SR-22 and car insurance in Newport Beach, CA
Newport Beach is home to Newport Harbor, one of the largest recreational boat harbors on the West Coast, plus Balboa Island and Fashion Island, with the 73 and Pacific Coast Highway running through the city. The nearest DMV field office is in Costa Mesa, about 4 miles away.
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How SR-22 works in Newport Beach
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 Newport Beach
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 Newport Beach drivers
- County
- Orange County
- Main freeways
- the 73, the 55 and Pacific Coast Highway
- Nearby DMV
- Costa Mesa DMV field office
650 W 19th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
- Costa Mesa DMV field office
- Nearby cities
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Newport Beach SR-22 questions
Where do I file an SR-22 in Newport Beach?
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 Newport Beach 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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