An original, signed SR22 certificate can be mailed to the DMV at the primary address in Salem, Oregon:
DMV Headquarters
1905 Lana Ave NE
Salem, OR 97314
(503) 945-5000
We recommend that you physically take your SR22 certificate to one of the Oregon DMV offices or have us fax or email it to save the trip.
This will ensure you have a record that an SR22 filing has been submitted, and they can review your account to be sure there are no other outstanding holds on your driving privileges. Not knowing that your license is suspended because the DMV failed to receive your certificate is no excuse.
If you visit one of the locations, you can walk out with a receipt in your hand that proves you turned in your SR22 certificate. The receipt will serve as your guarantee and proof in case of an error, and can also help in having charges or other penalties dismissed if you are later charged with driving while suspended. Another way to file your SR22 is to have the insurance company send it in. This method still requires you to follow up by calling (503) 945-5000 for Salem and Statewide or (503) 299-9999 in the Portland, Oregon area. Have your driver's license number at hand and ask if an SR22 filing has been received. If not, don't hesitate to get in touch with your agent or company to have them resend the filing. Expect about a week from the time your insurance company sends the SR22 certificate until it is logged into your DMV record. Most insurance companies mail the SR22 certificate within 24 hours of the date and time you buy an auto insurance policy with SR22.
We can reduce the turnaround time to about one business day if you fax or email it to us. We have a special secret fax number and email address.
