By Doug Hartley Whatever the reason for your SR22, we are not here to judge. Many agents and companies don't want to deal with the hassle of printing and mailing an SR22 certificate to the Oregon DMV. Most believe it is the responsibility of every driver to obey the mandatory insurance laws, and if you can't follow that rule, how will you be responsible while driving? We understand that life brings us all sorts of unexpected events, which could lead to the need for an SR22.
By Doug Hartley 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.
By Doug Hartley When a driver is convicted of driving under the influence in Oregon for the first time, the judge usually grants him the chance to go through a diversion program. A diversion program requires the driver to attend special classes that deal with the subject of operating an automobile while under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
Read more: Do I Need SR22 in Oregon if My DUI was Reduced to Diversion?
By Doug Hartley Yes! A driver convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) must file an SR22 as part of the process to regain driving privileges. The driver can purchase an auto insurance policy at the end of any mandatory suspension period and have the agent print off an SR22 certificate. The DMV of Oregon will usually require that the certificate be turned in at the time the driver wishes to pay the fee to reinstate their license. A valid SR22 certificate must usually be kept active and on file with the DMV for at least three years.
By Doug Hartley 2017 UPDATE: Oregon has introduced a new rule requiring that, even after submitting an SR22 to the Oregon DMV, you must carry a copy with you at all times. Twice now in the last two years, I've had customers complain about being cited for not carrying a physical copy of the SR22 on them. That was news to me. I looked it up. Yep. You are required. Rarely does a police officer ask for it, but they might, and if you don't have a copy of your SR22 with you, you might be cited. Just ask. We'll be happy to print an extra copy to keep with you.
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