SR-22 and car insurance in Irvine, CA
Irvine is a planned city and home to UC Irvine, with the I-5, the I-405 and the 133 toll road running through it. The Costa Mesa and Santa Ana DMV field offices are both close by.
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How SR-22 works in Irvine
An SR-22 isn't a type of insurance. It's a form your insurance company files with the California DMV to prove you carry at least the state minimum coverage. Drivers usually need one after a DUI, a license suspension, or getting caught driving uninsured, and after a DUI California requires it for 3 years.
- Your insurance company files the SR-22 with the DMV for you
- Keep the policy active the whole time. If it lapses, the insurer tells the DMV and your license can be suspended again
- A licensed agent can quote it today and explain your options
California minimum car insurance
California's minimum liability coverage is $30,000 for injury to one person, $60,000 for injuries to more than one person, and $15,000 for property damage. Your SR-22 policy has to meet at least these limits.
No car? Non-owner SR-22 in Irvine
If you don't own a car but need an SR-22 to get your license back, a non-owner policy is often the simplest way to meet the requirement. It covers your liability when you drive a car you don't own. Ask the agent whether it fits your situation.
Learn about non-owner car insurance →Local details for Irvine drivers
- County
- Orange County
- Main freeways
- the I-5, the I-405 and the 133
- Nearby DMV
- Costa Mesa DMV field office
650 W 19th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 - Santa Ana DMV field office
1330 E First Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
- Costa Mesa DMV field office
- Nearby cities
- SR-22 insurance in Costa Mesa, SR-22 insurance in Santa Ana, SR-22 insurance in Orange, SR-22 insurance in Huntington Beach
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Irvine SR-22 questions
Where do I file an SR-22 in Irvine?
You don't file it yourself. Your insurance company files the SR-22 electronically with the California DMV once your policy starts. If you need an in-person DMV visit, the Costa Mesa DMV field office at 650 W 19th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 is nearby.
How long do I need an SR-22 in California?
After a DUI, the California DMV requires you to keep an SR-22 on file for 3 years. Other cases can differ, so check your DMV letter or ask the agent.
Can I get an SR-22 in Irvine if I don't own a car?
Yes. Many drivers file their SR-22 with a non-owner policy, which covers you when you drive a car you don't own. A licensed agent can quote one today.
Do you have Spanish-speaking agents?
Yes. Switch this page to Español at the top, or call and ask for Spanish.
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Sources: California DMV insurance requirements · California DMV DUI first offender guide
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