
Insurance Requirements

 
  • How long am I required to have an SR-22 insurance certificate?

    • 3 years from the date of conviction/crash or from the date imposed by a hearings examiner.
    • If convicted of a Driving While Intoxicated Second Offense, 5 years from the date of conviction.
    • If convicted of a major offense in the time frame required to carry an SR-22 insurance certificate, the requirement will be extended for 3 years from the date of the major conviction.
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  • Can my insurance company fax my SR-22 insurance certificate to you?
    No.
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  • I am an out of state resident and required to file an SR-22 insurance certificate in NH. Can this requirement be waived?
    No, if you do not file the SR-22 certificate, your privilege to drive in NH will be suspended and your home state will be notified of the suspension.
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  • I do not own a vehicle. How can I obtain an SR-22 insurance certificate?
    You will be required to file an operator’s policy, which insures your driver license or your privilege to drive.
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  • How can I be relieved of my SR-22 insurance certificate requirement?
    Submit a written request including your name, address, and date of birth to:

    DOS DMV
    FR
    23 Hazen Drive
    Concord NH 03305
    (603) 271-3105
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